When is the Mesa Marathon?

The Mesa Marathon takes place on February 13, 2027 in Mesa, AZ.

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Mesa Marathon

Q: Is the Mesa Marathon a Boston qualifying race?

Yes, the Mesa Marathon is listed as a USATF-certified marathon in BMQR. B.A.A. downhill indexing may apply. For 2027 Boston registration and beyond, certified courses with 1,500+ ft net downhill receive a +5:00 or +10:00 adjustment, and courses with 6,000+ ft net downhill are not eligible.

Q: What is the course like at the Mesa Marathon?

The Mesa Marathon features a Downhill course in Mesa, AZ. Plan for a controlled effort on the descent from the Ellsworth Road start. Review the Eagle Crest section and the later turns through Mesa before race day, and save attention for the approach to Riverview.

Mesa, AZ

Date

February 13, 2027

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Downhill

Runners who prefer a point-to-point road course

Why It's BQ-Friendly

Point-to-point course beginning on North Ellsworth Road.

The route includes the Eagle Crest section before crossing Mesa.

The finish is in the Riverview area of Mesa.

B.A.A. downhill indexing may affect this qualifier

B.A.A. downhill indexing may apply. For 2027 Boston registration and beyond, certified courses with 1,500+ ft net downhill receive a +5:00 or +10:00 adjustment, and courses with 6,000+ ft net downhill are not eligible.

1,500-2,999 ft net downhill: +5:00 is added to the submitted qualifying time.
3,000-5,999 ft net downhill: +10:00 is added to the submitted qualifying time.
6,000+ ft net downhill: performances are not eligible for Boston Marathon qualifying.

Review the 2027 B.A.A. standards and downhill rules

About This Race

The Mesa Marathon follows a point-to-point road course from North Ellsworth Road near Usery Mountain Regional Park to the Riverview area in Mesa, Arizona. The route descends overall and includes the Eagle Crest section before continuing through Mesa toward its finish.

Boston Qualifier Outlook

BMQR course profile: Downhill.

Race Strategy

Plan for a controlled effort on the descent from the Ellsworth Road start. Review the Eagle Crest section and the later turns through Mesa before race day, and save attention for the approach to Riverview.

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