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2018 Starts & Stops

official starting lines and destination points

It takes approximately 52,000 steps to run/walk 26.2 miles (a marathon). And just like succeeding at any big goal, we're focused on taking it... step by step.


RUN, WALK, OR NOT: This is a Progressive Marathon -- The race is broken up into segments with 5 starting and 5 finish lines. Don't feel like doing a whole marathon? No sweat. Run or walk as far as you like, and meet up with us to celebrate at as many finish lines as you like.


MAXIMUM FITNESS – The official starting line. Join in the pre-race stretch and enjoy bottles of Fit+ Well endurance formulas to fuel up.

  • 8:00am: Pre-work out fuel up and stretch
  • 8:30am: Race officially begins (depart)

S&V URBAN ITALIAN – Known for wood-burning pizzas, authentic Italian eats & hand crafted fresh fruit martinis, come meet new friends & win prizes in a family-friendly environment while participants refuel & prepare for the next split. Then, stick around for brunch or join us for the next part of the race.

  • 10:30am: 1st Split Finish Line celebration & fuel up
  • 11:00am: 2nd Split officially begins (depart)

THE VIG –  Count on joining us at the fun, friendly, upscale neighborhood tavern that appeals to any and all in the heart of Scottsdale for awesome drinks, bites & cool stuff to win while participants catch their breath for the next split. Hang around for lunch afterwards or join us for the next part of the race.

  • 11:45pm: 2nd Split Finish Line celebration & fuel up
  • 12:15pm: 3rd Split officially begins (depart)

PIG & PICKLE – Simple, Humble, Good. Join us at one of Scottsdale's coolest neighborhood joints for hand-crafted cocktails, farm-to-table deliciousness and fun prizes while participants catch their breath for the next split. Stick around for amazing eats & beverage or join us for the next part of the race.

  • 1:45pm: 3rd Split Finish Line celebration & fuel up
  • 2:15pm: 4th Split officially begins (depart)

LA BOCCA – Urban Kitchen + Wine Bar brings together everyone’s all-time favorite Mediterranean & Italian ingredients. Meet us in the center of Tempe for fabulous drinks & food, plus prizes while participants catch their breath for the next split. Hang around afterwards or join the next part of the race.

  • 4:00pm: 4th Split Finish Line celebration & fuel up
  • 4:30pm: 5th Split officially begins (depart)

HOTEL VALLEY HO – Historically Hip, and named “one of the best-preserved mid-century hotels in the country", HVH is the perfect place to gather for the grande finale finish line and afterparty. Join us in congratulating participants for going the distance with a finisher's prize ceremony (for all distances achieved), and wind down with a champagne toast, yummy eats, and cake - (We definitely earned cake).

  • 6:15pm: Final Race Split Finish Line. Official Afterparty begins
  • 8:30pm: Afterparty concludes - Congratulations! Man, are we tired...


a marathon -- meet up style

This is different than your typical road race. Really different. It's more like a Meet Up that goes on for 26.2 miles. Show up for as much or little of it as you want. Use our routes or don't... It's all up to you.


This race is for FUN, and most importantly, it is for CHARITY to benefit Action for Healthy Kids. 


With that in mind, here's a few major differences and things to note:

  • There is no set entry fee for the race - Simply donate the dollar amount of your choice to enter
  • Routes are not marked & streets are not blocked off - Much like if you were doing a run with a Meet Up group or run club
  • Need/Want to alter the route for yourself? Go ahead... You do you... We're just glad to have you participate & help the kids
  • Services such as portable potties, water stations & first aid are not provided (again... the race is free)
  • Bottled water, endurance/energy drinks are complimentary for participants and provided at each of the 5 Start/Finish lines
  • Food & Beverage at each of the 5 Start/Finish line Meet Up destinations is the responsibility of each attendee and not complimentary. No purchase is necessary.
  • You don't have to run or walk at all: This is the one race where you can participate just by showing up at the finish line... All are welcome.

Stay tuned 2020