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Havasu Half Marathon & 5K 2027

Date
Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, March 5 to 6, 2027
Start time
6:00 PM start (Phoenix)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $33 on Nov 7, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Friday, Mar 5, 2027
Doggie Dash 3K Presented By Thompson Family PlumbingOtherMar 5, 20276:00 PM$30$33 after Nov 7, 2026–
Saturday, Mar 6, 2027
Half MarathonHalf MarathonMar 6, 20276:30 AM$90$95 after Nov 7, 2026–
Lighthouse Challenge (Half & 5K Same Day)OtherMar 6, 20276:30 AM$115$120 after Nov 7, 2026–
5K5KMar 6, 20279:30 AM$35$40 after Nov 7, 2026–
Virtual 5KVirtual5KMar 6, 20277:00 AM$33$40 after Feb 5, 2027–
Virtual Half MarathonVirtualHalf MarathonMar 6, 20277:00 AM$35$45 after Feb 5, 2027–
Virtual Lighthouse Challenge (Half & 5K)VirtualOtherMar 6, 20277:00 AM$60$70 after Feb 5, 2027–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Other fee goes up to $33 on Nov 7, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Doggie Dash 3K Presented By Thompson Family Plumbing: $30 until Nov 7, then $33 until Jan 6, then $35 until Mar 4, then $40 until Mar 5.
  • Half Marathon: $90 until Nov 7, then $95 until Jan 6, then $100 until Feb 5, then $110 until Mar 4, then $125 until Mar 6.
  • Lighthouse Challenge (Half & 5K Same Day): $115 until Nov 7, then $120 until Jan 6, then $130 until Feb 5, then $140 until Mar 3, then $180 until Mar 6.
  • 5K: $35 until Nov 7, then $40 until Feb 5, then $45 until Mar 4, then $65 until Mar 6.

Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $90, entry is about 57 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 7:02 AM, and the Doggie Dash 3K Presented By Thompson Family Plumbing starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

London Bridge Beach, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

5K

464
finishers
40:07
median (12:55 /mi)
17:57
winning time
–
women / men
median 40:0722:211:05:37
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Half Marathon

262
finishers
2:31:44
median (11:34 /mi)
1:13:05
winning time
–
women / men

Lighthouse Challenge (Half & 5K Same Day)

55
finishers
3:00:11
median (11:07 /mi)
1:39:37
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Jackrabbit Race Management (actually in New Mexico)) for Havasu Half Marathon & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Havasu Half Marathon & 5K?

At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:59 or better, the top quarter in 32:29, and half the field in 40:07; the last tenth came in after 55:11.

At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:49:23 or better, the top quarter in 2:13:19, and half the field in 2:31:44; the last tenth came in after 3:04:42.

At the 2026 Lighthouse Challenge (Half & 5K Same Day), the fastest tenth finished in 2:18:57 or better, the top quarter in 2:38:56, and half the field in 3:00:11; the last tenth came in after 3:52:24.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Down 6 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Havasu Half Marathon & 5K 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 388 to 464 finishers, and the median time dropped from 42:03 to 40:07.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026464 (+58%)40:07under 27:5917:57
2025293 (-28%)38:17under 26:4117:17
2024409 (+5%)41:34under 27:4219:24
202338842:03under 28:2018:17

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Arizona 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:29, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.

  • Half Marathon: Slower than most Arizona half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:13:19, against 2:00:56 in a typical Arizona half marathon, so times here run 10 percent slower.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around March 5 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°F.

Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Havasu Half Marathon & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Volunteer & Earn Race Credit!

Want to be part of the race-day excitement? Volunteer at the Havasu Half and earn credit toward a future event! Volunteer Perks: ✔ Earn race credit for each shift you work. ✔ Volunteer for multiple shifts to combine credit. ✔ Friends &…

Course

Event Details

Half Marathon - You will run over AND under the London Bridge! This course is USATF Certified. It begins at 6:30am and has a 4.5 hour time limit. Lighthouse Challenge (Half & 5K Same Day ) - Do both races back to back. You'll get a bonus…

Course

Courses

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Parking and travel

Havasu Lodging

The Holiday Inn Express is adjacent to the London Bridge off of Highway 95 and London Bridge Road across from In & Out and walking distance to the start/finish line. Non Smoking and no pets please. If you stay here, you will run right by…

Parking and travel

Directions

🚗 Check out the driving directions to the event here.

Shirt and medal

Giveaways

Everyone who registers and completes the course will receive a finisher medal & a race t-shirt!

Giveaways, from the Havasu Half Marathon & 5K page
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Race details

Where
London Bridge Beach, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 520 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Half Marathon, Other
Editions
2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024), 2023 (Apr 15, 2023), 2022 (Apr 2, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Havasu Half Marathon & 5K?
It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, March 5 to 6, 2027: Other on Friday; Half Marathon, Other, 5K on Saturday.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $33 on Nov 7, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
At $90, entry is about 57 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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Half Marathon, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 464 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 40:07 and the winner ran 17:57.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:29, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Where does it start?
London Bridge Beach, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.

From the organizers

Join us for the 7th Annual Havasu Half Marathon and 5K!

Whether you're aiming for a personal best or participating for fun, the Havasu Half Marathon and 5K is an event you won't want to miss. This is a charity event raising money for the local Boys & Girls Club of the Colorado River. Enjoy picturesque views of Lake Havasu and the surrounding desert landscape. Lace up your shoes and get ready to run like you mean it.

Why run in Lake Havasu City in March? March offers ideal running conditions in Lake Havasu City, with average daily high temperatures in the 70's. The skies are predominantly clear, providing ample sunshine to energize your run.