Net downhill courses along the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains run since 1969. The full Marathon, 50K & Marathon Relay start at Biosphere 2 near Oracle and run down past Catalina, through Oro Valley and finishing at Pima Community College Northwest Campus. The full marathon has net elevation loss of 1,493 feet and is a Boston Qualifier with NO TIME PENALTY.
The Half Marathon starts at Golder Ranch Fire Administration in Catalina and runs down through Oro Valley, join The Loop Bike Path next to the Cañada del Oro to the finish at Pima Community College.
Join us for beautiful winter weather and a fast downhill courses!
Tucson Marathon & Half Marathon
Date
December 13, 2026
Starting Time
7:15 AM MST
Course
Road
Fees
$120.17-$174.30
Location
Tucson
Participants
500-1000
Terrain
Downhill
Environment
Desert
Temperature
High: 64°
/ Low: 43°
Overview
Course Description
The Half Marathon now starts at Golder Ranch Fire Administration Building (former finish) and follows the second half of the marathon course into Oro Valley and along The Loop bike path. Both the Full and Half Marathon events are USA Track & Field certified and all results are sent directly to Boston.
Past Results
