High Mountain Half Marathon
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 31, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The High Mountain Half Marathon in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, offers a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km), a 10K (6.2 miles) and a 5K on July 31, 2027, starting at 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. respectively, plus the Friday Night Glow Run/Walk 5K on the evening of July 30 at 8:30 p.m. It is a chance to run in the cool air of the White Mountains while supporting local arts, clubs and sports programs.
Set against a backdrop of cedar and pine forests, the course is a high-altitude challenge that finishes on the Blue Ridge High School track. Alongside the half marathon, the program includes the Glow/Color Run/Walk and a kids' race, making for an event that is both competitive and family-friendly. Safety and pacing matter here, with time limits and checkpoints in place to keep the race running smoothly.
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