Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K January 23,
Updated
Saturday, January 23, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Glendale (Thunderbird Paseo Park). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $5 to $45.
Course and race notes
The Desert Classic is an Arizona original.
Join the tradition this year on Saturday January 23rd for your choice of a half marathon or 5K race starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale, AZ. Both courses are professionally marked and chip timed.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 23
2027 · in 77 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$5 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Jan 23, 2027
Opened Nov 9, 2026
Race day in Glendale
Weather
66° / 45°F
Typical high and low for January 23, with a 12% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Airport, AZ (7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:30 AM – 5:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is right at sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 22
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.