Unleash Your Inner Athlete and Conquer the Yuma Marathon

Frequently Asked Questions

Entrants:

Registration is available on www.active.com or via our website at www.yumamarathon.com. Early bird discounts available. Refer to either website for details and deadlines.

On Site Registration and Packet Pickup:

Registration will also be available between 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday before the race as well as up to 1 hour before scheduled race time on race day. Packet, Entrant shirt and Timing chips can be picked up on Friday or the morning before the race outside of the Casino. Once you have picked up your packet you will not be required to check in again. Please expect some lines and possible delays during on-site registrations.

Certified Course:

The Marathon course is certified by the USATF and provided an opportunity to qualify for the Boston Marathon. The course is an out and back course with minimal elevation change. Most of the race is run on the flats going downhill for about 74 feet at the start and running back up the 74 feet a couple of miles before the finish.

Race Course:

Only registered runners will be allowed on the course. Bicycles, strollers and unregistered runners will not be allowed on the course. Runners will be running on the shoulder of a highway. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and be safe.

Medals & Shirts:

All participants will receive an official technical fabric T‐shirt and finisher medal. Goodie Bags are available to the first 300 participants to check in.

Awards & Cash Prizes:

Awards will be presented once the top finishers in each classification are determined. Cash Prizes will be issued to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place individual male/female runners in each of the Marathon and Half Marathon categories.

Photos:

A race-day photo gallery following the race will be posted at www.caballeros.photoshelter.com. Photos from previous races are also posted at the same location. To download photos for personal use only, place photos in shopping cart and proceed to checkout. All photos are priced at $0.00. 

Drones:

Drones are not allowed at this event without express written consent of the host.