Event Description
TMC Get Moving Tucson Half-Marathon is Tucson's most popular urban half-marathon event day, with the TMC Half-Marathon, the Tucson Lifestyle 5k Run/Walk, and the Cox Charities Free FitKidz Mile for children 12-and-under. The first 1500 registrants are guaranteed a t-shirt and souvenir finisher's medallion.
April 1, 2018: Race Update -- we're planning on bringing the course back to its roots and heading up and down scenic Sentinel Peak -- but we're still working with the City of Tucson on planning and logistics. More to be announced soon . . .
The TMC Half-Marathon is part of SAR's Running Shop Grand Prix, with prize money and cool age group awards. Produced by Run Tucson in partnership with the Southern Arizona Roadrunners -- click here for the SAR race website and all the details.
Schedule
Saturday, October 27: 10:00 - 2:00 Race Registration and Packet Pick up at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue
Sunday, October 28: Race Morning at start/finish area, Jacome Plaza, 115 North Church
5:30 am Registration and packet pick-up begins
5:45 Early walker start for TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon (early starters are not eligible for age group awards or prize money)
6:15 am TMC Half-Marathon -- prize money, age group awards, live music, and more. This event is part of the 2018 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown and is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix. Unofficial early start at 5:45 am
7:45 am Tucson Lifestyle 5k Run/Walk, for all ages and participants with prize money and age group awards. This event is part of the 2018 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown. Random awards for runners and walkers in Halloween costume!!
8:30 am Cox Charities One Mile, including a free FitKidz One Mile for children under 12 years old
9:15 Awards Ceremonies and Charity Give -- be on hand to celebrate Presidio San Agustin, Team Hoyt Arizona, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, the Watershed Management, and the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation -- courtesy of Cox Charities and TMC
Course Closure Times (These are the tentative closure times, with final details to be determined by Tucson Police Department)
8:00 am Water Station at A-Mountain Water Station, Mile 7
9:00 am Water Station at Santa Cruz River Path near Starr Pass Blvd, Mile 10
10:00 Mile 12: All participants routed to sidewalk or picked up by sag vehicle, depending on TPD decision
10:30 Timing at Finish Line Closes
Beneficiaries
Proceeds from the TMC Get Moving Tucson Weekend will fund local charities, including Cox Charities, Watershed Management, Presidio San Agustin, Team Hoyt Arizona, the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation, and the Southern Arizona Roadrunners.
