Buckeye Marathon
Buckeye Marathon drops more than 530 feet from the White Tank foothills to the municipal airport, creating a fast certified Boston qualifier.
Quick facts
- Net-downhill point-to-point course with more than 530 feet of drop.
- USATF-certified route and Boston-qualifying marathon.
- Six-hour course limit with regular water and sports-drink stations.
- Finish at Buckeye Municipal Airport with White Tank Mountain views.
About the Buckeye Marathon
This western Arizona marathon is built around a point-to-point run from Festival Foothills to Buckeye Municipal Airport. The city-backed event also raises money for the Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund.
Course
The route begins at Festival Foothills Elementary School, circles the White Tank Mountain area, and finishes beside the airport runway. Marathoners lose more than 530 feet overall, have six hours to finish, and receive aid roughly every two miles through mile 20.
Race-day weather
January in the Sonoran Desert can feel cold at the start before dry sunshine warms the course quickly. Exposed roads and light desert wind can magnify the temperature swing, so removable layers are useful.
Past Buckeye Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, January 9, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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Buckeye Marathon FAQ
When is the Buckeye Marathon?
The 2027 Buckeye Marathon is on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
Is Buckeye Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Buckeye Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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