Mesa Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a cool start at 45°F, rising to 60°F by the finish. With light winds from the east and low humidity at 41%, conditions are favorable for pacing. The first four miles feature a beneficial tailwind, while runners should prepare for crosswinds in the middle segments. Hydration should be prioritized as temperatures increase, especially during the latter part of the race.
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Race Info
The Mesa Marathon starts near Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona, below a large Phoenix landmark painted on the mountainside, and finishes at Riverview Park with roughly 900 to 1,000 feet of net elevation loss. Held each February, it is a Boston Marathon qualifier that also includes a half marathon, 10K, and a kids' 1K. RaceRaves' 2025 reader poll named it the best marathon in Arizona. Source
