Tucson Marathon
The Tucson Marathon, held annually in Arizona, offers a scenic, net downhill course along the Santa Catalina Mountains foothills. The event features multiple distances: a 50K ultra, full marathon, half marathon, and a four-person marathon relay. The marathon, starting at Biosphere 2 near Oracle, passes through Catalina and Oro Valley, finishing at Pima Community College Northwest Campus.
The half marathon begins at Golder Ranch Fire Administration in Catalina and follows a similar route to the finish. All courses are USATF certified and serve as Boston Marathon qualifiers. Runners enjoy beautiful winter weather, well-supported aid stations, and a fast, picturesque route with desert vistas and mountain views. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
