Boston Qualifier!
Join us for the 6th Annual Buckeye Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, and Obstacle Course.
Known for its downhill and fast course
(marathoners will drop over 530 feet in elevation from the start to finish),
the marathon route starts in the community of Sun City Festival before
making its way around the beautiful White Tank Mountains and ending at the
runway of the Buckeye Municipal Airport.
Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K runners will start and finish at the airport, with views of the
White Tank Mountains on the outgoing section of the out-and-back courses.
The 6th Annual Buckeye Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Obstacle Course will take place on January 4, 2020.
All distances will end at the Buckeye Municipal Airport. The Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Obstacle Course will also begin at the airport,
with the Marathon course starting at Sun City Festival Baseball Complex in the Sun City Festival community
(Marathoners:please park at the Baseball Complex at Sun City Festival - transportation will be provided from the finish line to the start line for marathon participants after the race).
This event will be run on a USATF Certified Course and serves as a Boston/National Qualifier.
All events will be chip timed. The marathon course will be a closure time of 6 hours, requiring a minimum pace time of 13:45/mile.
Proceeds will benefit the City of Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund, giving kids the opportunity to participate in recreational activities throughout the city.
Registration fees
Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$80.00Feb 21 – Oct 28
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$95.00Oct 29 – Dec 2
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$100.00Dec 3 – Dec 15
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$105.00Dec 16 – Jan 3
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$50.00Feb 21 – Oct 28
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$65.00Oct 29 – Dec 2
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$70.00Dec 3 – Dec 15
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$75.00Dec 16 – Jan 3
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Feb 21 – Oct 28
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$50.00Oct 29 – Dec 2
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$55.00Dec 3 – Dec 15
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$60.00Dec 16 – Jan 3
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5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00Feb 21 – Oct 28
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$35.00Oct 29 – Dec 2
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$40.00Dec 3 – Dec 15
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$45.00Dec 16 – Jan 3
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Obstacle Course/Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Presented by CrossFIT Fury
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$5.00Feb 21 – Dec 15
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$10.00Dec 16 – Jan 3
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Thank You to our Sponsors!
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Sponsor and Vendor Opportunities
The 6th Annual City of Buckeye Marathon will be here before you know it!! If you have not already committed to something else, we would love to provide you the opportunity to be a sponsor or vendor at the event.
Interested? Please email Jessica Thompson at jthompson@buckeyeaz.gov
For our current vendor application please visit us here.
Mail-in Registration Form
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
What You Get!
Custom Event Medal for all participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K events.
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K events. Obstacle Course participants will receive a superhero cape.
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances only. Our age groups are the following:
8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
Entry Into Post Race Festival.
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Race Day Information
- Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7:00am.
- We accept cash, check, and credit cards on race day
- Race day pricing will be: Marathon $110, Half Marathon $80, 10K $65, 5K $50, Obstacle Course $10
Marathon Parking and Shuttles
- We ask that all marathon participants park at the starting line location (Sun City Festival Baseball Field - map).
- Shuttles will be available from the finish line area to return you to your vehicle.
- Shuttles will run every 30 minutes starting at Noon with the final shuttle leaving the finish area at 3:00pm.
- Shuttles will run every 30 minutes starting at Noon with the final shuttle leaving the finish area at 3:00pm.
Event Lockers
Event Lockers will be available at the marathon start line area. They will have 350 lockers available at low rates for this event. They will bring the lockers to the finish line for you. View flyer here. Prices are as follows:
Small lockers are 6” x 9” x 9” and cost $7 for the entire event
Medium lockers are 6” x 9“ x 13” and cost $10 for the entire event
Large lockers are 12” x 12” x 15” and cost $13 for the entire event
On Race Day there will be alternate directions to the Buckeye Municipal Airport due to road closures for the race route. Please use the following direction to the event area at the airport:As these races will start and end at the Airport, no bag check will be available.
- From I-10, take AZ 85 Exit 112 to Yuma/Gila Bend (heading south)
- Turn Right onto W. Southern Avenue from AZ 85 (heading west)
- Turn Right onto S. Palo Verde Road from W. Southern Avenue (heading north)
- Turn Left into the Buckeye Municipal Airport - 3000 S. Palo Verde Road.
Strollers are welcome
No pets allowed on this course
Pacers will be provided for the marathon and half marathon courses courtesy of Marathon Maniacs. Pace times are as follows:
Marathon: 3:40, 3:55, 4:10, 4:25, 4:40, 5:00 and 5:30 Half Marathon: 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00.
- The marathon course will be a closure time of 6 hours and the half marathon course will have a closure time of 5 hours.
Host Hotel
Discounted rate of $129 per night is available via the link below.
Discount is for the nights of January 3rd and 4th only.
Discount is shown once you enter the dates on the link below.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Phoenix West - Buckeye
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Packet Pick-up is available on Friday, January 3rd from 3-8pm at the Holiday Inn Express Phoenix West - Buckeye (map)
The Holiday Inn is located at 445 S Watson Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326
- Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be available beginning at 7:00am at both Start Line areas.
Volunteer Information
Become a Buckeye Marathon Volunteer
The City of Buckeye is seeking volunteers to help with the 6th Annual Buckeye Marathon. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas, which include manning water stations and distributing medals.
This is a great way to get involved with the community and cheer on runners from all over. Other benefits of volunteering include meeting new people, receiving volunteer credit hours, and being compensated with a commemorative shirt and lunch.
Volunteer opportunities are open for groups or individuals. All ages welcome. Shifts start between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Adam Melle at (623) 349-6350 or amelle@buckeyeaz.gov.
Course Maps
Full Marathon
Obstacle Course Information
Join us at the Buckeye Marathon for an Obstacle course sponsored by CrossFIT Fury. This one-mile family-friendly course will test your agility and strength as you weave through the tire field, crawl through storm pipes, and weave through the spider web obstacle. Multiple obstacles will be onsite to accommodate varying abilities. All participants will receive a superhero cape.
The obstacle course will be open from 9:00am to 12:00pm for you and your family to run!!
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Additional Course Information
- Water and Gatorade will be located approximately every two miles of the marathon course through Mile 20 and at every mile there after; for the half marathon and 5K courses, water stations will be available at every mile.
- GU Energy Gels will be available during the marathon at miles 8, 16, and 22. For the half marathon gels will be available at mile 8.5.
- Restrooms will be located approximately every two miles along the course.
Event schedule
- Fri, January 3, 2020 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Holiday Inn Express from 3-8pm
- Sat, January 4, 2020 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
- Sat, January 4, 2020 8:00 AM - Marathon Begins (at Sun City Festival Baseball Fields)
- Sat, January 4, 2020 9:00 AM - Half Marathon Begins
- Sat, January 4, 2020 9:15 AM - 10K Begins
- Sat, January 4, 2020 9:30 AM - 5K Begins
- Sat, January 4, 2020 10:45 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
Contact information
- Event contact
- StartLine Racing
- info@startlineracing.com
- Phone
- +1 480-912-7878
- Website
- Visit website
