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
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Social run with Phoenix Run Club
7:30 PM | Kickoff Event Begins
Life Time Biltmore Rooftop Pool
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Appetizers
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Mocktails
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DJ
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Photo opportunities
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Vendors
7:45 PM | Welcome + Official Medal Reveal
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Life Time Ambassadors + Dr. Art introduce themselves and welcome runners to the Phoenix Half Marathon
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Dr. Art shares more about the history and legacy of the event
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Official Phoenix Half Marathon medal reveal
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Build excitement around what athletes will be working toward on November 8
8:00 PM | Training Panel
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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
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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
