Marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k races, 1 mile fun run in desert surrounding with views of the White Tank Mountains and finish on the airport runway
The marker on the map indicates the city in which the race takes place and does not display the exact start or finish location.
marathon 2020 — 161,
half marathon 2020 — 231
$80—110 marathon,
$50—80 half marathon
The Buckeye Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Buckeye, state of Arizona, USA. The official name of the event is Buckeye Marathon. About 800 athletes take part in marathon race and other competitions (167 runners completed marathon and 231 finished half marathon in 2020).
The Buckeye Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
In 2021 the Buckeye Marathon was cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Virtual races were held instead.
More about Buckeye, AZ and its attractions you may find here.
Buckeye Marathon 2020
Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Buckeye Marathon)
The marathon race of 26.2mi/42.195km starts at 8:00 8 January 2022 (Saturday) from Sun City Festival Baseball Field (N Desert Oasis Blvd, Buckeye, AZ 85396).
Half Marathon race, 13.1mi/21.097km (Buckeye Half Marathon)
The half marathon race of 13.1mi/21.097km starts at 9:00 8 January 2022 (Saturday) from the runway of Buckeye Municipal Airport (3000 S Palo Verde Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326).
6.2mi/10km Race (10K)
The 10km race starts at 9:15 8 January 2022 (Saturday) from the runway of Buckeye Municipal Airport (3000 S Palo Verde Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326).
Entry fee: $40—65.
Course of the 10km race, Buckeye Marathon 2022
A point-to-point course of the Buckeye Marathon 2022 tracks through the community of Sun City Festival, runs south along a desert stretch of highway near White Tank Mountain Regional Park and Skyline Regional Park and finishes at the airfield by large airplane hangars.
Course of the Buckeye Marathon 2022
The route is mostly downhill, marathoners drop over 530 feet/162 m in elevation from the start to finish.
Elevation profile of the Buckeye Marathon 2022 course
An out-and-back course of the Buckeye Half Marathon 2022 with views of the White Tank Mountains coincides with part of the marathon route.
Course of the Buckeye Half Marathon 2022
Elevation profile of the Buckeye Half Marathon 2022 course
The start of the Buckeye Marathon 2022 is on Sun City Festival Baseball Field (N Desert Oasis Blvd, Buckeye, AZ 85396).
The start of the Buckeye Half Marathon 2022 and finish for all the races is located at the runway of Buckeye Municipal Airport (3000 S Palo Verde Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326).
You may find the official course maps of the Buckeye Marathon 2022 here.
The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours, for the half marathon — 5 hours.
The pace makers of the Buckeye Marathon and Half Marathon 2022 provide the necessary pace in order to finish within a certain time. Goal times for marathon are following: 3:40, 3:55, 4:10, 4:25, 4:40, 5:00 and 5:30 hours. These are half marathon target times: 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00 hours.
Water and nutrition stations are located approximately every 1-2 mile of the route, and at the finish. The stations provide runners with drinking water, Gatorade sports drink, GU Energy gel. Pre- and Post-Race treat includes granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade sports drink, etc.
Free shuttles run every 30 minutes from 12:00 to 15:00 8 January 2022 (Saturday) and bring the runners to the parking near the marathon start line from the finish area at Buckeye Municipal Airport.
The route of the Buckeye Marathon 2022 is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USA Track & Field (USATF).
You may sign up for races of the Buckeye Marathon 2022 online.
The online registration is open till 7 January 2022 or till the slots last.
If slots are available you may sign up for the races 8 January 2022 (Saturday) in the race morning at the Start Lines of both Marathon and Half Marathon.
The entry fee for the Buckeye Marathon 2022 varies depending on the date of purchase:
from 26 April to 2 November 2021 — $80,
from 2 November to 7 December 2021 — $95,
8—24 December 2021 — $100,
from 25 December 2021 to 7 January 2022 — $105,
8 January 2022 in the race morning — $110.
The entry fee for the Buckeye Marathon 2022 varies depending on the date of purchase:
from 26 April to 2 November 2021 — $50,
from 2 November to 7 December 2021 — $65,
8—24 December 2021 — $70,
from 25 December 2021 to 7 January 2022 — $75,
8 January 2022 in the race morning — $80.
Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:
- Bib number with time measuring chip
- Goody bag
- Event T-shirt
- Food and beverages stations, toilets along the course and after the race
- Pace maker service
- Finisher medal
- Shuttles from finish to marathon start
- Online race results
- Digital race diploma with indicated finish time
- Medical aid if necessary
Buckeye Marathon 2022 finisher medal
Buckeye Marathon 2022 event T-shirt
You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number:
7 January 2022 (Friday) from 15:00 till 19:00 at the Holiday Inn Express Phoenix West – Buckeye (445 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326),
8 January 2022 (Saturday) on race day from 7:00 at both Start Line areas of Marathon and Half Marathon.
No health certificate is required to enter any race of the Buckeye Marathon 2022.
Men (marathon)
1. Drew Galahan 02:45:48
2. Alex Patkin 02:46:36
3. John Murphy 02:48:19
Women (marathon)
1. Gwendolyn Sudak 03:09:47
2. Adeline Plesiu 03:23:31
3. Kari Sandoval 03:27:54
* Source: buckeyemarathon.itsyourrace.com
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Organizer’s address:
Tel. +1 480-912-7878
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Date: 9 January 2021 (race cancelled)
Temperature: 1°C – 22°C (34°F – 72°F)
Wind: 6 km/h (4 mph)
Date: 4 January 2020
Temperature: 3°C – 20°C (37°F – 67°F)
Wind: 6 km/h (4 mph)
Date: 8 December 2018
Temperature: 7°C – 19°C (45°F – 66°F)
Wind: 2 km/h (1 mph)
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M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km
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