Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Training Plans

Along with the half marathon, 5K, and 10K, the Arizona Marathon is a great way to kick off your year. The 5K and 10K courses are both contained entirely within the city of Tempe and feature a course that travels along the Salt River and over its bridges. In the 5K, the only significant hill on the course happens before the first mile is through, so all you’ll have to think about is pacing. The 10K course features the same hill at the end of the course, so you’ll need to pay more attention to conserving your energy. Both distances feature a fun and energetic crowd waiting to greet athletes at the finish line.

The next day, the marathon is run on a point-to-point course from Phoenix to Tempe. The half marathon is a loop that begins in Tempe. The courses merge at mile marker 6 (for the half marathoners) and mile marker 17 (for the full marathoners). From this point, the half and full marathoners will then run together through the Desert Botanical Gardens. Then, the marathon and half marathon runners will climb a long, gradual hill during the final miles of the race. From there, runners can enjoy the view of the city as they cover the final stretch toward the Tempe Town Lake Bridge and the finish line.

When you train with Custom Training Plans, you get an Arizona Marathon training plan, Arizona Half Marathon training plan, Arizona 10K training plan, and Arizona 5K training plan that’s customized for your current fitness level and the course itself. We provide you with so much more than just a mileage schedule, including cross-training, mobility exercises, and running workouts that help you prepare safely and effectively. Whether you’re experimenting with a new-to-you distance, coming back to the sport after a break, or shooting for a new PR, choose Custom Training Plans to help you get to the finish line.