Tucson Marathon

Arizona’s classic marathon, the Tuscon Marathon, is the Southwest’s premiere road race experience. Net downhill courses along the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains run since 1969. The full Marathon, 50K & Marathon Relay start above the town of Oracle and run down to Catalina. The Half Marathon starts on Biosphere Road at the half way point of the Marathon and runs down to Catalina. Join for beautiful winter weather and a fast downhill courses!

These fast, point to point scenic courses make for an ideal winter running destination in ideal running conditions. Whether you’re looking for a fast competitive event, or simply a “leisurely” 26.2 or 13.1-mile morning run, the Tucson Marathon races will be a great fit. If you’d like to go the extra distance, we now offer a 50 kilometer ultra marathon event!

Marathon runners line up in the historic town of Oracle winding their way around the town for six miles until the course reaches SR 77. Traveling along the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains, through the quaint towns of Oracle and Catalina, the course brings the runners to the Golder Ranch Fire Station. For those who do not want to tackle the longer distances, the Marathon Relay requires four runners, each running a proportionate leg of the marathon course. (50 Team Limit)

The Half Marathon starts on Biosphere Road and follows the second half of the marathon course into Catalina. Both the Full and Half Marathon events are USA Track & Field certified and all results are sent directly to Boston.

The 50 kilometer course also starts in Oracle and includes an out an back addition to the full marathon course.