TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K
- Date Sun 7th March 2027
- Time 7:30AM MST
- Location Oro Valley, Arizona
- Price $32.80 - $64.60
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, Marathon
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the TMC Arizona Distance Classic, taking place on Sunday, March 7, 2027, in the beautiful Oro Valley, Pima County! This exciting event features three race distances to cater to all skill levels: a challenging Half Marathon, an invigorating Quarter Marathon, and a fun 5K, making it perfect for seasoned runners and beginners alike. Experience the breathtaking views of the Catalina Mountains as you race along scenic routes that are fully supported for up to 3.5 hours.
Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a weekend filled with health, happiness, and community spirit! With a vibrant festival atmosphere, participants can enjoy food trucks, live music, and a vendor expo at the Roche Tissue Diagnostics facilities, where the race festivities will kick off. Each runner will receive a colorful race number and a unique finisher's medal, while the first 1,300 registrants will be awarded a stylish sublimated race shirt. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate an active lifestyle in one of Arizona's most picturesque locations! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a weekend filled with health, happiness, and community spirit! With a vibrant festival atmosphere, participants can enjoy food trucks, live music, and a vendor expo at the Roche Tissue Diagnostics facilities, where the race festivities will kick off. Each runner will receive a colorful race number and a unique finisher's medal, while the first 1,300 registrants will be awarded a stylish sublimated race shirt. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate an active lifestyle in one of Arizona's most picturesque locations! Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
MARCH 10 UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR THE POST-RACE REPORT [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-you-for-being-part-of-the-TMC-Arizona-Distance-Classic-.html?soid=1102036493508&aid=atqM0b14b7I] THAT WAS SENT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
MARCH 9 UPDATE: REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 EDITION IS OPEN. THE TENTATIVE DATE WILL BE MARCH 7, 2027 -- BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN CONFIRMED WITH THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY. WE MAY NEED TO MOVE THE EVENT TO MARCH 14, 2027. DETAILS COMING SHORTLY.
MARCH 8 RACE DAY UPDATE: ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA ROADRUNNERS AND ALL OF THE EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING PART OF THIS 2026 EDITION OF THE TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC. WE HOPE YOU HAD AS ENJOYABLE A TIME AS WE DID! SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, THE ORO VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, AND THE 80+ VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS EVENT HAPPEN!
WE'RE WORKING ON A POST-RACE REPORT, BUT HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS:
1) SHIRTS: IF YOU DID NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT OR YOU WANT TO SWAP SHIRT SIZES, YOU CAN VISIT THE RUNNING SHOP (3055 NORTH CAMPBELL, TUCSON) STARTING ON TUESDAY. UNFORTUNATELY, AT THIS WRITING, WE DO NOT KNOW WHICH SIZES WE HAVE REMAINING . . .
2) RESULTS: RACE RESULTS CAN BE FOUND AT THE LINK ABOVE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/64457#resultSetId-629445;perpage:100] OR WWW.RUNSAR.ORG [https://www.runsar.org]. THANKS TO GREG AND GRANT AT ROADRUNNER RACE TIMING FOR ALL THE EFFORT PUTTING THEM TOGETHER. IF YOU SPOT A MISTAKE OR HAVE A QUESTION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.ROADRUNNERRACETIMING.COM/CONTACT.HTML [https://www.roadrunnerracetiming.com/contact.html]
3) AWARDS: IF YOU DID NOT PICK UP YOUR RUNNING SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY, YOU CAN VISIT THE RUNNING SHOP STARTING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH TO PICK UP YOUR GIFT CARD. WE CALLED OUT OVER 250 NAMES AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY -- THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD CHEER AND HAPPINESS!
4) PHOTOS: OUR GOOD FRIEND DAMION ALEXANDER WILL POST HIS AWESOME RACE DAY PHOTOS TO HIS SMUGMUG ACCOUNT IN A DAY OR SO. SEE HTTPS://THETUCSONPHOTOGRAPHER.SMUGMUG.COM/SPORTS/RUNNING/ROADRUNNING [https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/RoadRunning]
5) MORE PHOTOS: SOMETIME SOON ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY WILL HAVE THEIR RACE DAY PHOTOS READY, TOO. WE'LL ANNOUNCE THAT INFO SHORTLY.
6) NEIGHBOR NEWS AND DISCOUNTS: ARIZONA ZIP LINES IS OFFERING A DISCOUNT TO ALL RUNNERS ALL WEEK. [https://runsignup.com/Race/ArizonaDistanceClassicHalfMarathonQuarterMarathonand5K/Page/Arizona-Zip-Line-Discount]
7) EMAILS: WE'LL ADD YOU ALL TO OUR VARIOUS EMAIL LISTS, WITH UPCOMING RACE NEWS AND OTHER ITEMS. SOMETIME THIS WEEK WE'LL SEND A "THANK YOU" EMAIL WITH DISCOUNTS TO UPCOMING EVENTS!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR RANDY ACCETTA AT RANDY@RUNTUCSON.NET.
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2027: SEEMS LIKE ALL SYSTEMS ARE GOOD TO GO FOR THE NEXT TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC. DATES AND DETAILS ANNOUNCED SHORTLY! A FUN-FILLED RUNNING PARTY, WITH MULTIPLE DISTANCES FOR ALL ABILITIES -- MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND OF FITNESS AND FUN IN BEAUTIFUL ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA.
A TRUE CELEBRATION OF THE HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WE ENCOURAGE RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND ABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE. WHETHER YOU'RE TRAINING FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON AND WANT TO TEST YOUR RACE DAY ABILITIES OR YOU WANT TO COMPLETE A RACE FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE'VE GOT SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
WITH STUNNING VIEWS OF THE CATALINA MOUNTAINS TO THE EAST, THE TORTOLITA MOUNTAINS TO THE NORTH, AND THE TUCSON MOUNTAINS TO THE WEST, THE AZDC IS A PERFECT SPOT FOR A SPRING DESTINATION RACE. THE BREATHTAKING COURSE IS OPEN AND FULLY SUPPORTED FOR 3.5 HOURS.
COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN OR LOCAL AND WANT A FUN STAYCATION? CHECK OUT THE DISCOUNTED PRICING TO THE EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT [https://runsignup.com/Race/ArizonaDistanceClassicHalfMarathonQuarterMarathonand5K/Page/HotelDiscount], AN 8 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE STARTING LINE.
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THE FIRST 1300 REGISTRANTS RECEIVE THE BEAUTIFUL SUBLIMATED SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT
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ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A COLORFUL RACE NUMBER, AN OFFICIAL FINISHING TIME, WITH FINISHER'S VIDEO.
*
NO MATTER THE RACE, EVERY FINISHER RECEIVES THE COOL SOUVENIR FINISHER'S MEDAL!
*
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS IN ALL THREE EVENTS, PLUS A MORNING FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS, MUSIC, VENDOR EXPO, AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES.
*
PLENTIFUL AID STATIONS AND CHEER GROUPS LINE THE COURSE THROUGH THE FOOTHILLS OF THE STUNNING SANTA CATALINA MOUNTAINS.
*
PRODUCED BY THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA ROADRUNNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RUN TUCSON, THE TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC TAKES PLACE ON THE SCENIC ROADWAYS OF BEAUTIFUL ORO VALLEY, JUST NORTH OF TUCSON, ARIZONA.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO TITLE SPONSOR TMC HEALTH FOR PROVIDING FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE EVENT -- AND SPECIAL THANKS TO THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND THE OVPD FOR HOSTING US.
RUN MORE, PAY LESS! SAR MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT THAT COVERS RUNSIGNUP FEES AT ALL SAR-OWNED RACES. NOT A MEMBER? JOIN SAR: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/MEMBERORG/SOUTHERNARIZONAROADRUNNERS [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners]
FOR MORE RACE DETAILS, PLEASE SEE HTTPS://ARIZONADISTANCECLASSIC.COM [https://arizonadistanceclassic.com]
ROUTES
SEE THE HALF MARATHON COURSE HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6319389199].
SEE THE QUARTER MARATHON COURSE HERE. [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2825968]
SEE THE 5K RUN/WALK COURSE HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2825961].
2026 PLANNED RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2027
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IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, WITH HAPPY HOUR 6:00 - 7:00 PM, AT THE RUNNING SHOP, 3055 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2027
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IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM AT THE RUNNING SHOP, 3055 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ
SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2027
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RACE STAGING LOCATION: ROCHE TISSUE DIAGNOSTICS FACILITIES, AT 1910 INNOVATION PARK DRIVE, ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, WITH FOOD TRUCKS, MUSIC, ACTIVITIES, VENDOR EXPO AND MORE
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IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP: 5:30 - 6:45 AM
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PARKING CLOSES AT 6:15 AM SO ALL VEHICLES MUST BE ON SITE BY 6:15 AM
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HALF MARATHON START: 6:30 AM
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QUARTER MARATHON AND 5K START: 7:05 AM
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5K AND QUARTER MARATHON AWARDS BEGIN: 9:00 AM APPROXIMATELY
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HALF MARATHON AWARDS BEGIN: 10:00 AM APPROXIMATELY
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COURSE CLOSURE: 10:00 AM
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EVENT CLOSURE: 11:30 AM
VISIT OUR EVENT WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOTELS, PARKING, THE COURSE, AND MORE! SEE ARIZONADISTANCECLASSIC.COM [https://arizonadistanceclassic.com]!
COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? CHECK OUT THE ORO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE [https://orovalleychamber.com/] AND VISIT TUCSON [https://www.visittucson.org/] FOR INFORMATION ON NEARBY ATTRACTIONS.
EVENT QUESTIONS CONTACT RANDY ACCETTA AT RANDY@RUNTUCSON.NET.
MARCH 9 UPDATE: REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 EDITION IS OPEN. THE TENTATIVE DATE WILL BE MARCH 7, 2027 -- BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN CONFIRMED WITH THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY. WE MAY NEED TO MOVE THE EVENT TO MARCH 14, 2027. DETAILS COMING SHORTLY.
MARCH 8 RACE DAY UPDATE: ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA ROADRUNNERS AND ALL OF THE EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING PART OF THIS 2026 EDITION OF THE TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC. WE HOPE YOU HAD AS ENJOYABLE A TIME AS WE DID! SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, THE ORO VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, AND THE 80+ VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS EVENT HAPPEN!
WE'RE WORKING ON A POST-RACE REPORT, BUT HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS:
1) SHIRTS: IF YOU DID NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT OR YOU WANT TO SWAP SHIRT SIZES, YOU CAN VISIT THE RUNNING SHOP (3055 NORTH CAMPBELL, TUCSON) STARTING ON TUESDAY. UNFORTUNATELY, AT THIS WRITING, WE DO NOT KNOW WHICH SIZES WE HAVE REMAINING . . .
2) RESULTS: RACE RESULTS CAN BE FOUND AT THE LINK ABOVE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/64457#resultSetId-629445;perpage:100] OR WWW.RUNSAR.ORG [https://www.runsar.org]. THANKS TO GREG AND GRANT AT ROADRUNNER RACE TIMING FOR ALL THE EFFORT PUTTING THEM TOGETHER. IF YOU SPOT A MISTAKE OR HAVE A QUESTION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.ROADRUNNERRACETIMING.COM/CONTACT.HTML [https://www.roadrunnerracetiming.com/contact.html]
3) AWARDS: IF YOU DID NOT PICK UP YOUR RUNNING SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY, YOU CAN VISIT THE RUNNING SHOP STARTING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH TO PICK UP YOUR GIFT CARD. WE CALLED OUT OVER 250 NAMES AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY -- THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD CHEER AND HAPPINESS!
4) PHOTOS: OUR GOOD FRIEND DAMION ALEXANDER WILL POST HIS AWESOME RACE DAY PHOTOS TO HIS SMUGMUG ACCOUNT IN A DAY OR SO. SEE HTTPS://THETUCSONPHOTOGRAPHER.SMUGMUG.COM/SPORTS/RUNNING/ROADRUNNING [https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/RoadRunning]
5) MORE PHOTOS: SOMETIME SOON ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY WILL HAVE THEIR RACE DAY PHOTOS READY, TOO. WE'LL ANNOUNCE THAT INFO SHORTLY.
6) NEIGHBOR NEWS AND DISCOUNTS: ARIZONA ZIP LINES IS OFFERING A DISCOUNT TO ALL RUNNERS ALL WEEK. [https://runsignup.com/Race/ArizonaDistanceClassicHalfMarathonQuarterMarathonand5K/Page/Arizona-Zip-Line-Discount]
7) EMAILS: WE'LL ADD YOU ALL TO OUR VARIOUS EMAIL LISTS, WITH UPCOMING RACE NEWS AND OTHER ITEMS. SOMETIME THIS WEEK WE'LL SEND A "THANK YOU" EMAIL WITH DISCOUNTS TO UPCOMING EVENTS!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR RANDY ACCETTA AT RANDY@RUNTUCSON.NET.
--
2027: SEEMS LIKE ALL SYSTEMS ARE GOOD TO GO FOR THE NEXT TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC. DATES AND DETAILS ANNOUNCED SHORTLY! A FUN-FILLED RUNNING PARTY, WITH MULTIPLE DISTANCES FOR ALL ABILITIES -- MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND OF FITNESS AND FUN IN BEAUTIFUL ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA.
A TRUE CELEBRATION OF THE HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WE ENCOURAGE RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND ABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE. WHETHER YOU'RE TRAINING FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON AND WANT TO TEST YOUR RACE DAY ABILITIES OR YOU WANT TO COMPLETE A RACE FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE'VE GOT SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
WITH STUNNING VIEWS OF THE CATALINA MOUNTAINS TO THE EAST, THE TORTOLITA MOUNTAINS TO THE NORTH, AND THE TUCSON MOUNTAINS TO THE WEST, THE AZDC IS A PERFECT SPOT FOR A SPRING DESTINATION RACE. THE BREATHTAKING COURSE IS OPEN AND FULLY SUPPORTED FOR 3.5 HOURS.
COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN OR LOCAL AND WANT A FUN STAYCATION? CHECK OUT THE DISCOUNTED PRICING TO THE EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT [https://runsignup.com/Race/ArizonaDistanceClassicHalfMarathonQuarterMarathonand5K/Page/HotelDiscount], AN 8 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE STARTING LINE.
*
THE FIRST 1300 REGISTRANTS RECEIVE THE BEAUTIFUL SUBLIMATED SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT
*
ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A COLORFUL RACE NUMBER, AN OFFICIAL FINISHING TIME, WITH FINISHER'S VIDEO.
*
NO MATTER THE RACE, EVERY FINISHER RECEIVES THE COOL SOUVENIR FINISHER'S MEDAL!
*
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS IN ALL THREE EVENTS, PLUS A MORNING FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS, MUSIC, VENDOR EXPO, AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES.
*
PLENTIFUL AID STATIONS AND CHEER GROUPS LINE THE COURSE THROUGH THE FOOTHILLS OF THE STUNNING SANTA CATALINA MOUNTAINS.
*
PRODUCED BY THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA ROADRUNNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RUN TUCSON, THE TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC TAKES PLACE ON THE SCENIC ROADWAYS OF BEAUTIFUL ORO VALLEY, JUST NORTH OF TUCSON, ARIZONA.
*
SPECIAL THANKS TO TITLE SPONSOR TMC HEALTH FOR PROVIDING FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE EVENT -- AND SPECIAL THANKS TO THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY AND THE OVPD FOR HOSTING US.
RUN MORE, PAY LESS! SAR MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT THAT COVERS RUNSIGNUP FEES AT ALL SAR-OWNED RACES. NOT A MEMBER? JOIN SAR: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/MEMBERORG/SOUTHERNARIZONAROADRUNNERS [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners]
FOR MORE RACE DETAILS, PLEASE SEE HTTPS://ARIZONADISTANCECLASSIC.COM [https://arizonadistanceclassic.com]
ROUTES
SEE THE HALF MARATHON COURSE HERE [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6319389199].
SEE THE QUARTER MARATHON COURSE HERE. [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2825968]
SEE THE 5K RUN/WALK COURSE HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2825961].
2026 PLANNED RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2027
*
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP: 4:00 - 7:00 PM, WITH HAPPY HOUR 6:00 - 7:00 PM, AT THE RUNNING SHOP, 3055 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2027
*
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM AT THE RUNNING SHOP, 3055 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ
SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2027
*
RACE STAGING LOCATION: ROCHE TISSUE DIAGNOSTICS FACILITIES, AT 1910 INNOVATION PARK DRIVE, ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, WITH FOOD TRUCKS, MUSIC, ACTIVITIES, VENDOR EXPO AND MORE
*
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP: 5:30 - 6:45 AM
*
PARKING CLOSES AT 6:15 AM SO ALL VEHICLES MUST BE ON SITE BY 6:15 AM
*
HALF MARATHON START: 6:30 AM
*
QUARTER MARATHON AND 5K START: 7:05 AM
*
5K AND QUARTER MARATHON AWARDS BEGIN: 9:00 AM APPROXIMATELY
*
HALF MARATHON AWARDS BEGIN: 10:00 AM APPROXIMATELY
*
COURSE CLOSURE: 10:00 AM
*
EVENT CLOSURE: 11:30 AM
VISIT OUR EVENT WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOTELS, PARKING, THE COURSE, AND MORE! SEE ARIZONADISTANCECLASSIC.COM [https://arizonadistanceclassic.com]!
COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? CHECK OUT THE ORO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE [https://orovalleychamber.com/] AND VISIT TUCSON [https://www.visittucson.org/] FOR INFORMATION ON NEARBY ATTRACTIONS.
EVENT QUESTIONS CONTACT RANDY ACCETTA AT RANDY@RUNTUCSON.NET.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (7:30AM MST)
$64.60
Experience the exhilaration of completing the world's most popular race distance in the foothills of the gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains in Oro Valley, Arizona, just north of Tucson. The TMC Arizona Distance Classic begins at the gorgeously situated campus of Roche Tissue Diagnostics (on Innovation Park Drive, just south of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard) and takes participants west, and back on the gently rolling course along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard. The course winds through a scenic neighborhood, studded with saguaro cacti and surrounding picturesque Honey Bee Canyon. 3.5 Hour Time Limit: The course closes at 10:00 am. Event Swag The first 500 registered participants will receive the following items Tech t-shirt Finisher medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
Quarter Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (8:05AM MST)
$43.40
Experience the exhilaration of completing a quarter of a marathon race distance in the foothills of the gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains in Oro Valley, Arizona, just north of Tucson. The "Quarter Marathon" is an AZDC signature distance that allows runners and walkers to enjoy "a half of a half." The course features much of the same characteristics of the Half Marathon course, with runners and walkers also starting at the Roche Tissue Diagnostics campus (on Innovation Park Drive, just south of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard), and takes participants west, and back on the gently rolling course along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard. While the race is only half as long, the post-race celebration is the same as the Half, with sole-moving music, complimentary refreshments, and a lively post-race expo. 3 Hour Time Limit: The Quarter Marathon course closes at 10:00 am. No double dipping. Participant is responsible to verify their time and finish position. No adjustments will be made to results once awards have been given out. Event Swag The first 400 registered participants will receive the following items Tech t-shirt Finisher medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (8:05AM MST)
$32.80
Experience the exhilaration of completing the enjoyable 5K race distance in the foothills of the gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains in Oro Valley, Arizona, just north of Tucson. The 5K allows runners and walkers to enjoy the TMC Arizona Distance Classic's scenic race course and celebration of the healthy, active lifestyle by participating in a 3.1-mile race along Innovation Park Drive and Rancho Vistoso Boulevard on an out and back course. The gently rolling hills of the first leg of the Half Marathon offer the challenging yet enjoyable opportunity to put feet to street and be part of the action. The return leg of the 5K is delightfully downhill and offers, arguably, the most amazing Southwestern race event views available. There is an aid station and ample opportunities for motivation and celebration from start to finish. No double dipping. Participant is responsible to verify their time and finish position. No adjustments will be made to results once awards have been given out. Event Swag The first 400 registered participants will receive the following items Tech t-shirt Finisher's medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
Half Marathon Wheelchair Rider
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (7:30AM MST)
$43.40
This event is for those involved with Team Hoyt or other chair-pushed organizations. Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
Quarter Marathon Wheelchair Rider
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 7th March 2027 (7:30AM MST)
$43.40
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