GETTING RACE-READY
Plan ahead with confidence so you can focus on the run (and fun)!
what to bring
All participants should have their bibs visible and pinned to the front of their shirt.
For safety purposes, all participants should keep their IDs on them throughout race day (on-course and at the Finish Festival).
Water, electrolytes and gels will be provided on-course, but it is recommended to bring whatever fuel and hydration you’ve been training with.
For information about what you can bring on race day, please check our Allowable and Prohibited Items page.
Parking and Transit
Plan ahead for race weekend! Visit our Parking and Transit page to plan your travel accordingly. You can learn more about road closures in our Event Guide.
Safety and Security
Safety is a top priority for Every Woman’s Marathon organizers, state and city agencies and law enforcement partners. Visit our Safety and Security page to learn more about policies and procedures that will be in place to ensure the health and safety of our runners, volunteers, staff and spectators.
restrooms
There will be plenty of clean restrooms at the start, along the course and at the Finish Line and festival, all stocked with essential items such as Band-Aids, hair ties, feminine products and more! Restrooms will be at each water station along the course—keep an eye out for our luxury restrooms on the course, at Mile 5.6, Mile 14 and Mile 20. See our Start Line Map and Finish Line Map for details on where restrooms will be located at each location.
medical
On race day, HonorHealth will be right there with you from start to finish. Along the course, you’ll find basic first-aid stations staffed by experts ready to step in if you need support. At the finish line, the team will be there to provide additional help with refueling and recovery—so you can focus on celebrating every mile you’ve conquered.
If you or another participant needs assistance on course, call 911 in the event of an emergency. For non-emergencies, ask a nearby runner, volunteer or staff member to notify the next medical tent. Please provide as much detail as possible, including the participant’s bib number and exact location.
Check out our Start Line Map, Course Map, Finish Line Map and Finish Festival Map for details on where the medical tents will be located on race day.
Lactation support
We will have designated lactation tents at the Start Line, on-course (approximately mile 14) and at the Finish Festival.
For All Mothers will be at each tent to support you! Each tent will include a chair, table, sanitation supplies and breast pumps. Every Woman’s Marathon will not be storing or transporting any breast milk.
timing
The Every Woman’s Marathon timing system is provided by Laurel Innovation. All runners will receive a bib with the timing tag affixed to the back. Nothing is required of the participant to activate the timing. Please ensure the following to receive an accurate time:
- Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
- Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
- Race bib is pinned on all four corners
- Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
ARRIVAL
The Start Line is at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The main entrance to WestWorld off Pima Road will be closed on race morning. You can learn more about road closures in our Event Guide.
Please see our Parking and Transit page for details on getting to the Start Line, including runner drop-off, parking and Start Line shuttles. Please note: If you plan to take a shuttle to the Start Line, you must request your shuttle pass by Thursday, November 6. Shuttle passes will not be available on-site.
The Start Line Village will open at 5:45am, and the race will start at 7:00am. We recommend that you arrive no later than 6:30am.
If you are not in the start corrals by 7:10am, you will be denied entry to the race.
START LINE VILLAGE
We’ve got you covered on race morning with everything you need before you start!
- Plenty of restrooms and essential items (Band-Aids, hair ties, feminine products and more)
- Medical tent staffed by HonorHealth, our official medical partner
- Refreshments
- Information booth to answer last-minute questions
- Solutions tent for any bib-related issues
- Lactation tent for nursing mothers
- Gear check for you to check a bag and pick it up at the Finish Line
Check out our Start Line Map to see where everything is located.
GEAR CHECK
Runners can drop off a bag at the Start Line gear check (UPS trucks) beginning at 5:45am. Gear check will be located in the Start Line Village. All bags will be transported to the Finish Line, where you can collect your belongings before heading to the Finish Festival.
All bags must be dropped by 7:00am at the Start Line and picked up by 4:00pm at the Finish Line.
See our Start Line Map and Finish Line Map for details on where gear check will be at each location.
Your bib will include a corresponding gear tag to attach to your bag. We recommend attaching the tag before arriving to save time. You will check your bag at the truck marked with your last name. Once your bag is checked, you will not be able to access it until after the race.
Gear check will only accept personal-sized bags. No roller bags, suitcases, bikes, scooters or other oversized items will be permitted. Please refer to our Allowable and Prohibited Items list for more details. Athletes with disabilities may check larger items, such as prostheses. Please do not check valuables or personal items (e.g., wallet, ID, cell phone). Every Woman’s Marathon is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
START TIME AND CORRAL INFO
The wheelchair division will start at 6:57am, with the rest of participants starting at 7:00am.
If you are not in the start corrals by 7:10am, you will be denied entry to the race.
There will be 10 corrals. Participants will be given the opportunity to self-seed themselves in their preferred corral. Start corrals will have a suggested pace so runners and walkers can find the corral best suited for their needs.
We ask that Corral 1 be utilized for runners projected to finish the race in under four hours. To ensure a smooth race start, we will be using a wave start format with varying time gaps between each corral.
| Corral | SUGGESTED Pace | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:10 and under | 4 hours and under |
| 2 | 9:10-10:20 | 4:00-4:30 hours |
| 3 | 10:20–10:55 | 4:30–4:45 hours |
| 4 | 10:55–11:30 | 4:45–5:00 hours |
| 5 | 11:30–12:00 | 5:00–5:15 hours |
| 6 | 12:00–12:35 | 5:15–5:30 hours |
| 7 | 12:35–13:10 | 5:30–5:45 hours |
| 8 | 13:10–13:45 | 5:45–6:00 hours |
| 9 | 13:45–14:20 | 6:00–6:15 hours |
| 10 | 14:20–17:45 | 6:15–7:45 hours |
the race
Learn more about available support during your run from start to finish.
PACE TEAMS
Sole Sports will be your official pace team for Every Woman’s Marathon!
We will have pace groups in 30-minute pace intervals, starting at a 3:30 finish time. Visit the Sole Sports Pace Team at the Information Booth at the Wellness Fair & Expo to ask questions and find the pace group that’s right for you.
On race day, pacers will be holding signs with their group’s finish time so you can easily join them.
AID STATIONS
We will be offering nutrition and hydration on the course to keep you fueled and supported! Aid stations will be located approximately every 1.5–2.5 miles, stocked with varying products.
Visit our Course Details page for aid station locations and what will be offered at each location.
Check out the Sole Sports booth at the Wellness Fair & Expo to stock up on additional products to carry with you on course!
COURSE CUT-OFFS/TAIL PROGRAM
The official course time limit for Every Woman’s Marathon is 7 hours and 45 minutes, which is a run/walk pace of at least 17 minutes and 45 seconds per mile. The course time limit begins when the last marathon participant corral crosses the Start Line.
Click here for information and options if you fall behind pace. Please make note of designated course cut-off locations and times.
FINISH ZONE LOCATION
The Finish Line is located in Old Town Scottsdale, on Main Street and Scottsdale Road.
After conquering 26.2 and crossing the Finish Line, you will enter a secure area to collect your medal, chocolate milk, water and snacks.
This area is for registered participants only.
GEAR CHECK
Gear dropped at the Start Line will be transported to the Finish Line. After exiting the secure finish zone, you can collect your belongings from gear check (see location on Finish Line Map).
All gear must be picked up by 4:00pm.
MEET UP WITH YOUR CHEER SQUAD
We’ll have recommended meet-up zones where you can meet family and friends before heading to the Finish Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center. You can find these zones on our Finish Line Map. Family and friends must be escorted by a race participant to enter the Finish Festival.
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