The Buckeye Marathon

The Buckeye Marathon

Buckeye, AZ
Jan 11, 2025
Marathon
The Buckeye Marathon

Sub-events Details

Marathon

Marathon
Jan 11, 2025 (Sat)
8:00 AM
Run/Walk
in person
BQ
USATF

Event details

11th Annual Buckeye Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for one of Arizona’s fastest races — the Buckeye Marathon, known for its downhill and speedy course that's perfect for chasing a personal best or qualifying for Boston!

Marathoners will descend over 530 feet in elevation from start to finish. The course begins in the Sun City Festival community, winds around the scenic White Tank Mountains, and finishes on the runway at Buckeye Municipal Airport.

Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run participants will start and finish at the airport. Each out-and-back course offers beautiful views of the White Tank Mountains.

Event Highlights:

  • USATF Certified Courses

  • Boston and National Qualifier

  • All events are chip timed

  • 6-hour marathon course time limit (13:45/mile pace)

  • Proceeds benefit the City of Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund, supporting access to recreational activities for local kids