1910 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley AZ
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Announcement
We're thrilled to announce March 8, 2026 as the date for the next TMC Arizona Distance Classic.
We're excited to announce that the TMC Arizona Distance Classic is now on the 2026 race calendar of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, the region's long-standing non-profit running club.
Registration is open, so take advantage of early-bird pricing to make your plans for a joyful weekend of fitness and fun in beautiful Oro Valley, Arizona.
For more race details, please see https://arizonadistanceclassic.com.
🎉 Event Highlights
- Celebration of Fitness: A true celebration of the healthy active lifestyle, we encourage runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes and abilities to participate.
- Stunning Views: With views of the Catalina, Tortolita, and Tucson Mountains, this race offers a perfect spring destination.
- Course Support: The breathtaking course is open and fully supported for 3.5 hours with plentiful aid stations and cheer groups.
- Finisher Perks: All participants receive a finisher's medallion and a souvenir race shirt, with awards and a morning festival.
🌄 Production Details
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 to the Town of Oro Valley and the OVPD for hosting us.
🔄 Race Routes
- See the Half Marathon course here.
- See the Quarter Marathon course here.
- See the 5K Run/Walk course here.
📅 Race Weekend Schedule
Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Packet pickup: 10am - 1pm at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Race Staging: Roche Tissue Diagnostics facilities, at 1910 Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona.
- 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
- Awards Begin: 5K and Quarter Marathon at 9:00 am, Half Marathon at 10:00 am
- 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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