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Thousands of runners compete in inaugural Phoenix Marathon

Thousands of runners competed Dec. 13 in the first Phoenix Marathon.

(Phoenix Marathon/Brooksee)

More than 7,200 runners registered for the first-ever Phoenix Marathon on Saturday, representing all 50 states and more than 12 countries.

Jake Heslington, the men’s full marathon champion and first-place finisher, completed the 26.2 miles in 2:19:29, followed by second-place finisher JJ Santana in 2:22:11 and third-place finisher Luke Francis in 2:25:02.

The women’s full marathon was led by Tiaree Towler, who finished in 2:45:23. Second and third-place finishers in the women’s division were Shanna Birchett in 2:55:13 and Jessalyn Sadler in 2:55:54.

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RACE

Thousands of runners compete in inaugural Phoenix Marathon

(Phoenix Marathon/Brooksee)

Thousands of runners competed Dec. 13 in the first Phoenix Marathon.

Posted Sunday, December 14, 2025 12:51 pm

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More than 7,200 runners registered for the first-ever Phoenix Marathon on Saturday, representing all 50 states and more than 12 countries.

“Watching thousands of runners fill the streets of Phoenix with community members cheering them along the way reminded us why we pursued bringing a city signature marathon to this amazing city,” said Phil Dumontet, CEO of Brooksee, producer of the Phoenix Marathon.

Runners traveled along Camelback Road before passing through the Biltmore area. The finish line was outside of Phoenix Municipal Stadium.