22nd Annual Groom Creek Classic : 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run
- Date Sat 20th September 2025 - Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM MST
- Location Prescott, Arizona
- Price $38.10 - $117.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 22nd Annual Groom Creek Classic, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the stunning Prescott, Yavapai region of Arizona! This exciting event offers a variety of race distances, including a challenging 1/2 marathon, a 10k, and a fun 5k run, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Ponderosa Pine forest. The courses are designed to provide both scenic views and a thrilling challenge for runners of all levels.
Participants in the 1/2 marathon and 10k will experience a mix of smooth pavement and dirt forest roads, while the 5k will keep you on smooth pavement with gentle rolling hills. With limited spots available—100 for the half marathon, 60 for the 10k, and 100 for the 5k—it's important to register early! The Groom Creek Classic is committed to sustainability, offering a cupless course to minimize waste, and each runner will receive a reusable hydration bottle along with an event T-shirt. Plus, all finishers of the 1/2 marathon will earn a medal, and there will be awards for the top three finishers in each age group across all distances. Don’t miss
Participants in the 1/2 marathon and 10k will experience a mix of smooth pavement and dirt forest roads, while the 5k will keep you on smooth pavement with gentle rolling hills. With limited spots available—100 for the half marathon, 60 for the 10k, and 100 for the 5k—it's important to register early! The Groom Creek Classic is committed to sustainability, offering a cupless course to minimize waste, and each runner will receive a reusable hydration bottle along with an event T-shirt. Plus, all finishers of the 1/2 marathon will earn a medal, and there will be awards for the top three finishers in each age group across all distances. Don’t miss
Organiser's Description
One of the most scenic and challenging 1/2 marathon and 10k courses in Arizona! This challenging course is located in the scenic and cool Ponderosa Pine forest of Groom Creek just 5 miles South of Prescott. The 5k and fun run courses stay on smooth pavement with rolling hills. The 10k and 1/2 marathon courses begin and end on pavement, but also wind through the forest on smooth, wide dirt forest roads.
* Race is limited to 100 half marathon spots, 60 10k spots, and 100 5k spots. Don't wait!
* We will have a cupless course. This means that we will not have paper or plastic cups at the water stations on the course. This is in an effort to reduce litter in our forest, and reduce the one-time use of paper and plastic cups. All runners will be given a reusable and foldable hydration bottle at registration. Alternatively, you can wear any hydration pack that works for you! We WILL offer cups at the start/finish line stations. THERE WILL BE WATER STATIONS throughout the course where you can fill your bottle or hydration pack.
* Bring your own swag bag. Runners will receive an even shirt and hydration bottle. Along with our efforts to curb waste, we will not be handing out bags to all runners. These plastic bags traditionally are tossed in the garbage once the runners get home. We want to reduce this kind of waste. Should you absolutely need a bag, there will be small plastic garbage bags available on request. WE WILL AGAIN BE PROVIDING _FREE_ BAG CHECK.
SWAG AND AWARDS
* All runners receive an event T-shirt with entry.
* All runners receive a foldable hydration bottle.
* Finisher medal for all 1/2 Marathon runners.
* Medals for top 3 finishers in age groups (1/2M, 10K, 5K).
* Race is limited to 100 half marathon spots, 60 10k spots, and 100 5k spots. Don't wait!
* We will have a cupless course. This means that we will not have paper or plastic cups at the water stations on the course. This is in an effort to reduce litter in our forest, and reduce the one-time use of paper and plastic cups. All runners will be given a reusable and foldable hydration bottle at registration. Alternatively, you can wear any hydration pack that works for you! We WILL offer cups at the start/finish line stations. THERE WILL BE WATER STATIONS throughout the course where you can fill your bottle or hydration pack.
* Bring your own swag bag. Runners will receive an even shirt and hydration bottle. Along with our efforts to curb waste, we will not be handing out bags to all runners. These plastic bags traditionally are tossed in the garbage once the runners get home. We want to reduce this kind of waste. Should you absolutely need a bag, there will be small plastic garbage bags available on request. WE WILL AGAIN BE PROVIDING _FREE_ BAG CHECK.
SWAG AND AWARDS
* All runners receive an event T-shirt with entry.
* All runners receive a foldable hydration bottle.
* Finisher medal for all 1/2 Marathon runners.
* Medals for top 3 finishers in age groups (1/2M, 10K, 5K).
Races
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1/2 Marathon
Incl. $7.60 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM MST)
$117.60
CLOSED -
10k Run
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$96.40
CLOSED -
5k Run
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:15AM MST)
$80.50
CLOSED -
Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:20AM MST)
$38.10
CLOSED
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1110 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, 86303, AZ, United States
22nd Annual Groom Creek Classic : 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run
