Running races in or near Carefree, AZ
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Carefree, AZ area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
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Organization: Grand Canyon University
Date of Race: 09-01-2026
Description: The GCU Running Club provides an opportunity for students to get ...
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5K Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: They did the dash, they did the ...
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Virtual Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-30-2026
Description: They did the dash, they did the ...
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Chasing the Sun - Trio - Trio - ...
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 01-30-2027
Description: Chasing the Sun is not your typical race—it’s an endurance adventure ...
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Chasing the Sun - Duo - Duo - ...
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 01-30-2027
Description: Chasing the Sun is not your typical race—it’s an endurance adventure ...
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Girls 7th-8th Grade - Team of 5-7 runners
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: Event details and schedule
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5K Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-04-2026
Description: Bring out your four legged friend as ...
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5K Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 02-28-2027
Description: Join us for the 6th annual
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-18-2026
Description: Join us for the 11th ...
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5K Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-18-2026
Description: Join us for the 11th ...
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Virtual Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 12-20-2026
Description: Join us as we get Rudolph ...
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Chasing the Sun • 2027
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 01-30-2027
Description: Chasing the Sun is not your typical race—it’s an endurance adventure ...
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5km Run/Walk - Individual
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 10-17-2026
Description: Come and experience the only nude run in AZ! This desert ...
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10km Run - 18 & Under
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: RUN-TURKEY-NAP!! Start your Thanksgiving Day with a burst of energy at ...
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1/2 Mile Run - Kid's Dash
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: RUN-TURKEY-NAP!! Start your Thanksgiving Day with a burst of energy at ...
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Chasing the Sun - Solo - Individual
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 01-30-2027
Description: Chasing the Sun is not your typical race—it’s an endurance adventure ...
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5K Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description:
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 02-28-2027
Description: Join us for the 6th annual
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Remembrance Walk - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 09-27-2026
Description: DATE CHANGE!
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5K / Front 9 - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 09-27-2026
Description: DATE CHANGE!
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Virtual Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 10-18-2026
Description: Join us for the 11th ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: StartLine Sports LLC
Date of Race: 12-20-2026
Description: Join us as we get Rudolph ...
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5km Run/Walk - Individual
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 11-26-2026
Description: RUN-TURKEY-NAP!! Start your Thanksgiving Day with a burst of energy at ...
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Boys 4th-6th Grade - Team of 5-7 runners
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: Event details and schedule
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6 Hour - Trio - Trio - Team ...
Organization: 4 Peaks Racing
Date of Race: 01-30-2027
Description: Chasing the Sun is not your typical race—it’s an endurance adventure ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Carefree, AZ: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Carefree
Carefree (AZ) is a town in Maricopa County with an estimated population of 3,363.[4]
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In 2014, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
