Yuma Territorial Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and Team Relay
- Date Sat 25th January 2025
- Time 7:40AM EST
- Location Somerton, Arizona
- Price $32.80 - $160.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Yuma Territorial Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and Team Relay taking place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the picturesque Somerton, Yuma, Arizona! This exciting event begins at the Cocopah Casino & Resort and winds through the stunning landscapes of the desert southwest, offering participants a chance to experience the vibrant charm of southern Arizona's rural communities.
With distances ranging from a full marathon to a spirited 10K, this race is perfect for runners of all levels. The USATF-certified course features favorable elevations and minimal elevation changes, making it an ideal setting for personal bests and a potential qualifying event for the Boston Marathon. Runners will enjoy an out-and-back design that allows for familiarity and strategy, while the slight uphill stretch near the finish line adds an exhilarating challenge. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run amidst the beauty of the desert and make unforgettable memories!
With distances ranging from a full marathon to a spirited 10K, this race is perfect for runners of all levels. The USATF-certified course features favorable elevations and minimal elevation changes, making it an ideal setting for personal bests and a potential qualifying event for the Boston Marathon. Runners will enjoy an out-and-back design that allows for familiarity and strategy, while the slight uphill stretch near the finish line adds an exhilarating challenge. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run amidst the beauty of the desert and make unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
Starting at Cocopah Casino & Resort and running through scenic areas like Somerton and San Luis, Arizona, not only offers a beautiful backdrop for the race but also gives runners a chance to experience the charm of the desert southwest and the rural communities of southern Arizona.
Due to the favorable elevations and weather, the course is conducive to setting your best times and provides an excellent opportunity to qualify for the Boston Marathon as this course is certified by the USATF. With minimal elevation changes and the opportunity to run downhill at the start, this race is an ideal setup for achieving personal best times. The out-and-back course design provides a sense of familiarity for runners, which can be both mentally reassuring and strategically advantageous. The slight uphill portion near the finish line adds an exciting challenge for participants to conquer.
The course starts at Cocopah Casino & Resort and runs on Southbound shoulder of US Highway 95. Runners leave the Cocopah Indian Reservation and pass through Somerton, Arizona. Marathoners will continue through Gadsen, Arizona and into San Luis, Arizona city limits. All runners will return back on the Northbound shoulder of US Highway 95 finishing back at the Cocopah Casino & Resort. This race will bring you through the beauty of the desert southwest and through the rural communities of southern Arizona.
ENTRY FEES:
* Full Marathon - $105 (Active Military and Per Family Member - $75)
* Team Relay Marathon - $250/team (Active Military and First Responder - $125)
* Half Marathon - $65 (Active Military and Per Family Member - $35)
* 10K Run - $45 (Active Military and Per Family Member - $25)
Due to the favorable elevations and weather, the course is conducive to setting your best times and provides an excellent opportunity to qualify for the Boston Marathon as this course is certified by the USATF. With minimal elevation changes and the opportunity to run downhill at the start, this race is an ideal setup for achieving personal best times. The out-and-back course design provides a sense of familiarity for runners, which can be both mentally reassuring and strategically advantageous. The slight uphill portion near the finish line adds an exciting challenge for participants to conquer.
The course starts at Cocopah Casino & Resort and runs on Southbound shoulder of US Highway 95. Runners leave the Cocopah Indian Reservation and pass through Somerton, Arizona. Marathoners will continue through Gadsen, Arizona and into San Luis, Arizona city limits. All runners will return back on the Northbound shoulder of US Highway 95 finishing back at the Cocopah Casino & Resort. This race will bring you through the beauty of the desert southwest and through the rural communities of southern Arizona.
ENTRY FEES:
* Full Marathon - $105 (Active Military and Per Family Member - $75)
* Team Relay Marathon - $250/team (Active Military and First Responder - $125)
* Half Marathon - $65 (Active Military and Per Family Member - $35)
* 10K Run - $45 (Active Military and Per Family Member - $25)
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th January 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$85.80
The race is marked off each mile, with hydration stations at almost every marker. There will be a couple of first aid stations on the course as well. Runners may be asked to withdraw from the race if they do not reach the turnaround point by 10:00 AM. The course closes at 1:00 PM. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th January 2025 (7:20AM EST)
$43.40
The race is marked off each mile, with hydration stations at almost every marker. There will be a couple of first aid stations on the course as well. Runners may be asked to withdraw from the race if they do not reach the turnaround point by 10:00 AM. The course closes at 1:00 PM. -
10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th January 2025 (7:40AM EST)
$32.80
The race is marked off each mile, with hydration stations at almost every marker. The course closes at 1:00 PM. -
Team Relay
Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th January 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$160.00
The team relay is a 4-member relay during which each member runs one leg of the marathon course. Military /First Responder Pricing *Requires all team members be active military/first responder or immediate family members of active duty/first responder with at least one active duty/first responder participant. The race is marked off each mile, with hydration stations at almost every marker. There will be a couple of first aid stations on the course as well. Runners may be asked to withdraw from the race if they do not reach the turnaround point by 10:00 AM. The course closes at 1:00 PM.
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