Oro Valley, United States of America · Sunday 7 March 2027
Registration for the 2027 edition of the TMC Arizona Distance Classic is open. We re planning the event for March 7, 2027, staged at the same location on the same route! March 19 Update: Searching for your race photo? Follow this link and search by your race bib number: https://www.orovalleyphotography.com/2026azdc March 17 Update: Remember that remaining awards, shirts, and medals can be picked up at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue. March 10 Update: Click here for the post-race report that was sent to all participants. March 8 Race Day Update: On behalf of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and all of the event sponsors and partners, thank you so much for being part of this 2026 edition of the TMC Arizona Distance Classic. We hope you had as enjoyable a time as we did! Special thanks to all of you, the Oro Valley Police Department, the Town of Oro Valley, and the 80 volunteers who helped make this event happen! We re working on a post-race report, but here are a few items: 1) Shirts: If you did not pick up your shirt or you want to swap shirt sizes, you can visit The Running Shop (3055 North Campbell, Tucson) starting on Tuesday. Unfortunately, at this writing, we do not know which sizes we have remaining . . . 2) Results: Race results can be found at the link above or www.runsar.org . Thanks to Greg and Grant at RoadRunner Race Timing for all the effort putting them together. If you spot a mistake or have a question, please fill out the form here: https://www.roadrunnerracetiming.com/contact.html 3) Awards: If you did not pick up your Running Shop gift certificate at the awards ceremony, you can visit the Running Shop starting on Tuesday, March 10th to pick up your gift card. We called out over 250 names at the awards ceremony -- thanks for all the good cheer and happiness! 4) Photos: Our good friend Damion Alexander will post his awesome race day photos to his smugmug account in a day or so. See https://thetucsonphotographer.smugmug.com/Sports/Running/
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K is a half marathon held in Oro Valley, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 7 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K against other half marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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