Chandler #AZ48 Half Marathon 10K & 5K

The #AZ48 Half Marathon, 10K & 5K takes place in Downtown Chandler on a fast and flat USATF-certified course. All distances start and finish at the Chandler Stage Plaza and run through the streets of downtown Chandler.

Race Weekend Schedule

Wednesday, Oct 21

  • Last day for transfers: all registrations are final, no exceptions

Saturday, Oct 24 – Expo & Packet Pickup

  • Location: Hilton Garden Inn Chandler – Ballroom – 150 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225
  • 10:00am – 3:00pm: Packet Pickup
    • Remember, there will be no race day packet pickup without a reservation. A limited number of Sunday pick up reservations are available. If you cannot get your packet on Saturday, please complete this form for Sunday Packet Pickup

Sunday, Oct 25 – Race Day

  • Start/Finish Location:  Downtown Chandler Stage, 178 E Commonwealth Ave, Chandler AZ 85225
  • 5:30am – 6:15am: Reserved packet pickup at the timing tent
  • 6:30am: Half Marathon & 10K Start (wave start by pace)
  • 6:45am: 5K Start (wave start by pace)
  • 10:15am: Half marathon course closes
    • Note: 17 minute pace requirement for the Half Marathon. If you fall behind this pace you will be asked to exit the course by staff or Chandler PD.
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Finisher Medals

The 2026 AZ48 Half Marathon finisher medal celebrates the beauty of Arizona with a bold and detailed design. The medal features the shape of the state of Arizona framed in thick copper, topped with a raised copper star and bold AZ48 Half Marathon lettering.

Inside the frame is a vibrant full-color 3D printed desert scene, showcasing towering saguaro cacti, desert wildflowers, mountain landscapes, and a glowing Arizona sunset. The medal is finished with the phrase:

“Arizona — Beautifully Run.”

This unique combination of textured copper metalwork and colorful dimensional artwork creates a medal that captures the spirit of running in Arizona.

Half Marathon

Celebrate your Half Marathon finish with the massive 6″ medal

10K

Finish your 10K with this heavyweight 5″ version

5K

One of the largest and prettiest 5K medals you’ll earn all year at 4″

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Course Highlights

The Chandler #AZ48 Half Marathon course 

These Flat and Fast courses are ideal for PR attempts!

All #AZ48 courses are officially USATF certified!

  • Half Marathon: AZ25016JOE

  • 10K: AZ25017JOE

  • 5K: AZ25018JOE

Your finish time now counts on a nationally recognized course—precision-measured, professionally certified, and ready for your next PR. Another reason the #AZ48 just keeps getting better!

Water & Gatorade available at:

  • Mile 1.5 (also 5K course midpoint)
  • Mile 3 (10K & Half)
  • Mile 4.5 (10K & Half)
  • Mile 5.3
  • Mile 7.3
  • Mile 8.7
  • Mile 10
  • Mile 11.6
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#AZ48 Apparel

Ladies Racerback Tank

Ladies sizes XS – 3X, runs true to size in black frost

Unisex Short Sleeve Triblend Tee

Adult unisex sizes XS – 3X and Youth Medium, runs true to size in pitch black mist

We Run This State Tee

2026 #AZ48 We Run This State tee, unisex sizes S – 3X in navy mist

We Run This State Tank

Bella #AZ48 We Run This State tank, unisex sizes XS – 2X in heather navy

Brooks Dash 1/2 Zip 3.0 Women's Jacket

Custom Brooks 1/2 Zip Women’s Running Jacket in Black, available in sizes XS – 2X (sizing guide and product details)

Brooks Dash 1/4 Zip 3.0 Men's Jacket

Custom Brooks 1/4 Zip Men’s Running Jacket in Black, available in sizes XS – 2X (sizing guide and product details)

BOCO Visor

#AZ48 BOCO Running Visor

BOCO Running Hat

#AZ48 BOCO Running Hat

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Additional Race Details

Additional Race Information

Awards

All finishers will receive the Half Marathon, 10K or 5K Finisher Medal.  

Overall awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in each distance

Age Group Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following categories:

  • 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Your 2025 Pacer Team:

  • 1:30 Anthony Ross
  • 1:40 Ben Bermudez
  • 1:45 Tom Lasch
  • 1:50 Taylor Courser
  • 2:00 Willow Brown
  • 2:10 Justin Kozar
  • 2:20 Steph Summers
  • 2:30 Stephanie Pryor
  • 2:45 Adriana Lansford
  • 3:00 Sunshine Caruso

A few key rules to remember that are specific to this event include:

  • Dogs and other pets are NOT ALLOWED at the event, on the course or in the start/finish area.
  • All participants MUST be registered to be on the course regardless of age.
  • Strollers are NOT allowed on the Half Marathon and the 10K courses but are ok on the 5K course. For the 5K you will be asked to start in the back for safety reasons and out of respect for those running.
    • Strollers must meet the following requirements:
      • Strollers may not be larger than 31″ wide
      • Stroller wagons are not allowed
      • No other wheels are allowed, so no wagons, scooters, etc.
  • Race Bandits (participating in the event without purchasing a ticket)
    • No one may be on the course or in the start/finish chute without a bib
    • Security and staff will be watching to make sure all participants are wearing the appropriate race bib.
    • Race bandits will be asked to leave and may be referred to the Chandler Police on site.

Additional questions and answers can be found on our FAQ.

The Downtown Chandler Hilton Garden Inn has partnered with the #AZ48 Half Marathon & 5K weekend. The hotel is offering special rates for the weekend, stay just a few blocks away from the start/finish!

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Plenty of FREE parking in Downtown Chandler.  Please use this map link to find parking for race day and for packet pickup.