2021 - TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K
2021 distances
Running
Half Marathon
The Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon will allow runners and walkers to experience the exhilaration of completing the world's most popular race distance in the foothills of the gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains. The race begins at the gorgeously situated campus of Ventana Medical Systems (on Innovation Park Drive, just south of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard) and takes participants west, and back on the gently rolling course along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard. The course meanders through an incredibly scenic neighborhood studded with saguaro cacti and surrounding picturesque Honey Bee Canyon. Half Marathon runners and walkers will be treated to bands, organized cheering stations, and supportive community members throughout the course, which will have 7 aid stations. Category age group awards! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age group categories. 19 and Under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and Over No double dipping. Participant is responsible to verify their time and finish position. No adjustments will be made to results once awards have been given out. Event Swag All registered participants will get the following items Tech t-shirt (T-shirt guaranteed if registered by 2/22. After 2/22 will be assigned as runners register) Finisher medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line
Quarter Marathon
The "Quarter Marathon" is an AZDC signature distance that allows runners and walkers to enjoy "a half of a half." The course features much of the same characteristics of the Half Marathon course, with runners and walkers also starting at the Ventana Medical Systems campus (on Innovation Park Drive, just south of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard), and takes participants west, and back on the gently rolling course along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard. While the race is only half as long, the post-race celebration is the same as the Half, with sole-moving music, complimentary refreshments, and a lively post-race expo. Category age group awards! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age group categories. 19 and Under 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and Over No double dipping. Participant is responsible to verify their time and finish position. No adjustments will be made to results once awards have been given out. Event Swag All registered participants will get the following items Tech t-shirt (T-shirt guaranteed if registered by 2/22. After 2/22 will be assigned as runners register) Finisher medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line
5K
The 5K allows runners and walkers to enjoy the Arizona Distance Classic's scenic race course and celebration of the healthy, active lifestyle by participating in a 3.1-mile race along Innovation Park Drive and Rancho Vistoso Boulevard on an out and back course. The gently rolling hills of the first leg of the Half Marathon offer the challenging yet enjoyable opportunity to put feet to street and be part of the action. The return leg of the 5K is delightfully downhill and offers, arguably, the most amazing Southwestern race event views available. The 5K course has two aid stations and ample opportunities for motivation and celebration from start to finish. Category age group awards! Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age group categories. 14 and Under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and Over No double dipping. Participant is responsible to verify their time and finish position. No adjustments will be made to results once awards have been given out. Event Swag All registered participants will get the following items Tech t-shirt (T-shirt guaranteed if registered by 2/22. After 2/22 will be assigned as runners register) Finisher medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line
Race-day weather
Conditions on March 14, 2021 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 6:31 PM local time (MST) in Oro Valley on March 14, 2021 — 11h 56m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Oro Valley events
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