Garmin Marathon Tucson
Race Date
Nov 8, 2026
Location
Tucson, AZ
The Experience
The Garmin Marathon Series Tucson offers a thoughtfully redesigned course created with runners at the center of every mile. This updated route showcases the best of Tucson—sweeping mountain views, iconic desert landscapes, the vibrant University of Arizona campus, and the charm of surrounding neighborhoods. With a balance of scenery, rhythm, and community connection, the course delivers a uniquely Sonoran running experience that’s both inspiring and runner-friendly from start to finish.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
260 S. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85701
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
AZ25013JOE · Expires 2035 · Garmin Marathon Series Tucson - Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
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Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:10:14
9:56/mi
Winning Time
1:13:27
5:36/mi
Finishers (2025)
942
States Represented
37 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:54:27
MEDIAN
2:10:14
SLOWER 25%
2:31:15
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
35%
Humidity
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