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Tucson Marathon
Tucson Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Tucson, Arizona. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Moderate hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- tucsonmarathon.com
About the Tucson Marathon
A fast, net-downhill December race north of Tucson offering a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay and a 50K ultra. Now run by Aravaipa Running, it is a popular Boston-qualifier that has been held annually since 1995.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #17 (BQ rate 16.7%, PR score 103.0, Downhill); Run annually since 1995; USATF-certified Boston qualifier known for its fast downhill course
- Notes
- Popular desert marathon
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Guides from the RaceRove blog
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Tucson Marathon: common questions
- When is the Tucson Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- Where is the Tucson Marathon held?
- In Tucson, Arizona.
- What distances does the Tucson Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Tucson Marathon?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Tucson Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Plan this race in RaceRove
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