Featured Market

Phoenix
Phoenix

Phoenix, sometimes referred to as the “Valley of the Sun”, is the largest and most populous city in the state of Arizona. It is also the state capital and the largest state capital in the United States in terms of population. The city of Tempe, just outside of Phoenix has built two inflatable dams in the Salt River bed to create a year-round recreational lake, called Tempe Town Lake. Here you can find runners, triathletes and swimmers training for their races or even participating in one of the many events that take place in Phoenix such as Ironman Arizona and the Phoenix Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Surrounded by mountains, Phoenix also provides hikers, mountain bikers, and climbers a vast array of terrain to explore and conquer! Phoenix boasts an arid climate with very hot summers and cold winners which only adds to the training versatility this city has to offer.

Home to dozens of fantastic golf courses, several professional sporting teams and many amusement parks to help residents deal with the summer heat – Phoenix truly is a hot spot for endurance athletes and sporting enthusiasts alike!

QUICK FACTS: Phoenix
Major Sports Teams
Arizona Cardinals Phoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury
Arizona Diamondbacks Phoenix Coyotes Arizona Rattlers
Main Attractions
Piestewa Peak McDowell Mountain Park Mt. Lemmon
Downtown Phoenix Arts District Desert Botanical Gardens Camelback Mountain
Arcosanti Stone Arch Bride Heard Museum
Favorite Local Races
Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon Dueces Wild Triathlon Phoenix Rock n Roll Marathon
Tuscon Triathlon Series Ironman Arizona
Favorite Place to Train
Arizona Canal Mt. Lemmon Scottsdale Mountain
Papago Park Trails Hidden Hills Bartlett Lake
ATHLETE FAVORITES
David Daer What do you love about your city/market as an athlete?

"Excellent weather for training for 9 months of the year. Good running trails throughout the metropolitan area. Large events that draw out of town athletes (Ironman AZ, PF Chang's Marathon and Half Marathon) Relatively easy air travel for out of town races, since both Southwest and US Airways operate large hubs here." - David Daer
Kristina Wagner Cook

What is the best time of year to visit and why?

" October - November and March - April because the weather is perfect!" - Kristina Wagner Cook

Kara Mumford Favorite Local Race (Why is it your favorite?)

"Dueces Wild in Show Low, Arizona.  Dueces Wild is a great triathlon festival and a lot of fun.  The course is challenging, but the support is wonderful!" - Kara Mumford

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