1910 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley AZ
Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
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.
- Events Offered: Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5K
- Date: March 2, 2025
- Location: 1910 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley, AZ
- Awards: Commemorative medallion and a souvenir race shirt for all participants
🎖️ Festivities
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.
🌄 Course Details
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.
- Scenic Views: Stunning views of the Catalina Mountains, Tortolita Mountains, and Tucson Mountains
- Course Support: The course is open and fully supported for 3.5 hours
- Aid Stations: Plentiful aid stations and cheer groups line the course
- Encouraged Participation: Open to runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes, and abilities
🗺️ Route Links
- Half Marathon: See the planned course here.
- Quarter Marathon: See the planned course here.
- 5K Run/Walk: See the planned course here.
📅 Race Weekend Schedule
Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Packet Pickup: 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: 5:30 - 6:45 am
- Parking Closure: 6:25 am
- Half Marathon Start: 6:30 am
- Quarter Marathon and 5K Start: 7:05 am
- Awards Start: 5K and Quarter Marathon at 9:00 am: Half Marathon at 10:00 am
- Course Closure: 10:00 am
- Event Closure: 11:30 am
📍 Additional Information
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.
Starting Line Map
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