The Mesa Marathon and Phoenix Marathon are proud to announce Human Powered Health as the Official Performance Partner of both events and the Presenting Sponsor of the Desert Double, reflecting a shared commitment to helping runners perform at their highest level throughout the racing season.
As part of the partnership, every registered participant in the Mesa Marathon and Phoenix Marathon will receive a complimentary virtual performance assessment with an expert Performance Physiologist at Human Powered Health Performance Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The consultation gives runners access to expert insights into their health, fitness, movement, and performance, helping them train smarter, recover more effectively, and achieve their personal goals.
The partnership also strengthens the Desert Double challenge, celebrating runners who take on any available distance at both the Phoenix Marathon and Mesa Marathon. Whether chasing a personal best, earning the exclusive Desert Double medal, or simply crossing another finish line, Human Powered Health will provide athletes with data designed to support their performance beyond race day.
“At Brooksee, we’re committed to creating an exceptional experience for runners from registration through the finish line,” said Aubrey Curl, Director of Partnerships at Brooksee.
“Partnering with Human Powered Health allows us to extend that experience by giving runners of all levels access to world-class performance testing and insights that can help them reach their next goal.”
Human Powered Health combines cutting-edge sports science data and insights to help athletes of all levels unlock their full potential. Through advanced physiological testing and data-driven training recommendations from Master’s-level physiologists, the Performance Lab empowers runners to better understand their bodies and optimize every mile.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Brooksee as the Official Performance Partner of the Phoenix and Mesa Marathons, and the Presenting Sponsor for the Desert Double,” said Human Powered Health Chief Performance Officer, Dan Cohen.
“These premier races align with our mission to help athletes of all levels unlock their full potential through advanced physiological testing and personalized, science-backed recommendations from the team at our performance lab in Scottsdale. We are proud to support runners, helping them perform at their best and elevate their race-day experience.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting athletes not only on race day, but throughout the entire training cycle. Registration for both events is now open. Participants who complete either the marathon, half marathon, 10 miler, or 5K at the 2026 Phoenix Marathon, and the marathon, half marathon, or 10K at the 2027 Mesa Marathon will earn the coveted Desert Double medal, presented by Human Powered Health.
The Phoenix Marathon and Mesa Marathon are premier road racing events, offering runners unique and complementary race experiences. The Phoenix Marathon showcases the energy, diversity, and culture of the City of Phoenix, while the Mesa Marathon is renowned for its fast, net-downhill course and local experience flair.
Both events are produced by Brooksee, an endurance event production and services company committed to elevating the event experience for athletes. Founded in 2012, Brooksee operates as an all-in-one event production powerhouse where technology and endurance events intersect. Its portfolio includes the Las Vegas Marathon, Portland Marathon, Mesa Marathon, Phoenix Marathon, and the REVEL Race Series. Brooksee’s events consistently rank among the best in the country.
For more information, visit www.brooksee.com.
About Human Powered Health
Human Powered Health is dedicated to a healthier future. We harness the power of data and technology to inform proactive health recommendations and improve athletic performance. We believe that true health is self-made, and we are on a mission to provide everyone with access to accurate information about their unique physiology, and give them the tools to improve their longevity and athletic performance.
Our brands, including Human Powered Health Performance Labs, HumanGO and TeamGenius, along with our team of Master’s and PhD-level performance physiologists, help people at all levels of fitness measure and improve their performance across motion, mindset, nutrition and recovery. For more information, visit: humanpoweredhealth.com
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