TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K
- Date Sun 7th March 2027
- Time 7:30AM MST
- Location Oro Valley, Arizona
- Price $38.10 - $75.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the TMC Arizona Distance Classic on March 7, 2027, in beautiful Oro Valley, Pima! This vibrant event features a variety of race distances to cater to all fitness levels, including a challenging Half Marathon, an exciting Quarter Marathon, and a fun 5K. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, participants can enjoy breathtaking views while celebrating a healthy, active lifestyle.
Join fellow runners and walkers for a weekend filled with fitness and festivities! The course is fully supported for 3.5 hours, ensuring a fantastic experience for everyone involved. As a special treat, the first 1,300 registrants will receive a beautiful souvenir race shirt, and all finishers will be awarded a colorful medal to commemorate their achievement. With food trucks, live music, a vendor expo, and plenty of cheer groups along the route, the TMC Arizona Distance Classic promises to be a joyous celebration of community and athleticism. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or tackling your very first race, this event is not to be missed!
Join fellow runners and walkers for a weekend filled with fitness and festivities! The course is fully supported for 3.5 hours, ensuring a fantastic experience for everyone involved. As a special treat, the first 1,300 registrants will receive a beautiful souvenir race shirt, and all finishers will be awarded a colorful medal to commemorate their achievement. With food trucks, live music, a vendor expo, and plenty of cheer groups along the route, the TMC Arizona Distance Classic promises to be a joyous celebration of community and athleticism. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or tackling your very first race, this event is not to be missed!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 EDITION OF THE TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC IS OPEN. WE'RE PLANNING THE EVENT FOR MARCH 7, 2027, STAGED AT THE SAME LOCATION ON THE SAME ROUTE!
JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL, SUN-SPLASHED ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA FOR A FUN-FILLED RUNNING PARTY, WITH MULTIPLE DISTANCES FOR ALL ABILITIES -- MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND OF FITNESS AND FUN!
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.
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THE FIRST 1300 REGISTRANTS RECEIVE THE BEAUTIFUL SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT
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ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A COLORFUL RACE NUMBER, AN OFFICIAL FINISHING TIME, WITH FINISHER'S VIDEO.
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NO MATTER THE RACE, EVERY FINISHER RECEIVES THE COOL SOUVENIR FINISHER'S MEDAL!
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OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS IN ALL THREE EVENTS, PLUS A MORNING FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS, MUSIC, VENDOR EXPO, AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES.
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PLENTIFUL AID STATIONS AND CHEER GROUPS LINE THE COURSE THROUGH THE FOOTHILLS OF THE STUNNING SANTA CATALINA MOUNTAINS.
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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].
2027 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.
JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL, SUN-SPLASHED ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA FOR A FUN-FILLED RUNNING PARTY, WITH MULTIPLE DISTANCES FOR ALL ABILITIES -- MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND OF FITNESS AND FUN!
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.
*
THE FIRST 1300 REGISTRANTS RECEIVE THE BEAUTIFUL 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].
2027 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
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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
*
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. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (7:30AM MST)
$75.20
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 1000 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. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (8:05AM MST)
$48.70
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 Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (8:05AM MST)
$38.10
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
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