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Fastest half marathons in Arizona

The Arizona half marathons where finishers run fastest, ranked by median finish time over each race's last three years of results.
  1. 1
    TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K
    Oro Valley
    668 finishers over 2 yearsNext: Mar 7, 2027
    2:05:40
    median finish
  2. 2
    Phoenix 10k, 5k and Half Marathon
    Phoenix
    2,252 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Nov 8, 2026
    2:06:06
    median finish
  3. 3
    Gilbert Half Marathon
    Gilbert
    2,096 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Nov 21, 2026
    2:08:41
    median finish
  4. 4
    Garmin Marathon Tucson
    Tucson
    942 finishers over 1 yearNext: Nov 8, 2026
    2:10:15
    median finish
  5. 5
    Santa Hustle
    Glendale
    632 finishers over 3 yearsLast run Dec 14, 2025
    2:10:27
    median finish
  6. 6
    Buckeye Marathon
    Buckeye
    925 finishers over 3 yearsLast run Jan 10, 2026
    2:11:36
    median finish
  7. 7
    SV Sunrise Rotary RISING SUN RUN
    Sierra Vista
    212 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Nov 7, 2026
    2:11:52
    median finish
  8. 8
    Hippity Hop Half Marathon
    Peoria
    716 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Mar 27, 2027
    2:12:59
    median finish
  9. 9
    High Mountain Half Marathon 2027
    Lakeside
    561 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Aug 7, 2027
    2:13:51
    median finish
  10. 10
    TMC A-Mountain Half Marathon + 4-Miler + Family Mile
    Tucson
    783 finishers over 2 yearsLast run Oct 18, 2026 64°F race morning
    2:14:19
    median finish
  11. 11
    Lost Dutchman Marathon
    Apache Junction
    2,093 finishers over 3 yearsLast run Feb 15, 2026
    2:14:37
    median finish
  12. 12
    Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix
    Phoenix
    384 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Mar 28, 2027
    2:14:52
    median finish
  13. 13
    Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk
    Grand Canyon Village
    454 finishers over 2 yearsLast run Oct 24, 2026 42°F race morning
    2:45:57
    median finish

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Common questions

What is the fastest half marathon in Arizona?

By the results we track, TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K in Oro Valley: its median finisher runs 2:05:40, 9:35 per mile, over its last 2 years. Next is Phoenix 10k, 5k and Half Marathon at 2:06:06.

How are the races ranked?

By the median finish time of each race's last three years of results: the time half its finishers beat. A race needs at least 200 finishers to be ranked. It reflects the course, the usual weather and who enters: races that draw serious runners rank high.

Which half marathon is best for a personal record?

Look for a flat course, a cool race morning and a field near your pace, so you have people to run with. The races here are where finishers run fastest; check each one's course and weather, shown in its listing.

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