Buckeye Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a cool start at 44°F that warms to 61°F by the finish, creating a comfortable race day. With a light ENE wind at 6 mph, runners can expect a mix of tailwinds and crosswinds throughout the course, particularly in the middle miles. Pacing should be steady at the start, and hydration will be key as temperatures rise; adjustments may be needed during the warmer finish.
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Race Info
The Buckeye Marathon is held in January in Buckeye, Arizona, with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun run the same morning. The marathon starts at Festival Foothills Elementary School in the Sun City Festival community, runs around the White Tank Mountains and finishes on the runway of the Buckeye Municipal Airport, a drop of more than 530 feet from start to finish. The course is USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. The half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 mile start and finish at the airport on out-and-back courses. Source
