23rd 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 - $122.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the picturesque Prescott, Yavapai area of Arizona! This exhilarating event features three race distances: a challenging 1/2 marathon, a scenic 10k, and a fun-filled 5k run, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Ponderosa Pine forest just 5 miles south of Prescott. The 1/2 marathon and 10k courses offer a mix of pavement and smooth dirt forest roads, while the 5k course stays on smooth pavement with gentle rolling hills, making it perfect for runners of all skill levels.
With limited spots available—100 for the half marathon, 60 for the 10k, and 100 for the 5k—don’t miss your chance to participate in this memorable race! In an effort to reduce waste, this year’s event features a cupless course, encouraging runners to bring their own hydration solutions. All participants will receive a stylish event t-shirt and a foldable hydration bottle, along with a finisher medal for half marathon runners and medals for the top three finishers in each age group. Mark your calendars for this exciting day of fitness and fun
With limited spots available—100 for the half marathon, 60 for the 10k, and 100 for the 5k—don’t miss your chance to participate in this memorable race! In an effort to reduce waste, this year’s event features a cupless course, encouraging runners to bring their own hydration solutions. All participants will receive a stylish event t-shirt and a foldable hydration bottle, along with a finisher medal for half marathon runners and medals for the top three finishers in each age group. Mark your calendars for this exciting day of fitness and fun
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. $7.90 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$122.90
OPENS 01 FEB 26 -
10k Run
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$101.70
OPENS 01 FEB 26 -
5k Run
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:15AM MST)
$80.50
OPENS 01 FEB 26 -
Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:20AM MST)
$38.10
OPENS 01 FEB 26
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1110 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, 86303, AZ, United States
23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic: 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run
