Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K

January 18 Update: Don't forget the El Conquistador Resort discount for race weekend.  See this page on how to snag the race discount for a night or two at his beautiful Hilton Resort, tucked against the Santa Catalina Mountains, about a 7 minute drive to the start/finish.

We're running it back!  We're excited to announce that The Arizona Distance Classic is now on the 2025 race calendar of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, the region's long-standing non-profit running club. 

We invite you to join us in one of the most scenic celebrations of the active healthy lifestyle in the West. Run or walk The Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, or 5K.

All participants receive a commemorative medallion and a souvenir race shirt. Overall and age group awards in all three events, plus a morning festival of food trucks, music, vendor expo and other fun activities.

Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners in partnership with Run Tucson, The Arizona Distance Classic takes place on the scenic roadways of beautiful Oro Valley, just north of Tucson, Arizona.

With stunning views of the Catalina Mountains to the east, the Tortolita Mountains to the north, and the Tucson Mountains to the west, the AZDC is a perfect spot for a spring destination race. The breathtaking course is open and fully supported for 3.5 hours. Plentiful aid stations and cheer groups line the course through the foothills of the stunning Santa Catalina mountains. 

A true celebration of the healthy active lifestyle, we encourage runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes and abilities to participate. 

Routes

See the planned Half Marathon course here.

See the planned Quarter Marathon course here.

See the planned 5K Run/Walk course here.

Planned Race Weekend Schedule

Saturday, March 1, 2025

• Packet pickup and in-person registration: 10am - 1pm at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Race Staging Location: Roche Tissue Diagnostics facilities, at 1910 Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona, with food trucks, music, activities, vendor expo and more

• Packet pickup and registration: 5:30 - 6:45 am
• Parking closes at 6:25 am so all vehicles must be on site by 6:25 am
• Half Marathon Start: 6:30 am
• Quarter Marathon and 5K Start: 7:05 am
• 5K and Quarter Marathon Awards begin: 9:00 am approximately
• Half Marathon Awards begin: 10:00 am approximately
• Course Closure: 10:00 am
• Event Closure: 11:30 am

Visit our event website for full details on hotels, parking, the course, and more! See https://arizonadistanceclassic.com!

Coming from out of town? Check out the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visit Tucson for information on nearby attractions.

Event questions contact Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.