On March 29, 2026, runners in green will gather at Glendale Heroes Regional Park for the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Phoenix, a shamrock-themed race that leans hard into flat, fast paths and good luck energy. The schedule rolls out with the half marathon followed by the 10K and 5K, all using smooth, mostly level asphalt and concrete along the Grand Canal Linear Trail, making it ideal for PR attempts as well as first-timers. Every distance shares the same upbeat atmosphere: St. Paddy’s outfits, playful “pot of gold” medals, and age-group awards that give plenty of chances to snag bragging rights. With contained loops through the park and along the canal, easy logistics and a relaxed, family-friendly feel, the event manages to be both a serious race and a light-hearted celebration.
Races
The Lucky 5K completes the lineup on Sunday 29 March 2026, giving runners and walkers a friendly 3.1-mile race from Thunderbird Paseo Park in Phoenix/Glendale, AZ, on the same pancake-flat course network along the Grand Canal, organised by the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon team with a festive St. Patrick’s Day vibe and minimal elevation gain.
Also on 29 March 2026, the Lucky 10K sends runners from Thunderbird Paseo Park onto a 6.2-mile out-and-back style route on the same flat canal-side roads and paths, organised under the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Phoenix banner as a super fast, low-elevation 10K with medal and shamrock-themed swag at the finish.
The Lucky Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park, 6011 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix (Glendale), Arizona, on a super flat, fast 13.1-mile road course along the Grand Canal and surrounding paths, organised by the event team behind the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Phoenix and designed for PRs with negligible elevation gain.
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FAQs
What is the Lucky 5km?
How long is the Lucky 5km?
Where does the Lucky 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Lucky 5km?
How can I prepare for the Lucky 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Lucky 5km?
The Lucky 5K completes the lineup on Sunday 29 March 2026, giving runners and walkers a friendly 3.1-mile race from Thunderbird Paseo Park in Phoenix/Glendale, AZ, on the same pancake-flat course network along the Grand Canal, organised by the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon team with a festive St. Patrick’s Day vibe and minimal elevation gain.
The Lucky 5km is 5km long.
The Lucky 5km takes place in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Runna classifies the Lucky 5km elevation profile as Flat.
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 Lucky 5km?
The Lucky 5K completes the lineup on Sunday 29 March 2026, giving runners and walkers a friendly 3.1-mile race from Thunderbird Paseo Park in Phoenix/Glendale, AZ, on the same pancake-flat course network along the Grand Canal, organised by the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon team with a festive St. Patrick’s Day vibe and minimal elevation gain.
How long is the Lucky 5km?
The Lucky 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Lucky 5km take place?
The Lucky 5km takes place in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Lucky 5km?
Runna classifies the Lucky 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Lucky 5km?
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 Lucky 5km?
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 Lucky 10km?
How long is the Lucky 10km?
Where does the Lucky 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Lucky 10km?
How can I prepare for the Lucky 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Lucky 10km?
Also on 29 March 2026, the Lucky 10K sends runners from Thunderbird Paseo Park onto a 6.2-mile out-and-back style route on the same flat canal-side roads and paths, organised under the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Phoenix banner as a super fast, low-elevation 10K with medal and shamrock-themed swag at the finish.
The Lucky 10km is 10km long.
The Lucky 10km takes place in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Runna classifies the Lucky 10km elevation profile as Flat.
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 Lucky 10km?
Also on 29 March 2026, the Lucky 10K sends runners from Thunderbird Paseo Park onto a 6.2-mile out-and-back style route on the same flat canal-side roads and paths, organised under the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Phoenix banner as a super fast, low-elevation 10K with medal and shamrock-themed swag at the finish.
How long is the Lucky 10km?
The Lucky 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Lucky 10km take place?
The Lucky 10km takes place in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Lucky 10km?
Runna classifies the Lucky 10km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Lucky 10km?
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 Lucky 10km?
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 Lucky Half Marathon?
How long is the Lucky Half Marathon?
Where does the Lucky Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Lucky Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Lucky Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Lucky Half Marathon?
The Lucky Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park, 6011 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix (Glendale), Arizona, on a super flat, fast 13.1-mile road course along the Grand Canal and surrounding paths, organised by the event team behind the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Phoenix and designed for PRs with negligible elevation gain.
The Lucky Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Lucky Half Marathon takes place in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Runna classifies the Lucky Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
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 Lucky Half Marathon?
The Lucky Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park, 6011 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix (Glendale), Arizona, on a super flat, fast 13.1-mile road course along the Grand Canal and surrounding paths, organised by the event team behind the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Phoenix and designed for PRs with negligible elevation gain.
How long is the Lucky Half Marathon?
The Lucky Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Lucky Half Marathon take place?
The Lucky Half Marathon takes place in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Lucky Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Lucky Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Lucky 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 Lucky 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!
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