The 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, is a scenic and community-driven race held just south of Prescott, Arizona, in the cool pine forests of Groom Creek. This eco-conscious event offers four race distances to accommodate runners of all levels: a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, 5K, and a family-friendly Fun Run. Participants will run along a combination of paved and dirt roads that wind through the beautiful Prescott National Forest, featuring rolling hills and towering Ponderosa Pines. The race promotes sustainability by using cupless hydration stations and providing reusable bottles to all registrants. With limited field sizes, finisher medals, and a relaxed forest setting, the Groom Creek Classic is a uniquely intimate and environmentally thoughtful race experience.
Races
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon, featured as part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a challenging and scenic 13.1-mile race through Ponderosa Pine forest just 5 miles south of Prescott, Arizona. Runners begin and finish on pavement but spend much of the course on smooth, wide dirt forest roads, with a strict limit of 100 participants and a reusable hydration bottle provided to support the event's eco-conscious, cupless format.
The Groom Creek Classic 10K Run, held as part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a scenic and moderately hilly 10 km course through the Ponderosa Pine forest just south of Prescott, Arizona. It begins and ends on pavement but winds through wide, smooth dirt forest roads, is limited to 60 participants, and features a reusable hydration bottle as part of the cupless, eco-conscious race format.
The Groom Creek Classic 5K Run, part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a lively 5 km race winding through smooth-pavement rolling hills just south of Prescott, AZ. With its cupless, eco-conscious format, a reusable hydration bottle provided, and a cap of 100 participants, it's a friendly yet invigorating option for casual and competitive runners alike.
The Groom Creek Classic Fun Run, part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a family-friendly, untimed 3.2 km (2‑mile) run that stays entirely on smooth paved roads with rolling hills just south of Prescott, AZ. It offers a relaxed, eco-conscious experience with a reusable hydration bottle provided—perfect for casual runners, walkers, and families.
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FAQs
What is the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
How long is the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
Where does the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon, featured as part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a challenging and scenic 13.1-mile race through Ponderosa Pine forest just 5 miles south of Prescott, Arizona. Runners begin and finish on pavement but spend much of the course on smooth, wide dirt forest roads, with a strict limit of 100 participants and a reusable hydration bottle provided to support the event's eco-conscious, cupless format.
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon elevation gain is 442 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon, featured as part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a challenging and scenic 13.1-mile race through Ponderosa Pine forest just 5 miles south of Prescott, Arizona. Runners begin and finish on pavement but spend much of the course on smooth, wide dirt forest roads, with a strict limit of 100 participants and a reusable hydration bottle provided to support the event's eco-conscious, cupless format.
How long is the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon take place?
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
The Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon elevation gain is 442 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
How long is the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
Where does the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
The Groom Creek Classic 10K Run, held as part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a scenic and moderately hilly 10 km course through the Ponderosa Pine forest just south of Prescott, Arizona. It begins and ends on pavement but winds through wide, smooth dirt forest roads, is limited to 60 participants, and features a reusable hydration bottle as part of the cupless, eco-conscious race format.
The Groom Creek Classic 10k Run is 10km long.
The Groom Creek Classic 10k Run takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
Runna classifies the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
The Groom Creek Classic 10K Run, held as part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a scenic and moderately hilly 10 km course through the Ponderosa Pine forest just south of Prescott, Arizona. It begins and ends on pavement but winds through wide, smooth dirt forest roads, is limited to 60 participants, and features a reusable hydration bottle as part of the cupless, eco-conscious race format.
How long is the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
The Groom Creek Classic 10k Run is 10km long.
Where does the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run take place?
The Groom Creek Classic 10k Run takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
Runna classifies the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic 10k Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
How long is the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
Where does the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
The Groom Creek Classic 5K Run, part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a lively 5 km race winding through smooth-pavement rolling hills just south of Prescott, AZ. With its cupless, eco-conscious format, a reusable hydration bottle provided, and a cap of 100 participants, it's a friendly yet invigorating option for casual and competitive runners alike.
The Groom Creek Classic 5k Run is 5km long.
The Groom Creek Classic 5k Run takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
Runna classifies the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
The Groom Creek Classic 5K Run, part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a lively 5 km race winding through smooth-pavement rolling hills just south of Prescott, AZ. With its cupless, eco-conscious format, a reusable hydration bottle provided, and a cap of 100 participants, it's a friendly yet invigorating option for casual and competitive runners alike.
How long is the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
The Groom Creek Classic 5k Run is 5km long.
Where does the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run take place?
The Groom Creek Classic 5k Run takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
Runna classifies the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic 5k Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
How long is the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
Where does the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
The Groom Creek Classic Fun Run, part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a family-friendly, untimed 3.2 km (2‑mile) run that stays entirely on smooth paved roads with rolling hills just south of Prescott, AZ. It offers a relaxed, eco-conscious experience with a reusable hydration bottle provided—perfect for casual runners, walkers, and families.
The Groom Creek Classic Fun Run is 3km long.
The Groom Creek Classic Fun Run takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
Runna classifies the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
The Groom Creek Classic Fun Run, part of the 21st Annual Groom Creek Classic on September 20, 2025, is a family-friendly, untimed 3.2 km (2‑mile) run that stays entirely on smooth paved roads with rolling hills just south of Prescott, AZ. It offers a relaxed, eco-conscious experience with a reusable hydration bottle provided—perfect for casual runners, walkers, and families.
How long is the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
The Groom Creek Classic Fun Run is 3km long.
Where does the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run take place?
The Groom Creek Classic Fun Run takes place in Prescott, Arizona, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
Runna classifies the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Groom Creek Classic Fun Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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