2026 - TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K
2026 distances
Running
Half Marathon
Experience the exhilaration of completing the world's most popular race distance in the foothills of the gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains in Oro Valley, Arizona, just north of Tucson. The TMC Arizona Distance Classic begins at the gorgeously situated campus of Roche Tissue Diagnostics (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 winds through a scenic neighborhood, studded with saguaro cacti and surrounding picturesque Honey Bee Canyon. 3.5 Hour Time Limit: The course closes at 10:00 am. Event Swag The first 500 registered participants will receive the following items Tech t-shirt Finisher medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Quarter Marathon
Experience the exhilaration of completing a quarter of a marathon race distance in the foothills of the gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains in Oro Valley, Arizona, just north of Tucson. 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 Roche Tissue Diagnostics 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. 3 Hour Time Limit: The Quarter Marathon course closes at 10:00 am. 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 The first 400 registered participants will receive the following items Tech t-shirt Finisher medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
5K
Experience the exhilaration of completing the enjoyable 5K race distance in the foothills of the gorgeous Santa Catalina Mountains in Oro Valley, Arizona, just north of Tucson. The 5K allows runners and walkers to enjoy the TMC 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. There is an aid station and ample opportunities for motivation and celebration from start to finish. 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 The first 400 registered participants will receive the following items Tech t-shirt Finisher's medal Snacks and refreshments at the finish line Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Wheelchair
Half Marathon Wheelchair Rider
This event is for those involved with Team Hoyt or other chair-pushed organizations. Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Race-day weather
Conditions on March 8, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:26 PM local time (MST) in Oro Valley on March 8, 2026 — 11h 44m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K
952 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the Half Marathon
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Delgado | 1:12:30 | 5:32 /mi |
| 2 | Gabriel McGowan | 1:13:28 | 5:36 /mi |
| 3 | Justin VanDeberg | 1:15:33 | 5:46 /mi |
| 4 | Neil Lenneman | 1:16:37 | 5:51 /mi |
| 5 | Jake Marventano | 1:19:51 | 6:06 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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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