Phoenix Wicked Half Marathon
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Phoenix Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Kids Sprint
The event on October 18, 2026 takes place at Rio Vista Park in Peoria, AZ and uses the New River Trail System. Courses are on open-use asphalt and concrete trails; the trail system remains open to the public during the event. The organizer provides chip timing with real-time results and race photos.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K Run/Walk
- 5K Run/Walk
- Spooky Kids Sprint (half mile, untimed)
- Virtual Run
Course support includes multiple water stations, restrooms on course, and GU gel stations at specified mile markers for the half marathon. The half marathon has a four hour cut-off and the overall event is limited to 750 participants. The Spooky Kids Sprint is limited to 100 children; costumes are encouraged for that race. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K (race day participants only). All in-person participants receive a custom finisher medal and a dri-fit tech shirt; virtual participants receive the same items by mail to US addresses following the event.
Packet pick-up is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix and on race day at Rio Vista Park. The event operates rain or shine; there are no refunds or transfers for weather-related issues. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
