The AZT Vail Scramble is a 10k and half marathon event held on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site
registration.
5K & 10K Course (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6674476954
This course is an out-and-back. (3.11M)
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
Half Marathon Course (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6580313396
This course is an out-and-back. (3.275M)
Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Start time: 7:00am
Bib pickup begins at: 6:15 am
Features:
· Free 50/50 blend T-shirt to all participants registered 7/15/26. (After this date we can not guaranteed availability or correct sizing)
·
Pancake breakfast topped with Green Valley Pecans provided by the Green Valley Firefighters Association.
· Coffee, water, and snacks
· Gift Certificates to the Running Shop to Masters and Overall winners ($100, $60, $50, and $30)
· Awards to top three finishers in age divisions (kids, Teens, 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+)
· USATF Sanctioned
· Collectible medal for the first 300 runners to cross the finish line.
· Chip Timing
Cost: ALL PARTICIPANTS $40. $45 starting 7/1/26
COURSE:
This run is part of the "Orchard Series," which offers runners the chance to traverse the pecan orchards at various seasons of the year. The Breeze in the Trees event occurs early in the morning during the summer when the trees boast a full canopy of leaves. Though the pecans aren't yet ripe for consumption, they have reached their maximum size. This provides participants with a rare opportunity to explore the farm and enjoy a truly spectacular running experience amidst the trees.
BENEFICIARIES:
TBA
PLEASE NOTE:
Dirt private roads between the pecan orchard fields.
No dogs allowed on course.
5k Run
Mon, Sep 07, 2026 at 5:30 AM
September 10 Update: Registration is now open for the 2026 edition, at early-bird pricing through December 31, 2025.
A note on 2026 pricing: Your race entry includes an entrance pass to the Saguaro
National Park. You can save $5 on your registration by submitting your National Park Service number at the appropriate spot in the registration process. Please be sure to enter your NPS number with a mix of letters and numerals, not the SKU number on the card. You can purchase an NPS annual pass online here.
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
SAGUARO BENEFICIARIES
The National Park Service: The National Park Service has been gracious about allowing us access to the beautiful park. The Park Service asks that all participants pay the standard entry fee to the park. This amount will go directly to the National Parks Service. If you buy an annual pass to the national parks (or are under 16 years of age), this fee will be waived if you provide your permit number on your hard-copy entry form or your online registration.
Friends of Saguaro: This year's event will donate funds to the Friends of Saguaro. Friends of Saguaro National Park: Our mission is to help the public discover Saguaro, protect Saguaro, and support Saguaro.
Southern Arizona Roadrunners: This event raises operating funds for SAR and income for the Children's Fitness Fund, an award-based program supporting youth fitness in and around Tucson.
5k 8 Miles Run
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM
September 15 Update: Click here for the post-race report sent last week to all registrants, with information on results, awards, goodies, and the like. Awards are available at The Running Shop
through the end of September. Remaining shirts have been brought to the Running Shop (3055 N Campbell Ave, Tucson) for pick up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Run inspired by the beauty of the Painted Hills and the majesty of the Tucson Mountains, with panoramic views of the Tucson Basin. The 10k course starts at Pima College West and cruises the iconic rolling hills of the Tucson Mountains near scenic Starr Pass and Gates Pass.
The updated 5k course is an out-and-back with more room for runners and walkers!
Staging is in the shaded middle courtyard at Pima Community College, West Campus, providing an enjoyable space for pre-race and post-race activities of music, activities, and snacks & food trucks.
Beautiful desert scenery with sunrise over the Tucson Mountains
Chair friendly - smooth surfaces on challenging hills
Beneficiaries: The TMC Tucson 10k provides funds to the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation
Race Directors: Developed by Tucson's premier event producing team, Run Tucson, and produced in partnership with Arizona's largest non-profit running club, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. We are RRCA race director certified.
2026 SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 12, Registration and Packet Pickup
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave
All race bib numbers for the 10k and 5k will be inside the Running Shop.
Yes: Registration will be open.
Yes: You can pick up items for friends, but please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.
Yes: Shirt sizing is first come, first served. The new sublimated shirts are pre-packaged in both "women's cut" and "unisex" cut.
Yes: It is a great time to shop for all sorts of goodies, so take some time to see what the Running Shop has in stock for you.
Sunday, September 13, Race Morning Schedule
5:30 - 6:00 am: Registration and Packet Pickup at Pima Community College West race site
All race numbers, shirts, and medals will be at the Run Tucson tent at the start/finish line area.
Yes: You can pick up items for friends -- please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.
Yes: Shirt sizing is first come, first served. Shirts are in both "women's cut" and "unisex" cut.
6:10 am: Start line announcements, National Anthem
6:15 am: Start TMC 5k Race -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies
Chip time for all age-group awards. See all prize money and award rules and details here.
Our friends from Team Hoyt will be on hand, so like in the 5k, we'll make sure to provide space for our chair athletes on this new out-and-back route.
See new route map below.
6:25 am: Start TMC 10k Run/Walk -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies -- no prize money
Gun-time for all prize money awards, with chip time for all age-group awards. See all prize money and award rules and details here.
Our friends from Team Hoyt will be on hand, so like in the 5k, we'll make sure to provide space for our chair athletes.
8:30 am: Approximate time Finish Line closes
8:30 am: Approximate time Awards
TMC 10k and 5k Age Group awards courtesy of The Running Shop
TMC 10k Prize Money courtesy of TMC and Run Tucson
see below for details
Souvenir Shirts and Medals
Souvenir shirts and medals will be available to the first 1000 registrants at both packet pick-up times, so be sure to snag your items on September 12th at The Running Shop or on event morning, September 13th.
If you have to miss race day, you can still pick up your items or send someone to pick them up for you on race weekend. Shirts will be first-come, first-served, though we will do our best to have all sizes available.
Post-race through September
Shirts and medals of registrants who cannot make race weekend will be available at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell through the end of September. T-shirt sizing first come, first served.
FROM THE PAST:
DAMION ALEXANDER PHOTOS: One of our event sponsors and good friends is Long Realty's Damion Alexander. Check out this awesome video from Damion: he spent all morning on his bike, then all of Sunday evening putting it together -- it's a lot of fun...Check out all of Damion's photos at The Tucson Photographer smugmug account.
(We are super grateful to Damion for all of his efforts on behalf of the endurance community -- not only does he spend hours on the bike at our races, but he then spends hours at the computer fixing and fiddling with the photos. On top of that, he is a bike volunteer at Sabino Canyon and El Tour.)
JOHN HARRIS PHOTOS: On the TMC Tucson 10k race registration page you can check out the photos put together by John Harris. John is a student at the UArizona and an assistant Cross Country Coach at Salpointe, where he was a standout runner. He's developed a keen eye for running photography and we're delighted to have him on our team!
FINISHER VIDEO: Check out the video of you crossing the finish line at the race results page, courtesy of Greg Wenneborg and Roadrunner Race Timing.
SOCIAL MEDIA: If you want to share any photos of you, your friends, or beautiful morning scenery, please share at the Run Tucson FB page. For social media, please tag @runtucson and @runsar and @rrca and @TucsonMedicalCenter with any instagram posts -- you can use hashtags #TMCTucson10k or #gabezimmermantriplecrown or #runsar and #runtucson and anything else you want . . . thanks to SAR for this post!
3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles 10k Run Walk
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Come join us for this challenging 9.3 Miles on the Nature and 50-Year Trails. Your run begins with the Nature Trail, then to the Bridal Trail to the 50-Year Trail (2.7 miles up) and turnaround at the
gate to go back down and off to the Bridal Trail to the finish. The 9.3 mile event is only open to runners and run walkers that can absolutely complete the race within 3 hours (9am).
The 5k trail run is open to runners and walkers and will be run on the Nature Trail and Bridal Trail.
Message us for discounts for teachers, police, fire, emts, and veterans/active duty!
With your registration you'll enjoy our homemade Mexican breakfast, free doughnuts, free fruit and nuts, free professional race photos to download in any size, quality finisher shirts in cotton and tech (male and female sizing), and overall and 5-year age group medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Overall winners will take home free running shoes from Fleet Feet!
Bib and parking pass pick-up:
September 18, 10am - 6pm, only at Fleet Feet on Tanque Verde
September 19, 10am - 4pm, only at Fleet Feet on Oracle Rd.
Note: if you register on September 18, your bib will only be available on September 19 at the Oracle location. If you register on September 19, your bib will only be available at the race.
IMPORTANT: your pre-purchased parking pass must be picked up no later than September 19 at 4pm at Fleet Feet at the Oracle location.
For event details, please visit everyoneruns.net or click on the event details tab above. Dogs are not permitted for liability reasons. Entry fees are not refundable and bibs cannot be transfered without prior approval by Everyone Runs. Please consider purchasing event insurance during your registration process.
3.1 Miles 5k 9.3 Miles Run Trail Walk