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Saturday, March 13th, 2027
Tortolita Preserve, Marana AZ
Half
50–74°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
57–88°F
dry
2025
46–68°F
rain
2024
48–72°F
dry
2023
53–74°F
dry
2022
44–75°F
dry
2021
39–55°F
rain
2020
52–64°F
dry
2019
45–58°F
dry
2018
56–80°F
dry
2017
59–87°F
dry
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About this race
Your Trails. Your Run/Ride. Your Town
On Your Left Fitness is proud to partner with the Town of Marana Parks and Recreation to bring you the 4th Annual Tortolita Traverse, A challenging, yet breathtaking course in the Tortolita Preserve.
The Course
- Run the route: Challenge yourself to a half marathon on a mixture of single-track trail and wash (sand) running or test your speed in the 7-mile Tortolita loop Course.
- Aid stations: There will be aid stations roughly every 3 miles on the course.
- Race day schedule: 5:45 am | Check-in, 6:15 am | Half-Marathon Start (4 hour 30 minute cut-off), 6:30 am | 7 Mile (7.7) Start.
Tortoise Challenge
Race our “Tortolita Tortoise”! Beat the race time of our route director to earn a special finisher pin.
- Half-Marathon: 2:24.23
- 7 (7.7) Mile: 1:24.54
The Details
- Custom Bibs: All registrations include a custom race bib and custom online finisher's certificate.
- Finisher Medal: All registered participants will receive a finisher's medal.
- Mappy Hour (Packet Pickup): Dove Mountain Brewery ~ Friday, March 12, 2027, from 4pm to 6pm.
- Address: 12130 N Dove Mountain Blvd, Marana, AZ 85658
This is your chance to pick up your packet and race swag and also discuss the courses with the race directors. If you can't attend Mappy Hour, you can pick up your packet race morning.
Race-Day Registration
You can register online on race day until 6:00 a.m. PLEASE USE YOUR HOME COMPUTER OR CELL PHONE TO REGISTER. There will be NO PAPER registration on race day. Price increased on race day to $45.
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RaceJoy
The RaceJoy app will be available if you want to use it to receive cheers and directions on your run, or if your family and friends want to track you on race day.
Results will be posted live on the event website, and you can sign up for text messaging. Before you run/walk, consider downloading and using the RaceJoy App. On your event day, turn on RaceJoy, pick your route distance, hit start. When you're done, hit stop and save your results.
#RUNMARANA (3 of 4)
The series includes four unique, fun, and challenging race events. Races are designed either as a trail race or road race each containing unique elements like mascots, community activities, or race course swag. All events are recreational and offer options for all fitness levels. Make Marana your place to run!
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