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TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5K – 3/7/2027

Name: TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5K – 3/7/2027
Start: 2027-03-07
End: 2027-03-07
Location: Roche Tissue Diagnostics

3/7/2027 – Roche Tissue Diagnostics – 1910 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85755

The TMC Arizona Distance Classic, an incredibly scenic Arizona race event, takes place just north of Tucson in Oro Valley, March 7, 2027, drawing runners and walkers locally and from around the country.

There will be three events to choose from: the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), and 5K.

Visit the AZDC website for complete information.

Fees and Registration

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Half Marathon:
$60 - March 9, 2026 through March 31, 2026
$70 - April 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026
$80 - December 1, 2026 through March 7, 2027

Quarter Marathon:
$40 - March 9, 2026 through March 31, 2026
$45 - April 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026
$50 - December 1, 2026 through March 7, 2027

5K:
$30 - March 9, 2026 through March 31, 2026
$35 - April 1, 2026 through November 30, 2026
$40 - December 1, 2026 through March 7, 2027

Half Marathon Wheelchair Rider:
$40 - March 9, 2026 through March 7, 2027

Click here to register.

Race Day Timeline

5:30-6:45 AM: Registration and packet pickup
6:15 AM: Parking closes, so all vehicles must be on site by 6:15 AM
6:30 AM: Half Marathon start
7:05 AM: Quarter Marathon and 5K start
9:00 AM approximately: Quarter Marathon and 5K awards begin
10:00 AM approximately: Half Marathon awards begin
10:00 AM: Course closure
11:30 AM: Event closure

Volunteer

Click here to volunteer.

Packet Pickup

Friday, March 5, 2027, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, with Happy Hour 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, at The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave, Tucson
Saturday, March 6, 2027, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave, Tucson
Sunday, March 7, 2027, 5:30-6:45 AM at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, 1910 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley

Course Information

The races begin at the campus of Roche Tissue Diagnostics (on E Innovation Park Dr, just south of E Rancho Vistoso Blvd) and take participants east, and back on the gently rolling course along E Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

Visit the official race website here for course maps.

Awards

The first 1,200 registrants will receive an official event shirt and a souvenir finisher’s medal. You can snag the shirt size that fits in either unisex or “ladies” cut. All shirts are first come, first served at packet pickup. We will provide overall, masters and age group awards. Final details will be confirmed, but here is the plan for now:

Half Marathon Prize Money, courtesy of Ridgway Private Wealth
• First place overall male and female: $100
• Second place overall male and female: $75
• Third place overall male and female: $50
• First place 40+ male and female: $50

Quarter Marathon and 5K Prize Money, courtesy of Ridgway Private Wealth
• Overall male and female: $50

Half Marathon Awards
• Top three males and females receive awards in 5-year age groups, starting 15-19, then 20-24 and so forth in 5 year increments through 80+.
• First place: $25 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Second place: $20 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Third place: $15 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Awards will be handed out on race day at the awards ceremony. Awards may be picked up through March 31, 2026, at The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave #153, Tucson, Arizona 85719. Awards will not be mailed.
• The Half Marathon is on the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Grand Prix calendar for most age groups (ages 15-74). See here for details.
• Prize Money winners are taken out of the age group awards.

Quarter Marathon Awards
• Top three males and females receive awards in 5-year age groups, starting under-15, then 15-19 and so forth in 5 year increments through 80+.
• First place: $20 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Second place: $15 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Third place: $10 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Awards will be handed out on race day at the awards ceremony. Awards may be picked up through March 31, 2026, at The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave #153, Tucson, Arizona 85719. Awards will not be mailed.
• The Quarter Marathon is on the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Grand Prix Calendar for ages 14-and-under and 75-and-older. See here for details.

5K Awards
• Top three males and females receive awards in 10-year age groups, under-20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• First place: $20 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Second place: $15 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Third place: $10 Running Shop gift certificate.
• Awards will be handed out on race day at the awards ceremony. Awards may be picked up through March 31, 2026, at The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave #153, Tucson, Arizona 85719. Awards will not be mailed.

Final age group awards may vary.
We respect the right of all athletes to compete regardless of gender identity, and all registrants may choose either the male, female, or non-binary division.
All awards are based on a participant’s choice of category at registration. Due to a dearth of participants, there are currently no top finisher awards for the non-binary division.
No double dipping. In case of finish time and place disputes, participants are responsible for verifying their finish time, turn-around time, and overall placing; the race organizer will make the final decision.