Buckeye Marathon

Buckeye, AZ, USA · January 9, 2027

44°·65° high·Light·Dry

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44°at start

67° high

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Cool start, warm finish ahead

Runners will face a cool start at 44°F, gradually warming to 61°F by the finish. With light winds from the ENE at 6 mph, conditions will be manageable, but runners should adjust their pace to account for the temperature rise. The course features a tailwind from miles 3-7, offering a boost, while a headwind at mile 22 may require extra effort. Staying hydrated will be key as humidity remains low at 42%.

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Race Info

The Buckeye Marathon is held in January in Buckeye, Arizona, with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun run the same morning. The marathon starts at Festival Foothills Elementary School in the Sun City Festival community, runs around the White Tank Mountains and finishes on the runway of the Buckeye Municipal Airport, a drop of more than 530 feet from start to finish. The course is USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. The half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 mile start and finish at the airport on out-and-back courses. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Buckeye Marathon?

The 2027 Buckeye Marathon will be held on Saturday January 9, 2027.

Is the Buckeye Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Buckeye Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Buckeye Marathon?

The time limit for the Buckeye Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Buckeye Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 43°F with a 3% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 11 years of data

Avg Temp

64°F

L:43° H:64°

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1 of 11 yrs

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Dew31°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	39°/62°	-	14°
2025 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	36°/59°	-	10°
2024 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	36°/57°	-	30°
2023 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	41°/66°	-	33°
2022 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	49°/65°	-	41°
2020 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	39°/64°	-	35°
2018 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	48°/64°	-	49°
2017 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	40°/72°	-	17°
2016 Buckeye Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	47°/68°	-	39°
2015 Buckeye Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	47°/60°	Light	37°
2014 Buckeye Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2014	54°/62°	-	50°

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