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
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
AZ25013JOE · Garmin Marathon Series Tucson - Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick481 year running
~1,745 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 38 states
winner 1:13:27
typical high 78°F
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
Historical Finish Times
How 942 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
942
Median time
2:10:14
Latest turnout
942
States
35
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