Save the dates for these Run Tucson events

Hello Run Tucson folks! As always, thank you for signing up at one of our past run/walk events here in Arizona.

Below please find updates on goodies and pricing at our first batch of 2025 races. We'll announce souvenir shirt logos and medallion artwork in the coming weeks, too!

In the meantime, we hope that your December brings health and happiness!

Randy and Tia Accetta

randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net

PS: We know that links are not working on our runtucson.net page. We've trying to get help on that -- but here's some quick unsolicited advice: if you ask friends on social media for advice on finding web help, be prepared to be contacted by hundreds of strangers from around the world . . . .

We love this photo by John Harris, as it reflects the supportive and fun atmosphere at February's TMC Old Tucson Trail Run, with high fives and smiles along the scenic course.

Sunday Morning, February 16

TMC Old Tucson Trail Run/Walk

4-Miler and 1-Miler

Enjoy a morning at one of Tucson's favorite tourist destinations, site of hundreds of western films.

Walk or run on the dusty streets and single track desert trails of Old Tucson Studios, with souvenir shirt and discounted entry to Old Tucson.

Age group awards from The Running Shop. Part of the Running Shop/Mizuno SAR Grand Prix.

Current Pricing:

$35 for 4-miler

$35 for 1-miler

$10 for children 14-and-under (no shirt)

$11 optional hot breakfast burrito, available race morning

When you register, check out the new Tucson Tourism Bundle, with a discount to the TMC Earth Day and TMC Old Tucson Trail Run combined registration!

The Arizona Distance Classic is truly a classic road race event, with three distances to choose from, all taking place on the smooth, rolling roadways of Oro Valley with mountain views all around.

Sunday Morning, March 2

The Arizona Distance Classic

Half-Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5k Run/Walk

In partnership with the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, we at Run Tucson are thrilled to help bring back this Classic event in scenic Oro Valley, Arizona.

No matter your distance, you'll have beautiful views of the Catalina and Tortolita mountain ranges.

Souvenir shirt and medal to first 1200 registrants. Part of the Running Shop/Mizuno SAR Grand Prix.

Click here to take advantage of discounted pricing at the famed El Conquistador Resort

Check out the planned Half-Marathon course! The Quarter Marathon and 5k Run/Walk will be out-and-back segments on the beautiful route.

Current Pricing:

Half-Marathon: $60

Quarter Marathon: $35

5k Run/Walk: $30

Saturday Morning, April 19

TMC Earth Day 5k Run/Walk at the Biosphere 2

Celebrate Earth Day and run or walk on the grounds of the Biosphere 2, one of the most well-known scientific locations in the world.

Free tours of Biosphere 2 for all registrants.

Souvenir shirt to first 800 registrants.

Current Pricing:

$30 for the 5k Run/Walk

$10 for children 14-and-under (no shirt)

When you register, check out the Tucson Tourism Bundle with a discount to the TMC Earth Day and TMC Old Tucson Trail Run combined registration!

Saturday Night, May 31

TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk

Festival of Miles

Run Tucson's most popular event is back! The first leg of the Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown is staged in the heart of dynamic Downtown Tucson, with prize money, souvenir shirt, beer garden, and more.

The Festival of Miles is the RRCA West Regional One Mile Championship

Current Pricing:

$30 for the 5k Run/Walk

$99 for the Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown three-race series (we're still putting the details together on this three-race series, but you can snag the early price for another few weeks!)

$10 for the Saturday Night Miles (no souvenir)

Free High School and Junior High Mile

Free FitKidz Mile, 12-and-under

Thanks to our title sponsor TMC for supporting health and wellness activities Southern Arizona

Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners

We are grateful for our 25+ year friendship with SAR, one of the best running clubs in the nation.

Check out the great community programs offered by our local running club, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. Check out their upcoming events at www.runsar.org.

Who Sends These? To promote our mission of making our hometowns better through running, Run Tucson advocates for health & fitness, enhancing community engagement, and promoting the local economy.

In addition, we make significant contributions to worthy charities, providing over $350,000 to local organizations over the years.

Our partners include the Town of Tusayan, Saguaro National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, the Downtown Tucson Partnership, Rio Nuevo, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, plus Tucson Medical Center, Cox Communications, the Running Shop, BEYOND, and a host of local sponsors.

Why Am I on This List? You've participated in one of the events we've produced, either one of our charity running events in Arizona, or as part of Meet Me at Monday's, Meet Me Wednesday's, or Meet Me Downtown PHX.