Run inspired by the beauty of the Painted Hills and the majesty of the Tucson Mountains, with panoramic views of the Tucson Basin. The 10k course starts at Pima College West and cruises the iconic rolling hills of the Tucson Mountains near scenic Starr Pass and Gates Pass. The 5k course also starts at Pima West and is an out-and-back route. Staging is in the shaded middle courtyard at Pima Community College, West Campus, providing an enjoyable space for pre-race and post-race activities of music, activities, and snacks & food trucks.
Beautiful desert scenery with sunrise over the Tucson Mountains
Chair friendly - smooth surfaces on challenging hills
Beneficiaries: The TMC Tucson 10k provides funds to the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation
Race Directors: The SAR-calendared event was created by Randy and Tia Accetta and the Run Tucson team and is the 2nd leg of the 2025 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown.