WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON TUCSON, ARIZONA
Sat, Feb 27, 2027, 6:40 AM MST
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- 29817 Biosphere Road, Tucson, AZ 85623, 85623
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Chase a Boston Qualifier or personal best on Tucson's exceptionally fast, scenic, and traffic-free paved course.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
Fun
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Discover Tucson's Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon, designed for speed and personal bests. This all-paved course begins in beautiful Oro Valley before joining the scenic Chuck Huckleberry Loop. Enjoy a smooth, traffic-free experience with a gentle 800-foot net drop, making it feel exceptionally fast. Runners can chase a Boston Qualifier or new PR amidst picturesque desert views. Conclude your race with a complimentary beer, celebrating your achievement in the vibrant setting of Tucson.
What to expect
- Run a smooth, traffic-free course with a gentle 800-foot net drop.
- Enjoy scenic desert views along the beautiful Chuck Huckleberry Loop.
- Celebrate your finish with a complimentary beer in sunny Tucson.
Standout details
- Net 800-foot drop
- Boston Qualifier potential
- Traffic-free paved course
- Post-race complimentary beer
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Feb 27, 6:40 AM MST · From $85.93
Opens Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 AM MST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM MST
- 26.2 Miles
Sat, Feb 27, 6:40 AM MST · From $107.28
Opens Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 AM MST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM MST
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Push PotentialRolling road course, longer distance
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Road
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Experience Tucson’s newest and fastest race! Start in beautiful Oro Valley for the first 5 miles on N. Oracle Road then run entirely along the beautiful Chuck Huckleberry Loop, this all-paved course offers runners a smooth, traffic-free experience from start to finish. With a gentle 800-foot net drop, it feels flat as a pancake—yet runners will swear it’s even faster than Chicago. No parked cars, no street crossings, just open space and scenic desert views as you cruise toward your next Boston Qualifier or personal best. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a free beer and soak in the sunshine and charm of Tucson, one of the Southwest’s most vibrant running destinations.
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