Mesa Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warm finish
Runners will face a cool start at 45°F, gradually warming to 60°F by the finish. With a light east wind at 7 mph and 41% humidity, conditions will remain comfortable throughout. The course features a significant descent from mile 1 to 4, providing a speed advantage with a tailwind. To optimize performance, runners should consider pace adjustments during the warmer finish and stay hydrated.
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Race Info
The Mesa Marathon starts near Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona, below a large Phoenix landmark painted on the mountainside, and finishes at Riverview Park with roughly 900 to 1,000 feet of net elevation loss. Held each February, it is a Boston Marathon qualifier that also includes a half marathon, 10K, and a kids' 1K. RaceRaves' 2025 reader poll named it the best marathon in Arizona. Source