The annual Buckeye marathon will take place Saturday, Jan. 11, offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run. The marathon is a certified Boston Qualifier.

The race begins in Sun City Festival, passes around the White Tank Mountains, and ends at Buckeye Municipal Airport. The shorter races also start and finish at the airport, providing views of the mountains.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the City of Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund, which helps provide children with opportunities to participate in recreational activities.

A virtual Race to the Runway option is available for those who cannot attend in person, allowing participants to run at their own pace and location while receiving a medal and shirt after completing their race.

All participants will receive a custom event medal and dri-fit tech shirt. Age group awards will be given to the top three finishers in each category for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. A pre- and post-race runner's brunch with snacks and drinks will also be provided.

The races will be chip-timed, with real-time results and photos available through a mobile app.

Race-day registration will be available for the following fees:

• Marathon, $110;
• Half Marathon, $80;
• 10K, $65;
• 5K, $50;
• 1-mile Fun Run, $30.

Marathon participants should park at Sun City Festival Baseball Field, where shuttles will be available to return runners to their vehicles after the race.

The marathon has a 6-hour time limit, and the half marathon has a 5-hour cutoff. There are no refunds for the event, but participants can switch to the virtual race or transfer their registration by 5 p.m. on Jan. 9.

Visit buckeyeaz.gov for more information and to register.