Running Races in Mesa, Arizona

9 upcoming races in Mesa, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.

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Racing in Mesa: what the calendar looks like

There are 9 upcoming races on the Mesa calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 4 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 2. By race count, Mesa ranks 5th among Arizona cities.

Of those, 6 offer a 5K, 3 offer a 10K and 3 offer a 1 Mile. The next marathon on the calendar is Mesa Marathon on February 13. The next half marathon is Punisher Night Trail on November 14.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Gilbert (9 races, 7 miles), Tempe (16 races, 13 miles), Scottsdale (8 races, 13 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

Mesa Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Mesa Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

Where to stay in Mesa

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