TMC Tucson 10k

Event Overview

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.

5k Course Update

The updated 5k course is an out-and-back with more room for runners and walkers!

Staging Area

• Location: Staging is in the shaded middle courtyard at Pima Community College, West Campus.
• Activities: Enjoy pre-race and post-race activities including music, activities, and snacks & food trucks.

Scenic Highlights

• Desert Beauty: Beautiful desert scenery with sunrise over the Tucson Mountains.
• Accessibility: 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

• Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave.
• Race Bibs: All race bib numbers for the 10k and 5k will be inside the Running Shop.
• Registration: Yes, Registration will be open.
• Packet Pickup: You can pick up items for friends, but please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.

Sunday, September 13, Race Morning Schedule

• Time: 5:30 - 6:00 am Registration and Packet Pickup at Pima Community College West race site.
• Race Numbers: All race numbers, shirts, and medals will be at the Run Tucson tent at the start/finish line area.
• Start Line: 6:10 am: Start line announcements, National Anthem.
• 5k Start: 6:15 am: Start TMC 5k Race -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies.

10k Race Details

• Start: 6:25 am: Start TMC 10k Run/Walk -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies -- no prize money.
• Timing: Gun-time for all prize money awards, with chip time for all age-group awards.
• Finish Line: 8:30 am: Approximate time Finish Line closes.
• Awards: 8:30 am: Approximate time Awards for TMC 10k and 5k Age Group awards courtesy of The Running Shop.

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.

Post-race Details

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 is first come, first served.

Social Media and Community Engagement

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.

Race Information Link

For more details, visit the official race page: TMC Tucson 10k.