Tucson Hippity Hop Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Tucson Hippity Hop Half Marathon is scheduled for April 4, 2026 at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, East River Road, Tucson, AZ. Distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Cottontail Dash (untimed half mile with an egg hunt)
- Virtual Run
The event is limited to 500 total participants. The Cottontail Dash has a 125 person limit and may be split into two waves for ages 6 and under and ages 7 and older. All participants receive a custom event medal and a dri-fit tech shirt or tank; a no-shirt option is available for a discount. Age group awards are given to the top three finishers in standard age groups for the half marathon, 10K and 5K (race day participants only). Virtual registrations are restricted to US addresses and items ship after the event.
Course, support and logistics
The course uses open use trails (all asphalt and concrete), starting and ending at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park; the trail system remains open during the event. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are welcome; roller blades, skateboards and motorized devices are not allowed. There is no bag check. The event takes place rain or shine with no refunds or transfers for weather. There is a 4 hour time limit for the half marathon and the 10K.
Water and Gatorade stations and GU gel locations are provided on course (specified miles for each distance). Restrooms are located at several course points, including Rillito Regional Park and Children’s Memorial Park adjacent to the trail. Packet pickup is available Friday, April 3 from 3:00-6:00pm at Road Runner Sports and on race day starting early morning. Mail-in registrations are accepted through March 30, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
