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 - $112.30
- 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 breathtaking Ponderosa Pine forest of Groom Creek, just 5 miles south of Prescott, Yavapai. This vibrant event offers runners the chance to tackle one of Arizona's most scenic and challenging courses, featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. With only 100 spots available for the half marathon and 60 for the 10k, this race promises an intimate and exhilarating experience surrounded by nature.
Participants will enjoy a unique cupless course aimed at reducing environmental impact, with hydration stations that allow runners to refill their reusable bottles or hydration packs. Each runner will receive a stylish event t-shirt and a foldable hydration bottle, enhancing their race experience while promoting sustainability. Plus, finishers in the half marathon will be awarded a special medal, with additional medals for the top three finishers in each age group for the half marathon, 10k, and 5k events. Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge yourself, embrace the beauty of Arizona’s forests, and be part of a community-focused event that celebrates health and the great outdoors!
Participants will enjoy a unique cupless course aimed at reducing environmental impact, with hydration stations that allow runners to refill their reusable bottles or hydration packs. Each runner will receive a stylish event t-shirt and a foldable hydration bottle, enhancing their race experience while promoting sustainability. Plus, finishers in the half marathon will be awarded a special medal, with additional medals for the top three finishers in each age group for the half marathon, 10k, and 5k events. Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge yourself, embrace the beauty of Arizona’s forests, and be part of a community-focused event that celebrates health and the great outdoors!
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. $7.30 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$112.30
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10k Run
Incl. $5.80 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$85.80
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5k Run
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$69.90
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Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Tech T-Shirt (People Say Shirts Run Big)
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$38.10
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1110 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, 86303, AZ, United States
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