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November 8, 2026

Kickoff Party Schedule

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 

Life Time Biltmore, 2580 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 

RUN OF EVENTS

Free for members and non-members 
6:30–7:30 PM | Social Run 
Starting at Life Time Biltmore: 2580 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Social run with Phoenix Run Club 
7:30 PM | Kickoff Event Begins 
Life Time Biltmore Rooftop Pool  
  • Appetizers 
  • Mocktails 
  • DJ 
  • Photo opportunities 
  • Vendors 
 
7:45 PM | Welcome + Official Medal Reveal 
  • Life Time Ambassadors + Dr. Art introduce themselves and welcome runners to the Phoenix Half Marathon 
  • Dr. Art shares more about the history and legacy of the event 
  • Official Phoenix Half Marathon medal reveal 
  • Build excitement around what athletes will be working toward on November 8 
 
8:00 PM | Training Panel 
  • Former professional runner Sara Slattery joins a panel discussion featuring Dr. Art focused on how to approach the final seven weeks of training leading into race day 
  • Training guidance, preparation, community and race-day confidence 
 
8:30–9:30/10:00 PM | Mix & Mingle + Athlete Experiences 

Attendees can explore: 

  • Life Time welcome table + raffle/giveaway/ Race Sign up Table 
  • Dynamic Stretch booth with the DPT team 
  • Life Time Health sampling 
  • Race Goal Wall — athletes can write down their race goals and snap a Polaroid 
  • Sara Slattery + book booth 
  • Additional vendor experiences 
  • Time to connect with fellow runners, run clubs, ambassadors and the Life Time team 

 

10:00 PM | Event Ends 

 

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