| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| H (°F) | 72 | 74 | 54 | 61 | 59 |
| L (°F) | 48 | 37 | 32 | 43 | 34 |
Pros: Can double with Hoover Dam and/or Quad Keyah to knock out multiple states, mainly downhill, pacers provided, 7 hour cut off with quite a few walkers/pack of the back … MORE
Pros: Can double with Hoover Dam and/or Quad Keyah to knock out multiple states, mainly downhill, pacers provided, 7 hour cut off with quite a few walkers/pack of the back runners, race photos, shuttle to and from parking
Cons: Direct sun for a good chunk of the race with no shade
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Great scenery and mostly downhill, but love races that are not an out and back. Shuttle to the start (and you can wait in the bus to stay warm) and … MORE
Great scenery and mostly downhill, but love races that are not an out and back. Shuttle to the start (and you can wait in the bus to stay warm) and shuttle back to the car. Great people working the race. Many water stops. Great race all around.
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The first 8 miles are beautiful. On the side of a highway but still beautiful. The production was seamless with the warm shuttles and air stations throughout. Basically zero swag … MORE
The first 8 miles are beautiful. On the side of a highway but still beautiful. The production was seamless with the warm shuttles and air stations throughout.
Basically zero swag to mention and no energy gels at the aid station but enjoyed it and will do it again next year.
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This race on an organization level has improved over last year. Busses and staff were perfect. The course is rather boring for me. Maybe for out of town folks it … MORE
This race on an organization level has improved over last year. Busses and staff were perfect. The course is rather boring for me. Maybe for out of town folks it would be better. Finish area was perfect, well done, staff had it together for sure. The Medal was very plan Jane. We have so much here, Big horn sheep, mountain lions, Owls, hawks, bobcats and 16 mountain ranges that surround us. It looks to me that with a little effort a super cool medal could be made.
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A fine marathon for anyone already living in the area. Net down without being aggressively down the whole time, great weather, organized well enough, mostly along one highway but cool … MORE
A fine marathon for anyone already living in the area. Net down without being aggressively down the whole time, great weather, organized well enough, mostly along one highway but cool mountain views.
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This was a great race, well organized, good course, perfect weather. I would recommend to anyone looking to do a race in December. I convinced my wife to run the … MORE
This was a great race, well organized, good course, perfect weather. I would recommend to anyone looking to do a race in December. I convinced my wife to run the half marathon while I ran the full, we both had a great time. Course did not have any gels at the numerous water stations so we just packed our own, great downhill course, tougher finish but not too bad. Drop bag was great and pickup was easy. Lots of great places to stay around Oro Valley we really enjoyed our time in the area.
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Generous Cut Off
Pros: Can double with Hoover Dam and/or Quad Keyah to knock out multiple states, mainly downhill, pacers provided, 7 hour cut off with quite a few walkers/pack of the back … MORE
Pros: Can double with Hoover Dam and/or Quad Keyah to knock out multiple states, mainly downhill, pacers provided, 7 hour cut off with quite a few walkers/pack of the back runners, race photos, shuttle to and from parking
Cons: Direct sun for a good chunk of the race with no shade
Great “one-way” race.
Great scenery and mostly downhill, but love races that are not an out and back. Shuttle to the start (and you can wait in the bus to stay warm) and … MORE
Great scenery and mostly downhill, but love races that are not an out and back. Shuttle to the start (and you can wait in the bus to stay warm) and shuttle back to the car. Great people working the race. Many water stops. Great race all around.
Great production and scenic start
The first 8 miles are beautiful. On the side of a highway but still beautiful. The production was seamless with the warm shuttles and air stations throughout. Basically zero swag … MORE
The first 8 miles are beautiful. On the side of a highway but still beautiful. The production was seamless with the warm shuttles and air stations throughout.
Basically zero swag to mention and no energy gels at the aid station but enjoyed it and will do it again next year.
Just another run
This race on an organization level has improved over last year. Busses and staff were perfect. The course is rather boring for me. Maybe for out of town folks it … MORE
This race on an organization level has improved over last year. Busses and staff were perfect. The course is rather boring for me. Maybe for out of town folks it would be better. Finish area was perfect, well done, staff had it together for sure. The Medal was very plan Jane. We have so much here, Big horn sheep, mountain lions, Owls, hawks, bobcats and 16 mountain ranges that surround us. It looks to me that with a little effort a super cool medal could be made.
Good Net Down Marathon
A fine marathon for anyone already living in the area. Net down without being aggressively down the whole time, great weather, organized well enough, mostly along one highway but cool … MORE
A fine marathon for anyone already living in the area. Net down without being aggressively down the whole time, great weather, organized well enough, mostly along one highway but cool mountain views.
Had a great time
This was a great race, well organized, good course, perfect weather. I would recommend to anyone looking to do a race in December. I convinced my wife to run the … MORE
This was a great race, well organized, good course, perfect weather. I would recommend to anyone looking to do a race in December. I convinced my wife to run the half marathon while I ran the full, we both had a great time. Course did not have any gels at the numerous water stations so we just packed our own, great downhill course, tougher finish but not too bad. Drop bag was great and pickup was easy. Lots of great places to stay around Oro Valley we really enjoyed our time in the area.