TMC Tucson 10k
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 updated 5k course is an out-and-back with more room for runners and walkers! 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:
Developed by Tucson's premier event producing team, Run Tucson, and produced in partnership with Arizona's largest non-profit running club, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. We are RRCA race director certified.
2026 SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 12, Registration and Packet Pickup
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave
- All race bib numbers for the 10k and 5k will be inside the Running Shop.
- Registration will be open.
- You can pick up items for friends, but please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.
- Shirt sizing is first come, first served. The new sublimated shirts are pre-packaged in both "women's cut" and "unisex" cut.
- It is a great time to shop for all sorts of goodies, so take some time to see what the Running Shop has in stock for you.
Sunday, September 13, Race Morning Schedule
- 5:30 - 6:00 am: Registration and Packet Pickup at Pima Community College West race site
- All race numbers, shirts, and medals will be at the Run Tucson tent at the start/finish line area.
- You can pick up items for friends -- please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.
- Shirt sizing is first come, first served. Shirts are in both "women's cut" and "unisex" cut.
- 6:10 am: Start line announcements, National Anthem
- 6:15 am: Start TMC 5k Race -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies. Chip time for all age-group awards.
- 6:25 am: Start TMC 10k Run/Walk -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies -- no prize money. Gun-time for all prize money awards, with chip time for all age-group awards.
- 8:30 am: Approximate time Finish Line closes
- 8:30 am: Approximate time Awards TMC 10k and 5k Age Group awards courtesy of The Running Shop. TMC 10k Prize Money courtesy of TMC and Run Tucson.
Souvenir Shirts and Medals
Souvenir shirts and medals will be available to the first 1000 registrants at both packet pick-up times. If you have to miss race day, you can still pick up your items or send someone to pick them up for you on race weekend. Shirts will be first-come, first-served, though we will do our best to have all sizes available. Post-race through September: Shirts and medals of registrants who cannot make race weekend will be available at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell through the end of September. T-shirt sizing first come, first served.
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Damion Alexander Photos: Check out this awesome video from Damion. Photos available at The Tucson Photographer smugmug account.
John Harris Photos: Check out the photos put together by John Harris on the TMC Tucson 10k race registration page.
Finisher Video: Check the video of you crossing the finish line at the race results page, courtesy of Greg Wenneborg and Roadrunner Race Timing.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Share photos at the Run Tucson FB page. Tag @runtucson and @runsar and @rrca and @TucsonMedicalCenter with any instagram posts. Use hashtags #TMCTucson10k or #gabezimmermantriplecrown or #runsar and #runtucson.