“Wicked Fast” MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Tucson, Arizona

The Marathon & Half Marathon Race Series under 1500’ net drop.

SATURDAY, February 21, 2026

REGISTRATION OPENING OCT. 27, 2025

“A BOSTON QUALIFYING Marathon Course. Run your fastest time yet on Tucson’s most scenic Chuck Huckleberry Loop—an all-paved, net drop of 800’ feet from start to finish. A “zero” time penalty course for Boston.

800’ Net Drop

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.

Graph showing elevation data for a hiking route, starting at 3,146 feet and ending at 2,362 feet, with a total gain of 202 feet.
View from inside a glass and metal tunnel with a curved, transparent roof, casting shadows on the ground, outdoors under a blue sky.

A Boston qualifier

USATF MARATHON CERT. #: in Process

USATF HALF MARATHON CERT. #: in Process

A river flowing through a scenic valley with rocky banks and pine-covered hills under a blue sky.

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Ready? Set? GO… Start training and get yourself ready for your PR and BQ times