Buckeye Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a cool start at 44°F, gradually warming to 61°F by the finish. With light wind from the ENE, runners can expect a tailwind between miles 3-7 and 11, providing beneficial conditions. However, a headwind will challenge them in mile 22, so pacing adjustments may be necessary. Overall, hydration should be prioritized as temperatures rise, especially during the latter stages of the race.
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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
