Point-to-point marathon from the Biosphere 2 area to Pima Community College Northwest Campus.
Opening rolling hills before the route joins Oracle Road / State Route 77.
Later miles follow the Cañada del Oro River Park Bike Path.
B.A.A. downhill indexing may apply. For 2027 Boston registration and beyond, certified courses with 1,500+ ft net downhill receive a +5:00 or +10:00 adjustment, and courses with 6,000+ ft net downhill are not eligible.
The Tucson Marathon is a point-to-point road marathon scheduled for December 13, 2026. The course starts near Biosphere 2 in Oracle and finishes at Pima Community College Northwest Campus in Tucson. Runners encounter rolling hills before joining Oracle Road / State Route 77, then follow the Cañada del Oro River Park Bike Path toward the finish. The organizer reports approximately 1,493 feet of net elevation loss. USATF certificate AZ24019JOE documents the marathon route. Review the organizer’s current race instructions when planning your visit.
BMQR course profile: Downhill.
Use a controlled effort through the opening rolling hills near Biosphere 2. Settle into a sustainable rhythm along Oracle Road / State Route 77 and maintain that effort when the route joins the Cañada del Oro path. Avoid treating the net downhill profile as a guarantee of a particular finish time.
The start near Biosphere 2 and finish at Pima Community College Northwest Campus are separate locations. Check the organizer’s latest transport, packet pickup and start instructions before race weekend.
Detailed elevation profile data is being prepared for this race. Check back soon for interactive course analysis.
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