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

TMC Arizona Distance Classic Registration

Registration for the 2027 edition of the TMC Arizona Distance Classic is open. We're planning the event for March 7, 2027, staged at the same location on the same route!

Updates

• March 19 Update: Searching for your race photo? Follow this link and search by your race bib number: https://www.orovalleyphotography.com/2026azdc
• March 17 Update: Remember that remaining awards, shirts, and medals can be picked up at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue.
• March 10 Update: Click here for the post-race report that was sent to all participants.
• 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!

Post-Race Information

• 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.
• Results: Race results can be found at the link above or www.runsar.org.
• 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.
• 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.

Upcoming Event Details

2027: Seems like all systems are good to go for the next TMC Arizona Distance Classic. 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.

Event Highlights

• Sublimated Souvenir Shirt: The first 1300 registrants will receive the beautiful sublimated souvenir race shirt.
• Finisher's Medal: Every finisher receives the cool souvenir Finisher's Medal!
• Awards: Overall and age group awards in all three events, plus a morning festival of food trucks, music, vendor expo, and other fun activities.
• Aid Stations: Plentiful aid stations and cheer groups line the course through the foothills of the stunning Santa Catalina mountains.

Membership Discount

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

Race Details

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

Routes

• Half Marathon: See the Half Marathon course here.
• Quarter Marathon: See the Quarter Marathon course here.
• 5K Run/Walk: See the 5K Run/Walk course here.

Race Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 5, 2027

• In-Person Registration: 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: 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: 5:30 - 6:45 am.
• Parking: 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 Awards begin at 9:00 am approximately, Half Marathon Awards begin at 10:00 am approximately.
• Course Closure: 10:00 am.
• Event Closure: 11:30 am.

Visitor Information

Coming from out of town? Check out the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visit Tucson for information on nearby attractions. Questions? Contact Race Director Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.