Phoenix 10K & Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Phoenix 10K & Half Marathon is Arizona's original road race, tracing its roots back to 1976 when Dr. Art Mollen founded it on the canal banks of central Phoenix; Jesse Owens even appeared at the very first press conference. Now entering its 51st year, the November 8, 2026 edition offers four distances — Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and the Mollen Mile for Kids (ages 3-12) — after the event's full marathon distance was retired following the 2025 race. All courses start and finish near Biltmore Fashion Park at 24th Street and Camelback Road, sending runners on a USATF-certified loop through some of central Phoenix's most scenic neighborhoods, with the Half Marathon starting at 6:30 AM, the 10K at 7:15 AM, the 5K at 8:30 AM, and the Mollen Mile at 9:00 AM. All courses close at 12:30 PM. Over its five decades the race has carried several presenting sponsors, from HonorHealth Foundation to its current backer, Life Time Events, while continuing to benefit the Mollen Foundation's community health mission. Every registration includes a finisher medal, an official tech tee, post-race food and drink, and live athlete tracking, drawing a loyal mix of competitive runners and families to one of the Valley's longest-running fitness traditions.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Biltmore Fashion Park
start/finish area at 24th Street and Camelback Road, Phoenix's landmark open-air shopping district
Arizona Biltmore resort district
the course threads past this historic 1929 resort along Camelback corridor
Paradise Valley border
2024's rerouted course extends into this scenic, mountain-view neighborhood
Central Phoenix canal banks
nods to the race's original 1976 canal-bank course
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- No strict minimum age published for the 10K, Half Marathon, or 5K; age-group brackets in results start at '11 & under'.
- The Mollen Mile for Kids is limited to ages 3-12 and must be registered by a parent or guardian.
- All participants must complete the online waiver/release during registration.
- Strollers are permitted but must line up at the back of the field; dogs are not allowed on course.
Required Documents
- Photo ID for packet pickup
- QR code from the Life Time App if picking up a packet for someone else
- Signed waiver/release (completed during online registration)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Let's Do This
- Early in-person packet pickup at Sole Sports and Runner's Den
- Race-day registration and packet pickup from 5:30 AM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds or transfers for standard registrations
Deferral to the 2027 race available through Nov 1, 2026 by paying a new registration at 50% of the original entry fee
Active-duty/deployed military and pregnant/postpartum participants may qualify for refunds or free deferrals with documentation
No refunds on add-on merchandise or donations
Strollers are permitted but must line up at the back of the field; dogs are not allowed on course.
The event discontinued its full marathon distance after the 2025 race, now offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and the Mollen Mile for Kids.
All courses are USATF-certified and close at 12:30 PM.
Race benefits the Mollen Foundation's community health and fitness mission, founded alongside the race by Dr. Art Mollen in 1976.
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