Visit Chandler Arizona

About Visit Chandler Arizona

The Valley of the Sun, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, attracts some of the biggest names in fitness races. In Chandler, female runners participate each February SHE Power Half Marathon and 5K in Downtown Chandler. This event empowers women of all ages and abilities and celebrates that can-do-attitude shared by determined women. With sunny days, blue skies and mild winter temperatures, the SHE Power Half Marathon & 5K is a an excellent add-on to a fantastic girls weekend in Chandler, AZ.

Chandler is located minutes away from competitive races including the P.F. Chang's Rock-N-Roll Marathon each January and triathletes will want to hit the streets and Tempe Town Lake each November for the Iron Man Triathlon.

The great thing about participation sports, there are all many 5K and assorted walks and runs that will put a spring in your step and maintain your active, healthy lifestyle. So if longer distances aren't your style, there are plenty of 5K running and walking events in Chandler. Annual events include the Lucky Clover Run and the energetic, young-at-heart Donut Judge Me 5K both in March, the Hakuna Mimosa 5K in April, the Brew HaHa Halloween 5K in October and the Strut Your Stuffing 5K each November, held on Thanksgiving Day - perfect for 'turkeys' of all ages.

Things to do in Visit Chandler Arizona

You may have heard Chandler described as a hub for tech and innovation, but Chandler has developed a reputation as an inviting, vibrant and diverse community with easy access to adventure and fun. Chandler offers visitors a wealth of activities and things to see and do. Whether you're seeking art and cultural experiences, a golf outing, nightlife, or fun for the whole family, attractions in Chandler will entertain you.

Travel details

Most visitors will arrive to Chandler by air and the community is located about 20 minutes from two airports: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) and transportation is relatively easy.

Private and corporate aircraft owners will find trouble-free access via Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD), located 18 miles southeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) is an excellent base for charter, transport and sightseeing excursions with more than 200,000 general aviation operations a year.

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