Gilbert Half Marathon 2026

The Gilbert Half Marathon is a signature event of the Gilbert Days celebration, held annually in Gilbert, Arizona. Entering its 17th year in 2026, the event features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Virtual Race options, and a growing Kids Dash, all beginning and ending at the beautiful Verde at Cooley Station development.

In 2024, the event achieved USATF certification for all distances, making it an official qualifying race for full marathons and enabling runners’ performances to be nationally ranked or recorded. The race partners with Sole Sports, recognized as one of the “Top 50 Best Running Stores in America,” to expand its reach and provide early race materials pickup at locations across the Valley.

The Gilbert Half Marathon offers significant visibility for sponsors through on-site activation, digital marketing, and exposure to an active, health-focused community, all while supporting the Shun the Sun Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on skin cancer prevention and awareness.