What distances are available for this event?

• →Marathon (26.2 miles)
• →Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• →10K (6.2 miles)
• →Kids' 1K

What is the start time for each race?

• →Marathon, half marathon, and 10K start at 6:30 AM
• →Kids' 1K starts at 12:00 PM (noon)

What are the time limits for each race?

• →Marathon: 6 hours 33 minutes (based on 15-minute/mile pace)
• →Half Marathon: 6 hours 33 minutes (based on 30-minute/mile pace)
• →10K: 3 hours

Are there pacers available for the marathon and half marathon?

• →Marathon pacers: 2:55–4:20 finish times using Smart Pacing strategy
• →Half Marathon pacers: 1:30–2:20 finish times using Smart Pacing strategy

What recognition is given to finishers?

• →"Earn the Bird" medals awarded to marathon and half marathon finishers under 6:30
• →All 10K finishers under 3 hours receive medals

What awards are offered at this event?

• →Prize money for top 3 overall men and women
• →Age-group awards (top 3) in all distances

What is the event's course profile?

• →Marathon: Paved urban/suburban roads with a gentle net downhill profile, approximately 1,000 feet of net elevation loss
• →Half Marathon: Paved roads with mild downhill gradient, approximately 200 feet of net elevation loss
• →10K: Flat paved roads through historic downtown Mesa

What is the starting point for each race?

• →Marathon: Below the large white Phoenix sign on Usery Mountain (Usery Pass Road)
• →Half Marathon: Corner of McDowell Road and Norwalk Drive
• →10K: Fitch Park in historic downtown Mesa

What is the finish line for all races?

• →All races finish at Riverview Park in central Mesa

What scenery can participants expect?

• →Marathon: Begins in desert foothills with saguaro cactus landscapes, transitions to elevated views of the Phoenix Valley along Usery Pass Road, then descends through suburban Mesa neighborhoods
• →Half Marathon: Gentle descent from desert vistas through residential areas into citrus grove regions near the Salt River corridor
• →10K: Winds through Mesa's historic downtown district before merging with the marathon/half marathon route

What aid stations are available?

• →Marathon: 13 aid stations
• →Half Marathon: 7 aid stations
• →10K: 4 aid stations
• →Aid stations provide Skratch Labs hydration, water, Crank Sports E-Gels, Biofreeze muscle relief, fruit, and medical support

What are the weather conditions on the day of the event?

• →Cool start at 6:30 AM with an average low of 46°F, warming to 63–70°F by late morning
• →Layered clothing recommended for the early start; gloves provided at the start line

What are the road closure details?

• →Road closures begin at 4:00 AM and all roads reopen by 1:30 PM
• →Major perimeter freeways remain open: Loop 202 (north/east), Loop 101 (west), US 60 (south)

Where is the event expo held?

• →The expo is held at Sloan Park, the Chicago Cubs spring training facility, on Friday, February 13, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• →Entrance is at the Home Plate Gate

What is the registration requirement for this event?

• →Advance registration is required for all distances
• →Field sizes are limited for all races