RunAround Tucson Relay
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RunAround Tucson Relay : basic information
The RunAround Tucson Relay p/b Tucson Medical Center takes place on January 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona, with the start/finish at Rillito Regional Park. The event offers multiple entry options including relay teams, an Ultra Loopy (solo ultra) option, and a Buddy Runner/Rider category. Team size ranges from a minimum of two to a maximum of ten runners (eleven if using the unofficial exchange 6A). Registration prices shown for relay teams range from $55 to $450; the Ultra Loopy entry is listed at $70 and the Buddy Runner/Rider entry at $0. The event uses wave starts and provides live tracking via the RaceJoy app. The finish area includes music, food, drinks, and an awards ceremony.
Course, format and awards
The relay uses sections of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop and covers 50 miles of Loop segments and partner paths. The supported relay has nine official exchanges and ten running legs (eleven with exchange 6A). Teams must check in at every exchange or the team will be recorded as a DNF; Ultra Loopy runners only need to check in at Exchange 6.
Legs and approximate distances:
- Leg 1 - Rillito Park to Curtis Park - 4.4 miles
- Leg 2 - Curtis Park to Camino del Cerro Park - 4.61 miles
- Leg 3 - Camino del Cerro Park to Juhan Park - 3.7 miles
- Leg 4 - Juhan Park to Paseos de la Iglecius Park and Ride Lot - 5.04 miles
- Leg 5 - Park and Ride Lot to Augie Acuna Los Ninos Park - 6.86 miles
- Leg 6 - Augie Acuna to Old Vail Road Park and Ride Lot - 8.61 miles
- Leg 7 - Old Vail Rd to Fantasy Island - 5.16 miles
- Leg 8 - Fantasy Island to Christ Community Church - 4.81 miles
- Leg 9 - Christ Community Church to Pantano Park and Ride Lot - 4.18 miles
- Leg 10 - Pantano Park and Ride to Rillito Park - 6.72 miles
Awards are listed for first place teams in male, female, and co-ed divisions for full and half relay categories, plus solo Ultra male and female awards; additional recognitions include Best Dressed Team and Best Team Name. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
