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The Mesa Marathon features a fast, primarily flat course through the scenic streets of Mesa, Arizona. The race includes multiple loops through downtown and residential areas with excellent spectator support. Water stations and aid are abundant throughout the certified USATF course.
Cool and crisp winter mornings with low humidity typical of Arizona's February climate. Ideal running conditions with minimal precipitation and comfortable temperatures for distance runners.
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The Mesa Marathon was founded in 1988, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 38 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Mesa, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.
Runners come to the Mesa Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Mesa has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
The Mesa Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier, and that three-letter abbreviation — BQ — transforms the race from an event into a gateway. Every year, runners come to Mesa not just to finish but to chase a time that unlocks the world's most exclusive marathon.
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