The Marathon Project
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The Marathon Project
The Marathon Project takes place on December 12, 2026, at a venue on 5700 W North Loop Rd in Chandler, Arizona. The event weekend includes multiple running events that are organized as separate races with specific entry conditions and field sizes.
Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles (marathon)
- 5 km
The Gold Wave Marathon is limited to 400 total participants. Entry is restricted to athletes who have met published performances: marathon under 3:30:00, half marathon under 1:42:00, 10k under 46:00, or 5k under 22:00. Registration opens 12/31/2025 at 09:00 and closes 2/1/2026 at 01:59. The registration fee for this wave is $350.00.
The Pro Marathon field is composed of 100 men and 100 women selected by the organizers. Eligible athletes have achieved marathon times under 2:20:00 (men) and 2:42:00 (women) since January 1, 2022, or equivalent performances at shorter distances: half marathon, 10,000m/10k, or 5,000m/5k as listed. Registration for the professional race opens 12/31/2025 at 09:00 and closes 2/1/2026 at 01:59. The registration fee is $175.00.
The TMP 5k is open to runners of all ages and abilities with no entry standards or field size limits. Registration opens 12/31/2025 at 02:00 and closes 5/1/2026 at 02:59. The registration fee is $30.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
