The Marathon Project Chandler, AZ   Dec 12–13, 2026

The Marathon Project Gold Wave is a premier race experience for the serious amateur runner who trains hard, sets big goals, and wants to run AS FAST AS POSSIBLE.

Gold Wave Participants Receive:
– Flat, fast criterium style course
– Great weather (average high of 68 and low of 45)
– Pace groups (in five-minute increments as necessary from 2:20:00 to 3:30:00)
– Indoor warmup area
– No long bathroom lines
– No hour-long ride to the start
– Start/Finish in the same spot
– Bag drop-off at the start
– Bag pick-up at the finish
– Opportunity to line up just 15 minutes before the start
– Plenty of room to run
– Two fluid stations per loop
– Family/friends can see you up to 12 times in one spot
– Best swag bag in the business!

TMP 5K Participants Receive:
– Flat, fast, course (one loop of the marathon route)
– Great weather (average high of 68 and low of 45)
– TMP 5K Official Race Day Shirt

Registration Process:
The Marathon Project Gold Wave will consist of up to 400 total participants. Athletes of any age or gender who have run under 3:30:00 for the marathon (or the equivalent at a shorter distance) are encouraged to register.