TMC A-Mountain Half Marathon + Cigna Healthcare 4-Miler + Family Mile

Event Details: Choose from 4 different events

TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon

• The only 13.1 mile half-marathon that's actually locally-produced, your beautiful course will circle the summit of A-Mountain then cruise a speedy out-and-back along the scenic Santa Cruz Riverpath 

• All Half registrants receive a technical race shirt, perfect for the coming winter months

• All Half registrants receive the souvenir medal

• Prize money for top runners and gift certificates to The Running Shop for age group winners 

• The Half-Marathon is part of SAR's Running Shop Grand Prix

• Four hour time limit for runners and walkers

• Updated Pricing: $60 through January 31, 2026; then $75 through July 31; then $85 through September 30; then $100 from October 1 through race day

 

Cigna Healthcare A-Mountain Four-Miler Run/Walk

• You can walk or run this out-and-back route that circles the top of A-Mountain, with beautiful views of the entire Tucson region 

• All 4-Miler registrants receive the colorful race shirt and the souvenir medallion

• Gift certificates to The Running Shop for age group winners 

• Updated Pricing: $40 through May 31; then $45 through September 30; then $50 from October 1 through race day
   

SAR's FitKidz Free Mile 

• Free for children 12-and-under, with parental/family participation allowed

• Kids goodies provided by the SAR FitKidz Program

• Everyone must be officially registered

• Price: Free

Family Mile

• Low price of $5 for all 13-and-over -- perfect for all abilities

• Timed mile that you can walk or run with finisher's video on results page

• You may be able to purchase a souvenir shirt on race day

• Your race number gets you discounts to local merchants and restaurants

• Everyone must be officially registered

• Price: $5, no shirt, no medal

 

Fabulous Goodies and Race Day Fun:

Colorful t-shirt guaranteed first 1200 registrants in the half and 4-miler

Souvenir medallion guaranteed for first 1200 registrants

Age group awards courtesy of the Running Shop

Prize money for top runners

Food, drinks and other fun post-race activities to celebrate your accomplishments.

After the race, chillax with a discounted drink from Westbound to celebrate your accomplishment.

 

Community 

Third and final race of the 2026 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown, raising funds for BEYOND-Tucson.

The TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon is part of the SAR Running Shop Grand Prix.

 

Post-Race

Remaining shirts and medals available at The Running Shop (3055 North Campbell) on a first-come, first-served basis through November (be mindful of that they produce the Thanksgiving Day Classic, so it will be crowded around Thanksgiving!)

We will use this race page, email, and social media channels to provide updated information as we learn more.  For questions or to offer suggestions, contact Randy at randy@runtucson.net.

This is a draft image of the 2025 shirt and medal. 

 First 1200 registrants in the half-marathon and 4-miler are guaranteed a shirt and medal.

The 2025 shirt logo represents historic Downtown Tucson's Sentinel Peak, with a nod to our community's mix of single-family homes and skyline skyscrapers.

For almost two decades we've provided a colorful long sleeve shirt at this race, with the hope that it will provide some warmth and safety for the upcoming cold months.  

Past participants have asked for a bright long-sleeved shirt that can be used for running in the dark and colder months.  These shirts come in two different sizing styles. Shirt sizing is first-come, first-served at packet pickup.  

When we order the race shirts, we never know how the sizes will actually pan out.  The size you choose at registrations gives us a guide on which size runs to order, but we have found that sizing is so variable that we do not require people to take the size they requested, nor do we guarantee that the size indicated on the registration form will be available when the athlete attends packet pickup.

Thus: in terms of the giveaway t-shirt, the choice of sizing is NOT guaranteed - sizing is first-come, first-served at packet pickup.  

Thursday, October 16th: Registration and Packet Pickup

5:00pm - 6:00 pm at Petroglyphs Emporium at the Mercado, 106 South Avenida del Convento, Suite 156

• Early registrants pick up their shirt, medal, and race shirt.
• In-Person Registration via cash, check, and online via RunSignup; late registrants may not be guaranteed a shirt or medal
• 10% discount on Petroglyphs merchandise offered at packet pickup

Packet Pickup General Details

• Yes: You can register: cash or check or online 
• Yes: You can pick up items for friends -- please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.  If there is a problem, we will ask that the registrant pick up their items in person.
• Yes: Shirts come in both standard "unisex cut" and "women's cut" -- T-shirt sizing first come, first served
• Yes: This is a great time to snag shoes, race day items, and apparel.  It may be crowded, but please be kind to the staff and the volunteers.
• Yes: You can pick up your race schwag in person, then do the event virtually. 

 

Saturday, October 18th: Registration and Packet Pickup

10:00 am - 1:00 pm, at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave

Sunday, October 19th, Race Morning Schedule

5:30 - 6:15 am Registration and Packet Pickup at the Mercado Annex, 267 South Avenida del Convento

• All Half-Marathon and 4-Miler race numbers, medals, and shirts will be at the Run Tucson registration tents inside the Annex Courtyard, adjacent to the start/finish line
• All FitKidz and Family Mile packet pickup will also be in the Courtyard

6:20 am: Start line announcements, National Anthem

6:30 am Sunrise Start TMC Half-Marathon and TMC 4-Miler

• We will start both events at the same time, heading west on Cushing Street, facing A-Mountain.  There is NO late start for these events.
• The event is chip timed, but prize money awards are gun-timed.
• Gun-time for all prize money awards, with chip time for all age-group awards.
• NOTES: The half-marathon course closure time is 10:30 am, which gives participants 4 hours to complete the course (an 8-hour marathon finishing time). TPD has determined that route roadways need to be open by 10:30 am, so remaining runners/walkers will be asked move off roadway and will not receive an official time.
• It may approach 90 degrees on race day -- if you think you will spend more than 4 hours in the half-marathon, please consider moving to the 4-mile event.
• City of Tucson permits indicate that the race site will be open to traffic by 11:30 am.

8:00 am Post-Race Concert kicks off + City of Tucson "Ready, Set, Rec" kids and youth activities available

• Discounted drinks at Westbound Bar and Bottleshop in Annex
• Discounts to Decibel Coffee in Annex
• Discounts to La Estrella Bakery next door in Mercado

8:15 am FitKidz Mile and Family Mile (approximate starting time, depending on when TPD clears us for the roadways)

• FitKidz Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration in Mercado Annex Courtyard at Registration signs

9:30 or so Awards 

• TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon and 4-Miler Age Group awards courtesy of The Running Shop
• TMC A-Mountain Half Marathon prize money courtesy of TMC and Run Tucson

 

10:00 am Runners and walkers need to pass the 12 mile check mark, with public safety administered by the City of Tucson

 

10:30 am Finish Line closes (approximate time, providing four hours to complete the half-marathon before the Tucson Police Departments needs to open the roadways)

 

11:00 am Clean up and break down 

 

Post-race through November

Shirts and medals of registrants who cannot make race weekend will be available at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell through the end of November. T-shirt sizing first come, first served. We will NOT mail race souvenirs.

REFUND POLICY: This event follows standard running industry policies.   It is our intent to provide good customer service to help you have an enjoyable event experience, but as with concerts, spectator sports, travel, and many other types of transactions, all entry fees are non-refundable. When you register for this event, you are making a non-refundable purchasing decision and must agree to this policy.  You may not give or sell your number to another individual outside of the authorized transfer policy and process; doing so forfeits the race entry. Once you register, unrecoverable race course services and items are paid for as if you will be attending the event; thus, this policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, illness, or the like.  Having said that, we support pregnant athletes so please contact Tia Accetta at tia@runtucson.net with any questions you have about pregnancy and your entry.

Q: How do I defer my registration?

A: We've extended the deferral deadline through October 10, 2025, so you can easily defer your registration for a nominal fee of $10 by logging on to RunSignup > Manage Registration > Deferrals. Otherwise, please contact the Race directly at randy@runtucson.net for more information. Here is a guide on how to defer/claim registration.

Q: How can I transfer my race entry to someone else?

A: There are two types of participant to participant transfers, "Gifts" and "Transfer Requests." The first type of transfer is a "Gift", where the registrant gives their registration to another user, does not receive a refund, and the recipient is able to register for free. The Race may charge a processing fee for "Gifting" a registration to another user. RunSignup will not have to process a transaction and will therefore not charge a processing fee. The second type of transfer is a "Transfer Request", where the registrant offers their registration to another user, and upon that user's paid registration, the original registrant receives a refund. The race may charge a processing fee for "Transfer Requests". Even if the race does not charge a Transfer Request fee the registrant will still pay a RunSignup processing fee on their refund and the new registrant will also pay a standard processing fee.

Q:  I missed the race, can you refund my registration or defer me to next year? 

A. In recent years we have been asked on race day and even after the race if refunds could be given or if deferrals can be provided, or if we can mail all the race goodies.  Please note that as much as we understand the challenges we all face with scheduling and unexpected life occurrences, we cannot provide refunds or personal mailings of race items.  It is not financially feasible for us to do this and continue to provide the event.  Reminder: the deadline for self-deferral is October 10, 2024.

Q. I paid for the shirt and medal and you are required to mail it to me. When can I expect to receive my mailing?  (This is an actual email we received last year.)

A. The standard race entry fee provides entry into the event, but does not include mailings of race materials such as shirt, medal, post-race snacks, post-race drinks, or other event weekend items.  

Q: Will the race be cancelled if it rains, lightenings, snows, or otherwise has difficult weather conditions?

A:  Barring dangerous inclement weather, the event as planned will take place rain or shine; however, the race directors reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of our control such as weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, or any other reason, including requirements by the City of Tucson and Pima County. Thus, we may alter the courses and distances at any time if required due to course blockages or other restrictions or impediments. All registrants recognize that all fees paid for the event are non-refundable for any reason. If the event is cancelled because of weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, governmental or court order, or any other reason, refunds will not be given.  If possible, though, the event will be postponed and your entry will be transferred to a new date with details announced as promptly as possible.

 

We can't produce community events without a team of exceptional volunteers to help hand out shirts, direct runners on the course, hand out water, or ride lead bikes.  Click here if you are interested in volunteering -- or if you are part of a community or school group that wants to volunteer.

In 2023, we are returning to the A-Mountain theme.  

 

In the 1980's, 1990's and early 2000's, SAR produced a 10-mile race called the Special Olympic Benefit Run, staged at Sabino High School in the northeast corner of the Tucson region.  The race fell into disrepair for a few years, then was revived as the 10 Mile Cruise Against Cancer with Randy Accetta as race director. 

In 2005 and 2006 a 10-mile iteration of this event was a cross-city race, initially begun with the efforts of Jannie Cox, then with Carondelet, who wanted to celebrate the Carondelet 125th Anniversary by racing from St. Joseph's to St. Mary's.  See the wayback machine link here: https://web.archive.org/web/20061008195156/http://www.azroadrunners.org/events/cruise.html

From 2007- 20019, the race held in Downtown, either at the Convention Center or at Jacome Plaza, with various routes throughout the Downtown areas.  In 2020, the race was virtual, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the COVID years in 2021 and 2022 the race partnered with the iconic Biosphere 2 to hold a 15k and 5k in Oracle at the Biosphere 2.

We're thrilled to bring the race back to Downtown Tucson, working with TMC, Rio Nuevo, COX, and the Mercado Annex.

 

Our running events take place throughout Arizona, including in Southern Arizona at Saguaro National Park, Old Tucson Studios west of the Tucson Mountain, the Biosphere 2 in Oracle, and at the base of A-Mountain and in Downtown Tucson.  We also produce a trail race near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, along what is known as the Kaibab Plateau.

We respectfully acknowledge that these lands have been peopled for thousands of years. In Southern Arizona, according to the Tucson Indian Center, "The Tucson area has long been the traditional site for Indian settlements. From the Archaic and Hohokam Indians, to the Tohono O’odham and Yaqui, the waters of the Santa Cruz River and the surrounding fertile land attracted desert dwelling tribes" (https://www.ticenter.org/history,  retrieved January 1, 2023).  

Of course, this beautiful desert has long been a sought-after landscape, with the Spanish first arriving in the 1530's, raids by Apache and Comanche throughout the 1700's and 1800's, and even the Confederate army fighting battles in the desert during the American Civil War.

For additional information, we refer to the Friends of Saguaro National Park website (https://www.friendsofsaguaro.org/nativepeoples, retrieved January 1, 2023): Human habitation in the Tucson Basin dates back approximately 12,500 years -- to the Pleistocene Age.  The first people were likely descended from those who migrated across a land bridge from Siberia to Alaska;  bands of hunters were roaming the desert grasslands of southern Arizona by about 10,000 BC.  Archeologists have concluded that sites found in the Tucson Basin, along the Santa Cruz River, likely represent the oldest, continuously inhabited area in the United States. About 2,300 years ago, a group we now call the Hohokam had settled in southern Arizona -- including the Santa Cruz valley.  By AD 700, they had a well-developed agricultural economy including extensive irrigation systems.

Archeological finds in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park show that Hohokam villages existed there for about 600 years -- along Rincon Creek and its tributary washes.  Then, during the 15th century, the Hohokam culture simply vanished. For additional information, see https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/

Contemporary native peoples that would constitute the ethnographic history of the Park include:

Akimel O'odham (also known as Pima)
Apache
Hopi
Maricopa
Yaqui
Tohono O'odham ("Desert People")
Yavapai
Zuni

For those interested, The Desert Museum offers insights on the Spanish and Mexican contact in the region here: https://www.desertmuseum.org/members/sonorensis/week9.php. 

For additional information about local tribal lands, see http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/ and https://itcaonline.com/member-tribes/pascua-yaqui-tribe/ and https://heard.org/education/arizona-indian-communities/. 

For those interested in making the running community more accessible, inclusive, and visible for all, you may wish to read about the Running on Native Lands Initiative at  https://www.risinghearts.org/nativelands.   You can also visit https://native-land.ca,  the source for the image on this page.  For additional materials, perhaps see the recommended books here: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2020/10/09/honoring-indigenous-peoples-recommended-reads. 

Goodies for All: Shirts and Medals available to all half-marathon and 4-miler registrants

 

TMC GMT Prize Money in Half. Marathon: $100, $75, $50 for first three men and women; $50 to first man and woman 40+

 

Half Marathon Run Age Group Awards: Running Shop gift certificates to top three male and female:  U19 through 80+, in 5-year increments, AG1-$25 gc, AG 2-$15 gc, AG 3-$10 gc 

Four Mile Walk/Run Awards:  Running Shop gift certificates to Overall 1, 2, 3-$30, $25, $20 gc, Masters 1 $20 Age Groups: First Place in U10 through 70+ in ten-year increments, $15 gc 

 

All prize money is based on Gun Time. All Age Group awards based on Chip Timing.
All prize money winners are taken out of age group gift certificate awards.
Thanks to the Running Shop for all gift certificates.

 

PRIZE MONEY RULES AND REGULATIONS

NOTE: Headphones are not allowed in prize money competition; prize money will not be given to runners wearing headphones.  
NOTE: All prize money winners may be required to complete appropriate tax information in order to receive checks.
NOTE: A limited number of complimentary or discounted entries for elite athletes are available.  Send running resume and ways you can add value to the race to the race director Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.
NOTE: Prize money awards are based on "gun" starting time for overall and masters, and chip time for age group.
We follow the RRCA Fair Competition Policies.

Following USATF and RRCA guidelines, the use of headphones in prize money races is prohibited -- that is, prize money will not be distributed to runners wearing headphones in these events.  We strongly discourage the use of headphones in all road race events.  From USATF: "The following shall be considered assistance and therefore not allowed: . . . The visible possession or use by athletes of video, audio, or communications devices in the competition area [ . . .] those competing in Championships for awards, medals, or prize money may not use such devices . . . headphones remain banned for any athlete competing in a USA Championship . . ."While USA Track & Field is the governing body and issuer of rules for the sport of running, local event directors are encouraged to adopt these RRCA recommended policies to further support and promote fair competition for athletes, especially those competing for prize money and age group awards."

Prize Money Eligibility Policy
To be eligible for elite entry or prize purse an athlete must:

Not be currently serving a suspension issued by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for use of a banned substance
Not have ever served a ban issued by USADA or WADA for the use of performance enhancing drugs
Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who have had 2 or more athletes receiving such suspensions in the previous 4 years
Not be represented by coaches and/or agents who served a ban for use of performance enhancing drugs during their own athletic career*
Provide proper documentation proving they are eligible for prize money (form W-9, W-8ECI or W-8BEN)
Sign a statement attesting they are in compliance with USADA and WADA anti-doping regulations related to banned substance use and if issued a doping suspension or ban in the future, they will not be allowed back at the event for any reason
Consent to random drug testing according to the standards and procedures of USATF, USADA and WADA

Any athlete that believes they have been barred from the event or the opportunity to earn prize money at the event because of mistaken identity due to near or exact name of a person currently suspended, banned or previously banned, must submit documentation certified by a notary in advance to the race director or elite athlete coordinator of the event proving that they are not the same person identified as serving a suspension, ban or previous ban. 

*Athletes have a duty to ensure they are represented by reputable coaches and agents and have a duty to consult the WADA list of athletes that are or have served a doping ban before signing with a coach or agent. 

Race day looks like it will be cool in the early morning with temperatures rising throughout the morning hot.   Please consider wearing a hat and sunscreen.  If you will be on the course for more than 2 hours, consider bringing your own hydrating beverages on the course, such as a sports drink with sodium and electrolytes.

When running in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, please watch for the 4-H's. 

HEAT EXHAUSTION - The result of dehydration due to intense sweating. Symptoms: pale face, nausea, vomiting, cool and moist skin, headache, cramps.

Treatment: drink water with electrolytes, eat high-energy foods (with fats and sugars), rest in the shade for 30-45 minutes, and cool the body by getting wet.

HEAT STROKE - A life-threatening emergency where the body's heat regulating mechanisms become overwhelmed by a combination of internal heat production and environmental demands. Your body loses its ability to cool itself. Untreated heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke. Symptoms: flushed face, dry skin, weak and rapid pulse, high core body temperature, confusion, poor judgment or inability to cope, unconsciousness, seizures.

Treatment: the heatstroke victim must be cooled immediately! Continuously pour water on the victim's head and torso, fan to create an evaporative cooling effect. Immerse the victim in cold water if possible. Move the victim to shade and remove excess clothing. The victim needs evacuation to a hospital. Someone should go for help while attempts to cool the victim continue.

HYPONATREMIA (water intoxication) - An illness that mimics the early symptoms of heat exhaustion. It is the result of low sodium in the blood caused by drinking too much water and losing too much salt through sweating. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, altered mental states, confusion, frequent urination. The victim may appear intoxicated. In extreme cases seizures may occur.

Treatment: have the victim eat salty foods, slowly drink sports drinks with electrolytes, and rest in the shade. If mental alertness decreases, seek immediate help!

AVOID HYPONATREMIA by drinking sports drinks with electrolytes and sodium; perhaps snack on salty foods while running (pretzels, gels and the like.

 

HYPOTHERMIA - You probably don't need to worry about this here in Tucson this weekend, but it's one of the H's. A life-threatening emergency where the body cannot keep itself warm, due to exhaustion and exposure to cold, wet, windy weather -- probably not a concern in Tucson in October, but in the event of freak weather, watch out for these symptoms: uncontrolled shivering, poor muscle control, careless attitude. Look for signs of the "umbles" - stumbling, mumbling, fumbling, grumbling.

Treatment: remove wet clothing and put on dry clothing, drink warm sugary liquids, warm victim by body contact with another person, protect from wind, rain, and cold.

Adapted from https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-smart.htm

 

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* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep in mind you may need to adjust your plans based on the latest health and safety guidelines from CDC and your local officials. Cooling shelters may need to take your temperature or ask questions about how you are feeling. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

From: https://www.wunderground.com/severe/us/az/tucson/KAZTUCSO2626

Parking: Please allow plenty of time to arrive on site and get situated for your race.

Mercado Parking Lots: In terms of on-site parking, the Mercado will charge $5 per vehicle for parking on their three nearby parking lots. Black Knights Security will handle this parking. Cash is faster and easier, but they take other standard forms of payment.  Parking is available starting at 4:30 am.

Street parking: There is nearby street parking, but please be mindful of following all traffic laws: do not block driveways, do not park in red zones, do not park in permitted spots, and be mindful of all traffic and parking laws -- we don't want you to get in the way of the neighbors and we don't want you to get a ticket!  

Lot Parking: Consider the lots on the Bonita/Commerce Loop, about a 10 minute walk from the race start.  For additional Downtown parking resources, please see the interactive City of Tucson parking map here.

SunLink: SunLink service does not start until 8:00 am, but after the race the free SunLink may be a good resource to get back to the Downtown and UofA areas.

 

Portojohns:  Near the start/finish, there will be Stamback portojohns adjacent to the event staging area. For half-marathoners, there will be a portojohn at the entrance to the river path Loop on Grande, near the Mile 4 and thus near the Mile 12 mark. There is also a public restroom just south of Silverlake Road, near the 6 and 10 mile marks.

 

Weather:  It looks like it will be hot on race morning.  We will have water and Skratch available, but if you plan on being on the course for more than 2 hours, please bring your own hydrating beverages, including electrolytes and sodium.  Consider a hat and sunscreen.

 

Strollers: Yes, you can absolutely run or walk with a stroller. Be mindful of potholes, speed bumps, and steep hills. There is a steep uphill and steep downhill on the A-Mountain portion of the route and there are speed bumps on the A-Mountain portion of the route.  The routes are closed to traffic, but please be mindful and safe as there is no guarantee that vehicles will not enter the course.

 

Chair Friendly: Yes, this course is suitable for chair athletes. Be mindful of potholes, speed bumps, and steep hills. 

 

Pets: Unfortunately, while we love pets, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the race itself.  Leashed pets and service animals are allowed on City of Tucson property following City of Tucson guidelines, but for safety reasons no dogs or other pets are allowed on the race course.  

 

Headphones: We know that people like having music, but for personal and communal safety we recommend not wearing headphones.  If you're interested in the prize money events, please read the headphone policies posted.

 

Bicycles: We cannot close The Loop, so there may be bike riders on the route, so keep an eye out for our two-wheeled friends.

 

Terrain: The route is pavement throughout the A-Mountain neighborhood.  Be mindful of potholes, speed bumps, and steep hills. The route is closed to vehicle traffic, but please be mindful of errant vehicles, other participants, bike riders, and the like. Along the Loop river path section of the course, you can run on the hard-packed dirt immediately adjacent to the river path  -- but you cannot cut the course by running on the dirt.

 

Difficulty: Aside from the demanding uphill and downhill of A-Mountain, this is an easy course, on a flat and fast paved asphalt surface.

We're excited about bringing the TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon and 4-Miler back to the downtown area, at the Annex at the Mercado San Agustin.  

Location

We are grateful to the Rio Nuevo District for supporting our efforts to highlight Downtown Tucson. The shops and eateries at the MSA Annex are housed beautifully inside modified shipping containers. The containers, designed by Tucson Architect Paul Weiner, are architecturally compelling and modern in Nature. The juxtaposition of the Spanish Colonial style Mercado San Agustin and new modern Annex together create a dynamic experience as seen in great cities around the world.

 

Post-Race

Food, drinks and other fun post-race activities to celebrate your accomplishments. After the race, chillax with a Westbound beverage and celebrate your accomplishment: 

$10 off!  Petroglyphs is offering $10 off any purchase - tell them you ran the race, bring your number, wear your race shirt to their emporium near the Annex from now through the end of November. Special thanks to Jose Jimenez at Petroglyphs for helping us put this together - Petroglyphs is now located in Monier Building at the Mercado District near the base of A Mountain.  

Race Day Dollar Off! On race morning Westbound is offering all participants dollar off a range of morning drinks.  Special thanks to Rebecca for all the support of fitness activities at Westbound.Westbound is part of the Tap & Bottle family of curated bottle shops, offering a wide selection of beer, wine, cider, seltzers, hard kombucha, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

10% Off at Decibel. On race morning, Decibel coffee is offering a 10% discount to all participants on coffees and menu items.

 

Parking

Please allow plenty of time to arrive on site and get situated for your race.

Mercado Parking Lots: In terms of on-site parking, the Mercado will charge $5 per vehicle for parking on their three nearby parking lots. Black Knights Security will handle this parking. Cash is faster and easier, but they take other standard forms of payment.  Parking is available starting at 4:30 am.

Street parking: There is nearby street parking, but please be mindful of following all traffic laws: do not block driveways, do not park in red zones, do not park in permitted spots, and be mindful of all traffic and parking laws -- we don't want you to get in the way of the neighbors and we don't want you to get a ticket!  

Lot Parking: Consider the lots on the Bonita/Commerce Loop, about a 10 minute walk from the race start.  For additional Downtown parking resources, please see the interactive City of Tucson parking map here.

SunLink: SunLink service does not start until 8:00 am, but after the race the free SunLink may be a good resource to get back to the Downtown and UofA areas. Click here for details on the Streetcar.

 

Maps

Below are some maps of the staging area that Randy made -- feel free to make fun of his abilities . . . .

 

 

Westbound After the Race: Thanks to Tap & Bottle's Westbound for opening their bar and providing dollar-off discounts to all race participants in the MSA Annex.

 

Decibel Discount: Thanks to Decibel Coffee in the MSA Annex for providing runners with a 10% discount on race morning.

 

La Estrella Discount: Thanks to La Estrella Bakery in the Mercado for providing a race morning discount on their yummy sweets -- be sure to visit them in the Mercado.

 

Raising Canes: We're thrilled to have Raising Canes join us as a sponsor this year. We had a blast with them at the TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k, so be sure to check out their tent and snag some goodies.

Natural Grocers After the Race: We're also thrilled to have Natural Grocers on hand. They've been providing snacks and goodies for your post-race refreshment at many of our events. Check out any of the 4 Natural Grocers locations in town.

SKRATCH After the Race: Thanks to SKRATCH LABS for being on hand after the race with hydration and other goodies! 

 

Snacks After the Race: Thanks to Tucson Medical Center, we will have individual servings of cookies, pretzels and granola bars, and other sweet and salty carbohydrates.

The staging area is a common pedestrian area, with many shops, stores, and housing nearby. Still, because the start/finish is near the Sun Link Streetcar, we had to do a formal training session with Sun Link.

Note these items: 1) The Sun Link Streetcar will start after the race begins and will loop past the Mercado Annex on Sunday morning at approximately these times: 7:55; 8:20; 8:50; 9:20; 9:50; 10:10; 10:30; and onward every 20 minutes or so.

2) The Sun Link Streetcar is very quiet, so please watch for the 10-ton vehicle and be careful when cross the tracks near the start/finish.

3) Please watch your footing and don't trip or turn an ankle on the tracks. 

4) Do not block the tracks.

The SAR FitKidz Mile is for all kids 12-and-under, produced as a program of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners.

The Free Family Mile is meant to promote intergenerational exercise for all ages and all abilities.

All ages and all abilities will do the same out-and-back one mile route.  Runners and walkers of all ages will start at the starting line arch near the Annex, then head west on Cushing.  At the roundabout, you'll turn south, staying to the right of the road.  After about 400 yards, you'll see the turnaround and the volunteers.  Turn-around where it is marked, then come back the same route you just took: north on Grande, then east on Cushing to the starting line.

Run Tucson Calendar of Events
Run Tucson is committed to producing fun, local events that highlight our region's beautify and make our hometown a better place to live. 

May 31 TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k and Festival of Miles
September 1: SAR's Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler and 5k Run/Walk
September 7: TMC Tucson 10k and 5k Run/Walk
October 19: TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon, Four-Miler, and Family Friendly Mile
October 25 Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon and 5k Run/Walk
November 22: El Tour de Tucson 5k Run/Walk

2026
February, 2026: TMC Old Tucson Trail Run

April, 2026: TMC Earth Day at the Biosphere 2

A-Mountain: For the 2nd year in row, we're doing a 4-Miler that loops around A-Mountain.  The TMC A-Mountain 4-Miler starts at the Mercado Annex, heads west on Cushing does a loop up and down scenic Sentinel Peak, and returns to the finish line.  There will be a water stop at the top of Sentinel Peak at the "A" near the two mile mark.

Grande Split near Mile 3.75: After you come down A-Mountain, the half-marathoners and 4-milers will split up at Grande Avenue and Spruce. Half-Marathoners: turn left on Grande and head south past the roundabout on southbound Grande.  4-Milers: go straight through the intersection at the round-about and head east to Cushing to the finish line arch.

Below please find a series of maps: the USATF certification map and other maps of the routes.  The TMC A-Mountain Half starts at the Mercado Annex and does a loop of scenic Sentinel Peak.

After you come down A-Mountain, the half-marathoners and 4-milers will split up at Grande Avenue and Spruce.

Half-Marathoners: turn right on Grande and head south past the roundabout on southbound Grande. 

 

 

Then you go south on Grande and turn onto the Santa Cruz riverpath north of Starr Pass Blvd.  You will take the riverpath south along the west bank of the Santa Cruz River past Irvington to the turnaround.  The riverpath is largely flat, though there are some dips as the path goes under some of the major roadways (such as Starr Pass, Silverlake, Ajo, and Irvington).

The turnaround will be almost directly across from the Best Buy sign across the River.   At the turnaround, you will head north on the right side of the path, taking the fast and flat course back to Grande, then along the base of A-Mountain before heading east on Cushing for the final 300meter sprint to the finish. 

Water on the Route:

Water at the A: There will be a water stop at the top of A-Mountain, near the 2-mile mark. Thanks to the Salpointe High School Cross Country team for managing this water station.
There will be a water stop at the 4.5 and 12 mile mark, as you enter The Loop riverpath just north of Starr Pass Blvd. Thanks to the Sabino High School Cross Country team for managing this aid station.
There will be a water stop on The Loop, at approximately the 7 and 10 mile marks in the Half-Marathon, near Ajo. Thanks to the UofA Neuroscience students for managing this aid station.

For public health reasons, it is best if every runner brings their own hydrating beverage for their run.
If you will be more than 2 hours, make sure to have sports drinks with electrolytes and sodium.

Loop Turn Around and Other Details for Half-Marathon Course

The Loop turn-around: Roadrunner Race Timing will have a timing mat and an arch at the turn-around point, on the Loop about 600 yards south of Irvington. 

Those who don't go through the arch and around the turn-around sign at the timing mat will be disqualified.

When you're on the Loop, you can run on the dirt adjacent to the paved path -- however, do not use the dirt to cut the course. Cutting the course is grounds for disqualification. 

Events are not allowed to hard-close The Loop, so when you're on the Santa Cruz Riverpath please keep an eye out for bike riders and others that may share the space.

More details on the first few miles:

We are honored to have had Tucson Medical Center as our title sponsor for over a decade now.

As a family, over the past 15 years we've been to TMC for major medical emergencies, for sports injuries, for elder care, and for the birth of our daughter -- we love how TMC has helped our family and we love how they help our community.

TMC is one of Southern Arizona's largest employers -- and they're looking to add to their roster of great staff.  If you're interested in working at TMC, check out their various job postings at https://jobs.tmcaz.com.  TMC invests in its employees, so not only will you have a great job, but you'll have a great colleagues and a great place to work!  Whether in nursing, medtech, housekeeping, management or more, there's always something available at TMC. 

We're super excited to welcome CIGNA HEALTHCARE as the title sponsor for the Cigna Healthcare 4-Miler!

See https://www.cigna.com for coverage options for individuals, families, and businesses. 

"We offer a wide range of insurance plans and products that focus on all aspects of your well-being—physical and emotional.

From childhood to adulthood through retirement, we're by your side through every stage of life, with comprehensive services and coverage to meet your changing needs."
 

 

Cigna Healthcare Four-Miler: Souvenir Race Shirt

TMC A-Mountain Half Marathon: Souvenir Race Shirt