5K Marathon

The Marathon Project 2026

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start time: 7:00 AM start (Phoenix)
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Entry fee: From $50 · goes up to $65 on Dec 7, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a hat

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Gold Wave Marathon	Marathon	Dec 12, 20267:00 AM	$500	–
Pro Marathon	Marathon	Dec 12, 20267:00 AM	$200	–
TMP 5k	5K	Dec 12, 20267:15 AM	$50$65 after Dec 7, 2026	–

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

The 5K fee goes up to $65 on Dec 7, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Gold Wave Marathon: $500 until Dec 1.
Pro Marathon: $200 until Dec 1.
TMP 5k: $50 until Dec 7, then $65 until Dec 12.

Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $500, entry is about 233 percent above a typical marathon in Arizona, which costs $150 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the Gold Wave Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,150 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Directions to the start

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 December 12 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 76°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of The Marathon Project cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

Gold Wave Deferral/Refund Policy

The Marathon Project 2026 Refund and Deferral Policy: The Marathon Project does not grant refunds. Instead, we offer a graduated deferral policy. Anyone who is already entered and accepted into the race, but can no longer compete for any…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,150 feet
Included with entry: Premium Top; Custom TMP Beanie
Distances: 5K, Marathon
Editions: 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025), 2020 (Dec 20, 2020)

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Quick answers

When is The Marathon Project?: Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Dec 7, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Arizona?: At $500, entry is about 233 percent above a typical marathon in Arizona, which costs $150 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Marathon.
Where does it start?: 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226.