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TUCSON MARATHON 50TH RUNNING!

Come be a part of history as we celebrate the 50th Running of the Tucson Marathon. We will have 6-time winner Soro Bassarima as our official Race Ambassador and 50th running commemorative merchandise available at the expo.

The very first Tucson Marathon was held on February 15, 1969. The race started at Tucson City Hall, went East to Randolph Park, then circled back to City Hall. The event was called the Arizona Admittance Day Marathon celebrating Arizona becoming a part of the union on February 14th, 1914. The inaugural event had 112 finishers of the 170 that started with the overall winner Ron Hall, a Sunnyside Grad, completing the marathon in 2 hours 41 minutes and 46 seconds.

Marathon / Half Marathon / Marathon Relay / New 50K


The Holualoa Tucson Marathon Events have been run annually since 1995, growing from 800 participants to over 4000 throughout that period. Our races have proven to be favorites for local runners as well as visitors, with 48 states and 7 foreign countries being represented last year. The combination of a fast course with moderate to cool race time temperatures makes these races a popular choice for runners searching for a personal best. Our course is consistently ranking as a top 10 Boston qualifying course. Whether you’re looking for a fast competitive event, or simply a ‘leisurely’ 26.2-mile morning run, the Tucson Marathon races will be a good fit.

Looking for a new road distance beyond the marathon and would like to have the status of being an ultra-marathoner? We have your event! Run the inaugural Oracle /Catalina 50K.



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Marathon / Half Marathon / Marathon Relay

The course and ideal weather draw runners from colder climates who love to run a marathon in December in typically ideal running conditions. The 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. The Half Marathon starts on Biosphere Road and follows the second half of the marathon course. Both the Full and Half Marathon events are USA Track & Field certified and all results are sent directly to Boston. 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)


A Pre-Race Expo on Friday, December 3rd (9 am until 7 pm.) will be held at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Packet pick-up and on-site registration will be available at the Expo. There will be no packet pick up or registration for the long-distance events on race morning so runners who have not registered must do so at the Race Expo.


Registration fees

Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $109.00
      Jan 9 – Apr 30
    2. $114.00
      May 1 – Aug 31
    3. $119.00
      Sep 1 – Dec 3

Half Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $94.00
      Jan 9 – Apr 30
    2. $99.00
      May 1 – Aug 31
    3. $109.00
      Sep 1 – Dec 3

Virtual Marathon Closed

Can’t make the race? Do it from home and we will mail you the Race Kit. If registered by October 4th, 2020, registrants will be guaranteed one (1) limited edition 50th Running Medal, custom bib and a t-shirt. (Additional $8.90 shipping and handling within the US and $29.90 shipping fee outside the US.)

  1. $60.00

    Special 50th Running pricing. Includes bib, medal, & shirt.

Virtual Half Marathon Closed

Can’t make the race? Do it from home and we will mail you the Race Kit. If registered by October 4th, 2020, registrants will be guaranteed one (1) medal, custom bib, and a t-shirt. (Additional $8.90 shipping and handling within the US and $29.90 shipping fee outside the US.)

  1. $50.00

    Includes bib, medal, & shirt.

4 Person Relay - Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

  • Limited to 35 Teams. Use the "ADD ANOTHER REGISTRANT" to add all members to the registration.

    1. $210.00
      Jan 9 – Apr 30
    2. $229.00
      May 1 – Aug 31
    3. $239.00
      Sep 1 – Sep 30
    4. $249.00
      Oct 1 – Oct 31
    5. $259.00
      Nov 1 – Dec 2
    6. $269.00

      In-person packet pickup

      Dec 3 – Dec 3

Register for the 50k

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Hotel Information

Due to Tucson’s large number of winter visitors, hotel reservations should be secured as early as possible. Other hotels are available in the area.

**PLEASE NOTE: Discounted race hotel rooms will be released at various times during the first week of November, so reserve your rooms early to receive the best room rate! PLEASE BE SURE TO MENTION THE TUCSON MARATHON WHEN MAKING YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION. For more details about Travel & Lodging, visit our site here.


THE FOLLOWING HOTEL WILL HAVE DIRECT SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE STARTING LINES…


The Hilton El Conquistador is the Official Host Hotel of the 2021 Holualoa Tucson Marathon; rooms must be booked directly using the official race code “TUSM” which expires on 11/3/21 (or sooner if the block is sold out before that date) in order to receive shuttle service to the start/finish lines.

Participants who booked at the Hilton El Conquistador outside of the room block (using award points, discount websites, etc.) will not be allowed to board the shuttles from the hotel on race morning. Just to be clear, anyone booking a room at the Hilton El Conquistador using reward points or other discount sites where the official code is not utilized, will need to park at a satellite lot for their respective race.


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Contact information

Event contact
Aravaipa Running
Email
info@tucsonmarathon.com
Phone
602-346-0554
Website
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