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TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K

Date:
Sun, Mar 07, 2027 at 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
1910 E Innovation Park Dr
Oro Valley, Arizona
85755
United States
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Links:
arizonadistanceclassic.com Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
13.1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k 6.55 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk

March 10 Update: Click here for the post-race report that was sent to all participants.

March 9 Update: Registration for the 2027 edition is open. The tentative date will be March 7, 2027 -- but please note that this date has not yet been confirmed with the Town of Oro Valley. We may need to move the event to March 14, 2027. Details coming shortly.

March 8 Race Day Update: On behalf of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and all of the event sponsors and partners, thank you so much for being part of this 2026 edition of the TMC Arizona Distance Classic. We hope you had as enjoyable a time as we did! Special thanks to all of you, the Oro Valley Police Department, the Town of Oro Valley, and the 80+ volunteers who helped make this event happen!

We're working on a post-race report, but here are a few items:

  1. Shirts: If you did not pick up your shirt or you want to swap shirt sizes, you can visit The Running Shop (3055 North Campbell, Tucson) starting on Tuesday. Unfortunately, at this writing, we do not know which sizes we have remaining . . .

  2. Results: Race results can be found at the link above or www.runsar.org. Thanks to Greg and Grant at RoadRunner Race Timing for all the effort putting them together. If you spot a mistake or have a question, please fill out the form here: https://www.roadrunnerracetiming.com/contact.html

  3. Awards: If you did not pick up your Running Shop gift certificate at the awards ceremony, you can visit the Running Shop starting on Tuesday, March 10th to pick up your gift card. We called out over 250 names at the awards ceremony -- thanks for all the good cheer and happiness!

  4. Photos: Our good friend Damion Alexander will post his awesome race day photos to his smugmug account in a day or so. See https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/RoadRunning

  5. More Photos: Sometime soon Oro Valley Photography will have their race day photos ready, too. We'll announce that info shortly.

  6. Neighbor News and Discounts: Arizona Zip Lines is offering a discount to all runners all week.

  7. Emails: We'll add you all to our various email lists, with upcoming race news and other items. Sometime this week we'll send a "thank you" email with discounts to upcoming events!

Questions? Contact Race Director Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.

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2027: Seems like all systems are good to go for the next TMC Arizona Distance Classic. Dates and details announced shortly! A fun-filled running party, with multiple distances for all abilities -- make your plans for a joyful weekend of fitness and fun in beautiful Oro Valley, Arizona.

A true celebration of the healthy active lifestyle, we encourage runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes and abilities to participate. Whether you're training for the Boston Marathon and want to test your race day abilities or you want to complete a race for the first time, we've got something for everyone!

With stunning views of the Catalina Mountains to the east, the Tortolita Mountains to the north, and the Tucson Mountains to the west, the AZDC is a perfect spot for a spring destination race. The breathtaking course is open and fully supported for 3.5 hours.

Coming from out of town or local and want a fun staycation? Check out the discounted pricing to the El Conquistador Resort, an 8 minute drive from the starting line.

  • The first 1300 registrants receive the beautiful sublimated souvenir race shirt

  • All registrants receive a colorful race number, an official finishing time, with finisher's video.

  • No matter the race, every finisher receives the cool souvenir Finisher's Medal!

  • Overall and age group awards in all three events, plus a morning festival of food trucks, music, vendor expo, and other fun activities.

  • Plentiful aid stations and cheer groups line the course through the foothills of the stunning Santa Catalina mountains.

  • Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners in partnership with Run Tucson, the TMC Arizona Distance Classic takes place on the scenic roadways of beautiful Oro Valley, just north of Tucson, Arizona.

  • Special thanks to title sponsor TMC Health for providing funding to support the event -- and special thanks to the Town of Oro Valley and the OVPD for hosting us.

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

For more race details, please see https://arizonadistanceclassic.com

Routes

See the Half Marathon course here.

See the Quarter Marathon course here.

See the 5K Run/Walk course here.

2026 Planned Race Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 5, 2027

  • In-person registration and packet pickup: 4:00 - 7:00 pm, with happy hour 6:00 - 7:00 pm, at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Saturday, March 6, 2027

  • In-person registration and packet pickup: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Sunday, March 7, 2027

  • Race Staging Location: Roche Tissue Diagnostics facilities, at 1910 Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona, with food trucks, music, activities, vendor expo and more

  • In-person registration and packet pickup: 5:30 - 6:45 am

  • Parking closes at 6:15 am so all vehicles must be on site by 6:15 am

  • Half Marathon Start: 6:30 am

  • Quarter Marathon and 5K Start: 7:05 am

  • 5K and Quarter Marathon Awards begin: 9:00 am approximately

  • Half Marathon Awards begin: 10:00 am approximately

  • Course Closure: 10:00 am

  • Event Closure: 11:30 am

Visit our event website for full details on hotels, parking, the course, and more! See arizonadistanceclassic.com!

Coming from out of town? Check out the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visit Tucson for information on nearby attractions.

Event questions contact Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.

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