23nd Annual Groom Creek Classic: 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run

  • Date Sat 19th September 2026
  • Time 8:00AM MST
  • Location Prescott, Arizona
  • Price $38.10 - $112.30
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the picturesque Prescott, Yavapai! This exciting event offers a range of race distances, including a challenging 1/2 marathon, a thrilling 10K, and a fun 5K run, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Ponderosa Pine forest in Groom Creek, just five miles south of Prescott.

Runners will enjoy smooth pavement and rolling hills on the 5K course, while the 10K and 1/2 marathon routes feature a mix of paved and dirt forest roads, making this one of Arizona's most scenic and invigorating races. With limited spots availableβ€”100 for the half marathon, 60 for the 10K, and 100 for the 5Kβ€”be sure to secure your place early! Emphasizing sustainability, the event will have a cupless course to minimize waste, with runners receiving a reusable hydration bottle upon registration. Join fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the thrill of crossing the finish line, complete with finisher medals and awards for top age group finishers. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity

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).

Races

  • 1/2 Marathon

    Incl. $7.30 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)

    Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $112.30

    OPENS 01 FEB
  • 10k Run

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)

    Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $85.80

    OPENS 01 FEB
  • 5k Run

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)

    Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $69.90

    OPENS 01 FEB
  • Fun Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)

    Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $38.10

    OPENS 01 FEB

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Location

1110 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, 86303, AZ, United States

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