Tucson Marathon
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Event overview
Tucson Marathon Events takes place on December 13, 2026 in Catalina and Oro Valley, Arizona. The event offers multiple race options and runs along the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains on net downhill courses that have been held since 1969. The full marathon has a net elevation loss of 1,493 feet and is a Boston qualifier with no time penalty. The full and half marathon courses are USA Track & Field certified and results are submitted to Boston. The 50K course is USATF certified.
Distances and course notes
- 50K
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 4-person Marathon Relay - requires four runners; limited to 60 teams.
- Half Marathon Wheelchair
The marathon, 50K, and marathon relay start at Biosphere 2 near Oracle and follow Oracle Road, pass Catalina, descend into Oro Valley, and use the Cañada del Oro River Bike Path to the finish at Pima Community College Northwest Campus. The half marathon starts at the Golder Ranch Fire Administration Building and follows the second half of the marathon course. The 50K extends to Ted Walker Park and returns via The Loop bike path.
Logistics
Packet pickup is available Friday, December 11 at Aravaipa Running in Phoenix and Saturday, December 12 at Pima Community College - Northwest Campus, 7600 N Shannon Rd, Tucson, AZ. The event lists a host hotel and several sponsors and partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
