Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash
Arizona Rocks! Trail Half offers a rugged desert experience with challenging climbs and scenic vistas.
Race Date
Dec 20, 2026
Location
Peoria, AZ
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Location
- Peoria, Arizona
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Arizona Rocks! Trail Half immerses runners in the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert. This event, with four editions on record, typically sees around 52 finishers, offering an intimate racing experience.
The course is designed to test trail runners, featuring challenging climbs that reward participants with stunning desert vistas. The typical winning time of approximately 90 minutes reflects the demanding nature of the terrain.
Runners can expect cool desert mornings, with average race-day temperatures hovering between 44-56°F. While the field size is modest, the unique desert setting and challenging course provide a memorable adventure for those seeking a different kind of half-marathon.
Race-provided description
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Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Start Time
3:00 PM
Start Location
Peoria, AZ, 85381
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Desert
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Hilly
Quality Score
4 years running
~52 finishers a year
shrinking
0% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:30:44
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
40%
Humidity
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Frequently asked
When is the Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash?
The Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash is held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
Where does the Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash take place?
It takes place in Peoria, Arizona.
What distances does the Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash course flat and good for a PR?
The Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash is a hilly, loop course course.
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