Tucson Marathon
Downhill and Fast Through the Sonoran Desert.
Race day
13
Dec 2026
Downhill and Fast Through the Sonoran Desert.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 13 December 2026Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:15 local (America/Denver)Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Distances | 50K · Full Marathon · Half Marathon · RelayCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona, United StatesCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Start area | Biosphere 2, Oracle, AZ to Pima Community College NW CampusConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Entry price | $119–$159Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Point to point · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 60 mCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 3,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Aravaipa RunningCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Official website | aravaiparunning.comOrganizer · 25 May 2026 | Organizer | 25 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 25 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 25 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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A net-downhill Boston qualifier since 1969 starting at Biosphere 2 with one of the highest BQ rates in the nation.
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Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Tucson Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Tucson, Arizona, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, point to point course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Tucson Marathon is currently listed for December 13, 2026, which makes the December planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
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- Course Fit
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- Entry Readiness
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