TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K
- Date Sun 8th March 2026
- Time 6:30AM MST
- Location Oro Valley, Arizona
- Price $43.40 - $85.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and community at the TMC Arizona Distance Classic on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in beautiful Oro Valley, Arizona! This exciting event offers race distances for everyone, including a thrilling Half Marathon, a scenic Quarter Marathon, and a fun 5K run/walk. Nestled among the stunning Catalina, Tortolita, and Tucson Mountains, the race promises breathtaking views and a fully supported course.
Join fellow runners and walkers of all abilities for a day filled with celebration, including a vibrant festival featuring food trucks, live music, and a vendor expo. All participants will receive a stylish sublimated race shirt, a colorful race number, and a unique finisher's medal to commemorate their achievement. With awards for overall and age group winners, plus plenty of cheer groups to keep you motivated along the way, the TMC Arizona Distance Classic is more than just a race—it's a joyful community gathering! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle in the heart of Oro Valley.
Join fellow runners and walkers of all abilities for a day filled with celebration, including a vibrant festival featuring food trucks, live music, and a vendor expo. All participants will receive a stylish sublimated race shirt, a colorful race number, and a unique finisher's medal to commemorate their achievement. With awards for overall and age group winners, plus plenty of cheer groups to keep you motivated along the way, the TMC Arizona Distance Classic is more than just a race—it's a joyful community gathering! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle in the heart of Oro Valley.
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON MARCH 8, 2026 FOR THE NEXT TMC ARIZONA DISTANCE CLASSIC.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY-BIRD PRICING TO MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND OF FITNESS AND FUN IN BEAUTIFUL ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA.
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.
A TRUE CELEBRATION OF THE HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WE ENCOURAGE RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND ABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE. 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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ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE THE BEAUTIFUL SUBLIMATED SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT, 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. 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
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
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
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PACKET PICKUP AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: 10AM - 1PM AT THE RUNNING SHOP, 3055 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
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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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PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: 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 [email protected].
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY-BIRD PRICING TO MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND OF FITNESS AND FUN IN BEAUTIFUL ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA.
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.
A TRUE CELEBRATION OF THE HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WE ENCOURAGE RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND ABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE. 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.
*
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE THE BEAUTIFUL SUBLIMATED SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT, 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
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
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
*
PACKET PICKUP AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: 10AM - 1PM AT THE RUNNING SHOP, 3055 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
*
RACE STAGING LOCATION: ROCHE TISSUE DIAGNOSTICS FACILITIES, AT 1910 INNOVATION PARK DRIVE, ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, WITH FOOD TRUCKS, MUSIC, ACTIVITIES, VENDOR EXPO AND MORE
*
PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION: 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 [email protected].
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th March 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$85.80
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. Category age group awards! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age group categories. 19 and Under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and Over 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 500 registered participants will receive the following items Tech t-shirt Souvenir 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. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th March 2026 (7:05AM MST)
$54.00
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. Category age group awards! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age group categories. 19 and Under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and Over 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 Souvenir 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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th March 2026 (7:05AM MST)
$43.40
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. Category age group awards! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age group categories. 14 and Under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and Over 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 Souvenir 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 8th March 2026 (6:30AM 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
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