Tucson Hippity Hop Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Tucson Hippity Hop Half Marathon is an annual Easter-themed running event held at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park in Tucson, Arizona. The event features multiple distance options on an open-use trail system consisting of asphalt and concrete paths. The routes begin and end within the park, eliminating the need for shuttle transportation.
Available distances include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Cottontail Dash (0.5 mile fun run)
- Virtual Run (US addresses only)
Course Details
The courses utilize a trail system that remains open to the public during the event. Water and Gatorade stations are positioned at regular intervals. For the half marathon, aid stations are located roughly every 1.5 to 2 miles, with GU gels provided at miles 5.1 and 8.1. Restroom facilities are available at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, Rillito Regional Park, and Children's Memorial Park along the route. A 4-hour time limit is enforced for both the half marathon and 10K participants.
Participant Logistics
The event is chip-timed with real-time results. All registered participants receive a custom finisher's medal and a dri-fit tech shirt or tank top. The Cottontail Dash is an untimed fun run designed for children, featuring an egg hunt where volunteers distribute eggs throughout the half-mile route.
The venue is accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons. Pets are permitted if kept on a leash. Food and beverages such as granola bars, fruit, water, and Gatorade are provided for participants before and after the race. There is no bag check available due to the shared start and finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
