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Arizona > Tucson Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay
Tucson,
AZ
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Date
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Event
Details
A rarity among half marathon running events, the 13.1-mile race in the
Tucson Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay follows an almost all
downhill course from its starting line just north of the Tucson
metropolitan area to the finish line at Coronado School Neighborhood
Park on Wilds Road. This point-to-point race is run entirely on paved
surfaces, following Arizona Route 77 south to Hawser Road, where it
turns into a nearby neighborhood on Golden Ranch for the finish.
The race, which is sponsored by Damascus Bakeries, follows the final 13
miles of the full marathon course, which starts on Cody Loop Road to
the east. On an interesting note, the half-marathon start lies just a
few miles from Biosphere 2, the self-contained center for the study of
Earth's atmosphere, its living systems and its surface, funded by the
University of Arizona.
For both races, the race course unfolds in the shadow of the nearby
Santa Catalina Mountains, whose Catalina State Park and other nearby
parks like the Coronado National Forest are popular recreational
getaways from the heat of the city in the summertime, for their hiking
trails and pools.
Race
Weather & Climate
The month of December brings some of Tucson's coolest and mildest
weather conditions of the year, as monthly temperatures in the area
average between 66°F and 42°F. Rainfall tends to be
low, as the city receives just over an inch of average precipitation
during the month.
Fees
$60 if registered by June 30, 2008
$65 between July 1 - Sept. 30
$70 between Oct. 1 - Nov. 17
$80 after Nov. 18, 2008
Registration
Registration is not yet open for the 2008 running of the Holualoa
Tucson Marathon or Half Marathon. Please check back later for updated
information on how to register.
Website
www.tucsonmarathon.com
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