23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic: 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 18, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Prescott, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Sep 18, 20278:00 AM | $105 | 100 |
| 10k Run | 10K | Sep 18, 20279:00 AM | $80 | 75 |
| 5k Run | 5K | Sep 18, 20279:15 AM | $65 | 100 |
| Fun Run | Other | Sep 18, 20279:20 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1/2 Marathon: $105 until Sep 17.
- 10k Run: $80 until Sep 17.
- 5k Run: $65 until Sep 17.
- Fun Run: $35 until Sep 17.
Online registration closes Sep 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $105, entry is about 83 percent above a typical half marathon in Arizona, which costs $57.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Arizona runs 2:13:41, about 10:12 a mile, based on 24 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:23:25 and men in 2:01:29.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:13 AM, and the 1/2 Marathon starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1110 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, AZ 86303
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 18 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1110 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, AZ 86303Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Tech T-Shirt (people say shirts run big); Tech T-Shirt (people say shirts run big)
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 18, 2027), 2026 (Sep 19, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Sep 23, 2023), 2022 (Sep 24, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic: 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run?
- Saturday, September 18, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
- At $105, entry is about 83 percent above a typical half marathon in Arizona, which costs $57.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1110 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, AZ 86303.
From the organizers
One of the most scenic and challenging 1/2 marathon and 10k courses in Arizona! This challenging course is located in the scenic and cool Ponderosa Pine forest of Groom Creek just 5 miles South of Prescott. The 5k and fun run courses stay on smooth pavement with rolling hills. The 10k and 1/2 marathon courses begin and end on pavement, but also wind through the forest on smooth, wide dirt forest roads.
Race is limited to 100 half marathon spots, 60 10k spots, and 100 5k spots. Don't wait!