Tucson Marathon
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Distances
The event offers five race distances:
- 50 km
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay (for four-person teams)
- Half Marathon Wheelchair
Course and Location
The event takes place on a Sunday in December in Catalina, Arizona. The main courses are net downhill routes along the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains. The marathon, 50 km, and marathon relay start at Biosphere 2 near Oracle. The course travels along Oracle Road/SR 77, through the towns of Catalina and Oro Valley, and finishes at Pima Community College Northwest Campus on a bike path next to the Cañada del Oro river. The marathon has a net elevation loss of 1,493 feet.
The half marathon starts at the Golder Ranch Fire Administration building in Catalina and joins the second half of the marathon course to the same finish. The 50 km course follows the marathon route with an added extension to Ted Walker Park and back on The Loop bike path.
Both the full and half marathon courses are USA Track & Field certified.
Event Details
The event has been held since 1969. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier with no time penalty. Packet pickup is available on the Friday and Saturday before the event at locations in Phoenix and at the finish line in Tucson.
The event supports fundraising for several charities, including Boys to Men Tucson, Girls on the Run, and The ALS Association Arizona Chapter. A host hotel is the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador. Event partners include Abbott World Marathon Majors, Aravaipa Running, and Beast Pacing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
