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• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 10K

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Aid Stations

There are 13 aid stations along the marathon course, 7 aid stations along the half marathon course and 4 aid stations along the 10k course. All aid stations will be supplied with Gatorade Endurance, water provided by WhiteWater, portable restrooms, and first aid. When passing an aid station, runners will always be offered Gatorade first and water second. Certain aid stations will also be supplied with GU Roctane Energy Gels and other amenities. Flavors of Gu Roctane Energy Gels include Cherry Lime and Cold Brew (caffeinated), as well as Lemonade (non-caffeinated). Additionally, several aid stations will be supplied with muscle relief, energy gels, fruit, and medical personnel. See Aid Station Map below for details on exact locations and amenities at each aid station.

In an effort to contain waste and facilitate cleanup operations, runners are asked to discard trash and shed clothing as close as possible to an aid station rather than elsewhere along the course. Any clothing that is shed along the course or at an aid station will be collected and donated to charity.

Start & Finish Areas

Start Areas

Marathon Start Location: N Ellsworth Road

Half Marathon Start Location: E McDowell Rd between Odgen St and Greenfield Rd

10K Start Location: E 8th St immediately north of hte baseball diamonds

Amazon Kids 1K Start Location: NE corner of Riverview Park near the playground

Porta-potties, water, electrolyte beverage, and basic first aid items will be offered at each start area. While participant Amazon gear bags will be supplied with disposable gloves and mylar blankets, participants should be prepared for cold temperatures at the start of the race.

Finish Line

Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K Finish Location: Paseo Lago Vista and N Riverview

Upon reaching the finish line, participants will be awarded a high-quality and distance specific race medal. The finish line will offer a variety of post-race recovery, such as water, electrolyte beverage, sweet & savory snacks, fruit, and cold towels. Medical personnel and EMTs will be positioned at the finish line to support any post-race medical needs.

Finish Festival

Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K Festival Location: Riverview Park

Immediately after crossing the finish line runners will find themselves in an enclosed Runner Services area. Spectators will not be permitted to enter this area and should plan to meet up with their runners in the festival area north of the finish line. Once runners exit Runner Services they will not be allowed re-entry. They should ensure that they have collected their medal and recovery items before exiting.

Just past the runner services area, runners will be able to collect their free post-race food by removing the tear tags along the bottom of their bibs and redeeming them at the designated tents.

Runners of legal age will be treated to a free post-race beer in the Beer Garden, located in the festival area. Runners may either have their ID checked and receive a wristband or stamp at the Beer ID Check Booth during the Expo, or bring proper photo ID to the Beer Garden entrance.

The Finish Venue Map below shows the layout of the festival area at Riverview Park.

Amazon Kids 1K

Stick around the finish festival to support the participants in the free Amazon Kids 1K at 12:00. There is nothing better than seeing the joy on the young faces as they cross the same finish line as everyone else. Visit the Amazon Kids 1K page for additional information.

Parking & Transportation

All MARATHON & 10K runners MUST ride the buses provided by the race in order to arrive at the start lines. There is no parking available at the start lines and it will not be possible to be dropped off anywhere near the start lines due to road closures that will be put in place several hours before the race begins. Runners who attempt to arrive at the start line in any way other than via the race buses risk not arriving on time and missing the start of the race.

Please plan to carpool with other runners as much as possible in order to avoid long wait times and congestion in the parking area.

Unlike in past years, there are NO designated parking lots for the specific distances. ALL parking in the Riverview Park area around the finish line is open to all marathon & 10K participants.

Marathon

Marathon buses will depart from 4:00am to 5:15am from the southeast corner of Sloan Park at the intersection of Sheffield Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Marathon runners should arrive in the parking area no later than 4:30am. Marathon buses will stage in the southbound lane on Sheffield Avenue.

Runners who are NOT parking but only being dropped off are encouraged to be dropped off near Riverview Auto Drive, just east of the bus loading area. This will put you in an area to avoid congestion.

Half Marathon

NEW FOR 2025! All Half Marathon runners will be parking near the start line of the half marathon. THERE IS NO BUSING OF HALF MARATHON RUNNERS FROM RIVERVIEW PARK. Half Marathon runners are encouraged to arrive at the parking facility located at 3260 North 40th Street Mesa, AZ 85215 no later than 5:15am. Please plan to carpool with other runners as much as possible in order to avoid long wait times and congestion in the parking area. It is a 10 minute walk from the parking facility to the half marathon staging area.

Runners who are NOT parking but only being dropped off need to be dropped off at 2908 North Omaha Mesa, AZ 85215. This drop off location is just east of the half marathon staging area. This will put you in an area to avoid congestion. It is a 5 minute walk from the drop off location to the staging area.

NEW FOR 2025! When you have completed the race, there will be shuttles at the finish line, staged along Clark Street, to return you to the parking facility. These shuttles will run from 8:00am-11:30am.

Please reference the map below to see where the new parking facility and drop off area are located for the half marathon. To repeat, THERE IS NO BUSING OF HALF MARATHON RUNNERS FROM RIVERVIEW PARK. HALF MARATHON RUNNERS MUST GET THEMSELVES TO THE START LINE EITHER THROUGH PARKING OR DROP OFF.

10K

10K buses will depart from 4:45am to 5:45am from the southwest corner of Sloan Park at the intersection of Clark Street and Rio Salado Parkway. 10K runners should arrive in the parking area no later than 5:15am. 10K buses will stage in the southbound lane on Clark Street.

Runners who are NOT parking but only being dropped off are encouraged to be dropped off near Riverview Auto Drive, just east of the bus loading area. This will put you in an area to avoid congestion.

Drop Bags

You will receive a race bag when you pick up your packet at the expo. This bag is for you to take to the starting areas. A number that matches your race bib will be put on the outside of your race bag. This is to identify your bag at the finish area after the race, and you will need your bib to prove ownership of your bag when you pick it up.

Each start line staging area (including the 10K) will have a gear check truck. Runners must place their bags in the gear check trucks no later than 6:00am. Please do not leave valuable items such as phones, wallets, or car keys in checked bags. The Mesa Marathon will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Start Chute

Runners will be directed to line up in the start chutes beginning at 6:00 a.m. Large markers denoting various paces will line each start chute and runners will be directed to queue in the zone which marks their expected pace.

10K runners will line up on E 8th St immediately north of the baseball diamonds. Faster pace groups will stage on the east side of the chute closer to start line, and slower pace groups will stage farther west towards Center St.

Half Marathon runners will line up on E McDowell Rd between Ogden St and Greenfield Rd. Faster pace groups will stage closer to start line near Ogden St, and slower pace groups will stage farther east towards Greenfield Rd.

Marathon runners will line up on N Ellsworth Rd near the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club. Faster pace groups will stage closest to the start line near Gun Range Rd, and slower pace groups will stage farther north towards the bus parking area.

Expo

The Mesa Marathon expo will be held on Friday, Feburary 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Mesa Convention Center. Each runner must present a valid photo ID or a copy of their confirmation email in order to pick-up their bib, timing chip, and race shirt. If you are picking up for another runner, do not forget their photo ID (a photocopy or digital copy / picture will be accepted) or a copy of their confirmation email as well. Please be ready to confirm the name and date of birth on the bib(s) you are picking up.

There are many great vendor opportunities to take advantage of at our event. From exhibiting at the expo, to being a part of the runner swag bag, or setting up at the finish line, let us help you find the best way for your company to activate at this year's event on our Vendor Page.

Participants who are unable to attend the race expo are encouraged to consider race-day bib pickup or bib mailing prior to the event. Both options are available for an additional fee and can be selected during registration.

Runner Perks

Medals

All participants will be awarded a high-quality and race specific medal upon reaching the finish line.

Shirts

All participants will receive a high-quality, gender-specific race shirt during bib pickup at the race expo. Participant are also able to upgrade the race shirt to a long sleeve, tank top, or tri-blend during registration for an additional fee.

Swag

Mesa Marathon race swag as well as swag provided by sponsors will be included in race bags provided at the expo. Participants should visit the vendor booths at the expo for additional swag.

Transfer, Withdrawal, & Deferral Policy

In the event a participant is no longer able to participate in the registered race, participants are able to change between race distances, defer their registration to the following year, transfer their entry to a partnering race, transfer their entry to another participant, or withdraw completely. Please see the withdrawal, transfer, & deferral page for more details.

Spectator Information

Spectators are welcomed and encouraged along the vast majority of the route. Please be considerate of public and private property and never interfere with the progress of any race participant. Spectators are required to follow the instructions of volunteers and law enforcement officers at all times.

Spectators are also invited to await the arrival of participants at the finish line and/or finish festival.

Recommended cheering locations:

• SE or SW Corner of Hawes Rd. and E McDowell Rd.
• Community park on N Ridgecrest just North of E McDowell Rd.
• Corner of N Power Rd. and E Thomas Rd.
• 5000 E McDowell Rd. (The Boeing Company)
• 4136 E McDowell Rd. (WAXIE Sanitary Supply), west of N Greenfield Rd. on E McDowell Rd. (Eastbound traffic is closed from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m., but spectators can park on the south side of E McDowell Rd. or behind WAXIE Sanitary Supply by entering on E Virginia St., north of N Greenfield Rd.)
• Corner of N Val Vista Rd. and E Brown Rd.
• 2700 E Brown Rd. (Mt. View High School) on E Brown Rd. and N Lindsey Rd.
• Corner of Mesa Dr. and E Brown Rd.
• Banner Corporate Center on N Date (525 W Brown Rd.)
• 945 W Rio Salado Pkwy. (Westwood High School)
• 48 North Robson (Inside the Bungalow)
• Finish Line approach on N. Riverview

Mesa Marathon Cheer Challenge

The Mesa Marathon Cheer Challenge is a highlight of the race experience. Local community groups are invited to take over an aid station along the course and do anything they can to give runners a boost as they pass the aid station. Music, costumes, fun signage, and of course CHEERING is encouraged.

After the race, runners vote on which groups did the best job of providing energy and excitement. The top groups are rewarded with a financial donation to their organization. If your group is interested in participating, please contact us at info@mesamarathon.com.

Travel

Partner Hotels

The Mesa Marathon is partnered with local hotels to offer special rates for Mesa Marathon runners. You can book these now through the link here to access the best rates for lodging near the race.

Rental Cars

The Mesa Marathon has teamed up with Enterprise & National to get you the best rate! Book your rental car using this booking link.

Local Events

More info on local events during race week can be found here.

Elite Runners

The following times qualify a runner as an Elite for purposes of the Mesa Marathon. Times must have been achieved within the last three years.

• Men - Marathon: 2:19:00
• Men - Half Marathon: 1:04:00
• Men - 10K: 30:30
• Women - Marathon: 2:40:00
• Women - Half Marathon: 1:13:00
• Women - 10K: 33:30

The top three men and women in the Marathon will be awarded the following cash prizes:

• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $150

The top three men and women in the Half Marathon will be awarded the following cash prizes:

• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $150

Elite athletes may take advantage of a private fuel drop at select aid stations. They will receive separate transportation to the start line as well as private restrooms at the start and finish lines.

The Mesa Marathon will not provide travel and lodging accomodations for Elite athletes unless separately agreed upon.

The deadline to request entry as an Elite athlete is January 6th.

Results & Awards

Results

Race results will be available shortly after participants reach the finish. Race results certificate cards will be available to participants at the Results tent located at the finish festival.

Previous Years Results

You can find previous years results here.

Boston Qualifiers

Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a huge achievement, and we want to celebrate it with you! If you qualify for Boston while running the Mesa Marathon, stop by the results tent to receive a free BQ luggage tag. Use it proudly when you travel to Beantown next April! Check out Boston qualifying times here.

Awards

Awards ceremonies for overall winners will take place at the Finish Line Festival. The 10K awards ceremony will occur at 7:30 am; the Half Marathon awards ceremony will occur at 8:30 am; the Marathon awards ceremony will occur at 9:30 am. There will not be an awards ceremony for age division winners.

You must be present to receive an award. Awards will not be mailed to individuals.

Age division awards will also be given to the top 3 finishers within their age division and winners can claim their awards at the Results tent located at the finish festival.

Age divisions include the following:

• 1-14
• 15-18
• 19-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75-79
• 80+

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