Tucson Marathon

The event takes place annually in December in southern Arizona, beginning near the Biosphere 2 just outside Oracle and finishing at the Pima Community College Northwest Campus in Oro Valley. The marathon features a paved, point-to-point, primarily downhill course that offers a net loss of over 2,000 feet in elevation, making it attractive for runners seeking fast times and Boston Marathon qualification. The initial segment involves some rolling hills and a gentle climb to the gates of the Biosph