United States · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Tucson Marathon
Tucson / Oro Valley, Arizona, United States
Tucson Marathon is an Arizona road race from Biosphere 2 near Oracle to Oro Valley, finishing at Pima Community College’s Northwest Campus. Rolling opening miles lead into a net descent of 1,493 feet, with highway sections giving way to the paved Cañada del Oro River Park bike path. General entry for 2026 is scheduled to close on 12 December at 6pm. Plan the shuttle journey and allow for the half-mile walk from staging to the start.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Tucson / Oro Valley
- State / district
- Arizona
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Paved road and bike path
- Course profile
- Point-to-point; 1,493 feet net downhill with rolling opening miles.
- Approximate field
- About 1,100Reported finishers · 2025
Rounded from 1,125 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2025.
How to enter Tucson Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry
Enter the individual marathon through Race Roster. Online registration is scheduled to close at 18:00 local time on 12 December 2026.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Biosphere 2 to Pima Community College Northwest Campus via Highway AZ-77 and the Cañada del Oro River Park bike path.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start
- 07:15 local time at Biosphere 2; allow time for the half-mile walk from staging to the start. 2026 start information
- Course limit
- The marathon’s published time limit is 7.5 hours; intermediate cutoffs also apply. Course limit information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Tucson Marathon
Full 2025 resultsJoseph Moreno and Sydney Welch led the 2025 full marathon. Aravaipa’s results archive lists the marathon separately from the half marathon and 50K; use the linked timing results to explore individual and division performances.
Men
Joseph Moreno won the marathon in 2:27:21.
View result detailsWomen
Sydney Welch won the marathon in 2:42:36.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Tucson Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 13 Dec 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Tucson Marathon?
General entry: Enter the individual marathon through Race Roster. Online registration is scheduled to close at 18:00 local time on 12 December 2026.
Where is Tucson Marathon and how far is it?
Tucson Marathon takes place in Tucson / Oro Valley, Arizona, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Paved road and bike path
What is the Tucson Marathon course like?
Biosphere 2 to Pima Community College Northwest Campus via Highway AZ-77 and the Cañada del Oro River Park bike path. Point-to-point; 1,493 feet net downhill with rolling opening miles.
How big is the field at Tucson Marathon?
The approximate field is About 1,100, based on Reported finishers for 2025. Rounded from 1,125 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2025. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Tucson Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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