Runmarana Tortolita Traverse Half-Marathon
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Runmarana Tortolita Traverse Half Marathon and Weekend Races
The event is a two day trail and mountain bike weekend at Tortolita Preserve in Marana, Arizona on April 11 and April 12, 2026. Day one features trail running courses that use single-track trail, dirt road, and sandy washes. Aid stations are placed roughly every three miles on the run course. The half marathon has a 4 hour 30 minute cut-off.
Day two includes mountain bike races on looped courses. The 20 mile bike race is two laps and has a three hour cut-off. The 10 mile bike race is a single loop.
Distances included in the weekend:
- Half marathon, 13.1 miles
- 7 mile run, about 7.7 miles
- MTB 10 mile, about 9.53 miles
- MTB 20 mile, about 19.06 miles
All registrations include a custom race bib and an online finisher certificate. Registered participants receive a finisher medal. Packet pickup called Mappy Hour is scheduled at Dove Mountain Brewery on April 10 in the afternoon, with a race morning pickup alternative. The RaceJoy app is available for trail runs only, and live results will be posted on the event website. The event also offers a Tortoise Challenge where participants who beat the route director times earn a special finisher pin; listed times are Half Marathon 2:24.23 and 7 mile 1:24.48. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
