12th Annual Buckeye Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

The 12^th Annual City of Buckeye Marathon will be here before you know it! Be part of the excitement with participation growing each year. Find out more about sponsorship opportunities here, or contact Raina Schlick, rschlick@buckeyeaz.gov, 623-349-6366 for more information and to create a custom sponsorship package.

Vendor applications are open! Complete a vendor application here, or for more information, reach out to events@buckeyeaz.gov.

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Create a Race Team for the Buckeye Marathon!

Creating a team is easy! During registration you will be asked if you wish to join or create a team. Just follow the instructions and you will be on your way!

Prizes will be given out in the following categories:

• Most Supportive - The team that raises the most donations for the Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund. Instructional email will be sent out upon registering to setup your team fundraising page.
• Largest - Build your team, the bigger the better!

All team entries have a chance to win discounted registrations for 2027 and winners will be announced after the race.

Any questions on team registration please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Buckeye Marathon 'Race to the Runway' Virtual Race. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like and you have the option to select your preferred distance during registration. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event shirt. All you have to do is register above and we will mail you your gear after the event! Please note your packet will be mailed after the completion of the event on January 10, 2026. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

Custom Event Medal for all participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1M events.

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1M events. Option to upgrade to a long sleeve shirt or hoodie or select 'No Shirt' and receive $5 off your registration.

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 -79, 80 & 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.

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those who register for the in person event and choose not to attend.

Race Day Check In will be available beginning at 7:00am for the Marathon start in Sun City Festival and 8:00am at Buckeye Municipal Airport for the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile participants.

We accept cash, and credit cards on race day (checks are no longer accepted)

• Race day pricing will be:
  • Marathon - $120
  • Half Marathon - $90
  • 10K - $65
  • 5K - $50
  • 1 Mile Fun Run - $30

Marathon Parking and Shuttles

• We ask that Marathon participants utilize shuttles from the Fairfield Inn & TownePlace Suites, Home2Suites and the Buckeye Municipal Airport.
• 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.

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

The marathon course will be a closure time of 6 hours and the half marathon course will have a closure time of 5 hours.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT. If you are unable to attend this event please email info@startlineracing.com to switch to virtual or transfer your registration to a friend. DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 1/8 BY 5PM.

Packet Pick-up is available on Friday, January 9th from 3-7pm at TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Buckeye (map)

• TownePlace Suites by Marriott is located at 1550 N Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85396

Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be available beginning at 7:00am for the Marathon start in Sun City Festival and 8:00am at Buckeye Municipal Airport for the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile participants.