We're thrilled to announce March 8, 2026 as the date for the next TMC Arizona Distance Classic. 

We're excited to announce that the TMC Arizona Distance Classic is now on the 2026 race calendar of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, the region's long-standing non-profit running club.

Registration is open, so take advantage of early-bird pricing to make your plans for a joyful weekend of fitness and fun in beautiful Oro Valley, Arizona.

For more race details, please see https://arizonadistanceclassic.com/
 

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

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. 

All participants receive a finisher's 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.

Special thanks to title sponsor TMC Health for providing funding to support the event -- and special thanks to the Town of Oro Valley and the OVPD for hosting us.

Routes

See the Half Marathon course here.

See the Quarter Marathon course here.

See the 5K Run/Walk course here.

2026 Planned Race Weekend Schedule

Saturday, March 7, 2026

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

Sunday, March 8, 2026

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 6:15 am so all vehicles must be on site by 6:15 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 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.