HonorHealth Returning as Official Health and Wellness Sponsor of Phoenix Marathon and Mesa Marathon

March 20, 2026

The sponsorship will continue to elevate the event by introducing more health and wellness elements into race weekend.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – HonorHealth is returning for a second year as the Official Health and Wellness Sponsor of the 2026 Phoenix Marathon and 2027 Mesa Marathon. With this sponsorship, HonorHealth will provide medical coverage and first aid support at each race to ensure the health and safety of every runner. As the Presenting Sponsor of the Runner Recovery Zone, HonorHealth will also have dedicated tents on race day where athletic trainers and sports medicine specialists will provide post-race recovery stretching and massages for participants. Registration is currently open for both the Phoenix and Mesa Marathons.

“HonorHealth has been an incredible partner in helping elevate the runner experience at both the Phoenix and Mesa Marathons,” said Aubrey Curl, Director of Partnerships at Brooksee, producer of the Phoenix and Mesa Marathons. “From sharing health, wellness, and training guidance leading up to race day to providing exceptional care at the finish line, their team plays a vital role in supporting our participants. Their seamless blend of hospitality and medical expertise, from emergency medicine and first aid to recovery activations, ensures every runner is cared for as they cross the finish line.”

HonorHealth is a locally owned, nonprofit, fully integrated health system serving the metro Phoenix area. The organization’s 100-year history in Arizona is rooted in providing:

• High quality care, delivered with compassionate expertise
• Convenient access to a broad spectrum of healthcare services Valley-wide
• Seamless coordination of care across all specialties and touchpoints
• Support from an expansive network of 17,000 employees and 4,000+ physicians

“HonorHealth is proud to continue supporting the Phoenix and Mesa Marathon events and the vibrant running community they bring together each year,” said Todd LaPorte, HonorHealth CEO. “As a health system committed to helping people live healthier lives, extending our sports medicine partnership for even more races allows us to continue providing expert care to athletes of all levels while promoting active lifestyles across our local communities.”

The 2026 Phoenix Marathon is set for Saturday, Dec. 12. The event will offer three distances: a marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K. All three distances will feature courses that reflect the city’s authenticity, diversity and vibrancy, and will be run completely within the City of Phoenix. The city signature marathon course offers a unique tour through Phoenix, showcasing the Valley of the Sun. Registration for the 2026 event is now open.

The Mesa Marathon offers four distances: the marathon, half marathon, 10K and the free Kids 1K run. The marathon course begins below the large white Phoenix sign painted on Usery Mountain. Marathon runners will experience nearly 1,000 feet of net elevation loss while enjoying the diverse scenery from cactus desert to spectacular views of the Phoenix Valley from N. Usery Pass Rd. Half marathoners will experience nearly 200 feet of net elevation loss along the gentle downhill route towards Riverview Park, while 10K participants experience a scenic course that begins at Fitch Park and winds through historic downtown Mesa. The Kids 1K run is a free, non-timed race for children 12 and under. Participation is limited to the first 500 registrants on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for the 2026 event is now open.

For more information about the Phoenix Marathon, visit www.phxmarathon.com and follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information about the Mesa Marathon, visit www.mesamarathon.com and follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT THE PHOENIX MARATHON AND BROOKSEE

The Phoenix Marathon is the premier and city-signature road running event for the City of Phoenix. The race offers participants a scenic journey through iconic areas of the city through three distance options, a marathon, a half marathon and a 10K. The Phoenix Marathon is produced by Brooksee, an endurance event production and services company committed to elevating the event experience for endurance athletes. Brooksee was founded in 2012 and was created in the vision of an all-in-one event production powerhouse where technological innovation and endurance events collide. Brooksee produces a portfolio of premier road races, including the Las Vegas Marathon, Portland Marathon, the Mesa Marathon and the REVEL Race Series. For more information, visit www.brooksee.com.

ABOUT MESA MARATHON

The Mesa Marathon is the premier race in Arizona offering a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K and Kids 1K. Runners receive the race experience and perks of a major marathon as well as the personalized service and local flavor of their favorite hometown race. Race day is all about the runner, from industry-leading shirts and medals to unmatched course support and the best finish experience to be found. The Mesa Marathon is owned and produced by Brooksee.

ABOUT HONORHEALTH

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With more than 17,000 team members, 4,000+ affiliated providers and over 1,100 volunteers, HonorHealth seamlessly blends collaborative care and approachable expertise to improve health and well-being. People often say care feels different here — because it does. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

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For More Information Contact:

Austri Biddinger

VP of Marketing at Brooksee

austri@brooksee.com