October 14th Update: Click here for the recent pre-race email with updated race weekend information for all registrants.
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE - sorry about the tiny font size. RunSignup's platform is not very good for formatting.
Saturday, October 17th, Registration and Packet Pickup
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave
- Yes: All registrants pick up their race number, souvenir medal, and race shirt.
- Shirt sizing is first come, first served.
- Yes: Someone can pick up your items for you
- Yes: The Running Shop will have sale shoes and other great items available. Thanks to Lucas and the whole crew at The Running Shop!
Sunday, October 18th, Race Morning Schedule
5:30 - 6:15 am Registration and Packet Pickup on Cushing, near the start/finish near the Mercado Annex at Cushing and South Avenida del Convento
- All race numbers, medals, and shirts will be at the Run Tucson registration tents on Cushing, adjacent to the start/finish line
- Note: parking prices have gone up to $10 to park on the Mercado lots. Click here for directions and see below for details.
FitKidz registration and packet pickup: FitKidz item will be at the SAR FitKidz tent, near the start/finish line, through 7:50 am or so
6:20 am Start line announcements
6:30 am Sunrise Start TMC Half-Marathon and 4-Miler
- We will start both events at the same time, heading west on Cushing Street, facing A-Mountain
Ongoing: sponsor tents, activities, food trucks, music, and more
- Westbound is offering $1 off drinks at the MSA Annex with specials at Rollies West and Bos Burger in the Annex.
8:00 am FitKidz Mile and Family Mile (approximate starting time, depending on when TPD clears us to use the roadways)
9:00 or so Begin Awards at Running Shop/TMC Tents near Finish Line
- 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
9:30 am Runners and walkers need to pass the 12 mile check mark, with public safety administered by the City of Tucson
- All runners still on the course may be moved to the pedestrian side of the roadway
10:00 am Finish Line closes, with cleanup and breakdown to follow
- NOTE: This provides 3.5 hours to complete the half-marathon before the Tucson Police Departments needs to open the roadways
Lace 'em up and join us at Tucson's premier half-marathon charity event, for all ages, all abilities, and all bodies. Runners, walkers, joggers, chair athletes, young and old -- everyone is welcome, but the race is capped at 1000, so sign up before we sell out!
The only locally-produced half marathon in the City of Tucson, this beautiful TMC A-Mountain course brings you to the heights of Sentinel Peak and cruises past the historic Mission Garden and along the scenic Santa Cruz riverpath
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Choose the challenge of a half marathon or a fun 4-miler. Still too far? Bring the whole family and walk the Family Mile or have the little ones join the SAR FitKidz Mile, free for all 12 and under.
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Starlight Deejays, vendor expo, food trucks, and post-race activities at the race site, adjacent to the Mercado Annex and the Mercado San Agustin on the west side of Downtown Tucson, at the base of A-Mountain
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Top runners are eligible for prize money an age-group awards.
Information
Event Details: Choose from 4 different events
TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon
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Join us for this boutique, locally-produced half-marathon. Your beautiful course will circle the summit of A-Mountain then cruise a speedy out-and-back along the scenic Santa Cruz Riverpath
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First 1000 registrants combined in Half and 4-Miler receive a technical race shirt, perfect for the coming winter months
- First 1000 registrants combined in Half and 4-Miler receive a souvenir coaster medal, perfect for hanging with colorful ribbon or for using as a desktop coaster
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Prize money for top runners and gift certificates to The Running Shop for age group winners
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The Half-Marathon is part of SAR's Running Shop Grand Prix
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Time Limit: There is a four-hour time limit for the half-marathon. The finish line closes at 10:30 am. Tucson Police Department reserves the right to call for participant pick-up in case of public safety concerns.
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Updated Pricing: $60 through January 31, 2026; then $75 through July 31; then $85 through October 10th; then $100 from October 1 through race day
TMC A-Mountain Four-Miler Run/Walk
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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
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First 1000 registrants combined in Half and 4-Miler receive a technical race shirt, perfect for the coming winter months
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First 1000 registrants combined in Half and 4-Miler receive a souvenir coaster medal, perfect for hanging with colorful ribbon or for using as a desktop coaster
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Gift certificates to The Running Shop for age group winners
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Updated Pricing: $40 through May 31; then $45 through September 30; then $50 from October 1 through race day
SAR's FitKidz Free Mile
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Free for children 12-and-under, with parental/family participation allowed
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Kids goodies provided by the SAR FitKidz Program
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Everyone must be officially registered
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Price: Free
Family Mile
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Low price for all 13-and-over -- perfect for all abilities
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Timed mile that you can walk or run with finisher's video on results page
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You may be able to purchase a souvenir shirt on race day
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Your race number gets you discounts to local merchants and restaurants
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Everyone must be officially registered
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Price: $5 through August, then $10, no shirt, no medal
Fabulous Goodies and Race Day Fun:
Colorful t-shirt guaranteed first 1000 registrants in the half and 4-miler
Souvenir medallion guaranteed for first 1000 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.
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