The Arizona Daily Star Presents the Sixth Annual

Valley of Gold Half Marathon and the Oro Valley Hospital 5k, March 28, 2010

Join us at a baseball game, a hike at Catalina State Park, and the most beautiful race course anywhere. The course is open and FULLY supported for FOUR hours.

2010 Registration is now OPEN:

Register Online for the 2009 Arizona Distance Classic - GO!

Thank you for making the 5th Anniversary the biggest and best Distance Classic yet!
2009 Results and Photos are HERE.


Runner photos available from
www.runphotos.com

Check out your individual photos from the Arizona Distance Classic! They are available at www.runphotos.com

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Be a VIP — Mizuno Premier VIP Upgrade Package

VIP

In addition to the Mizuno technical shirt that all participants will receive, you can have total VIP access! First, you get two credentials into the VIP Tent for breakfast and private porta potties. You will also receive a Mizuno 1/2 zip branded jacket ($70 value). The upgrade package is limited to the first 250 people who purchase the Premier Package on the Registration page. Don't miss your chance to be a VIP!

If you have already registered and wish to upgrade, you can do so here.


Watch a video of the Arizona Distance Classic

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Hotels & Travel updates

Official Race Headquarter Hotel Announced

The Westward Look Resort

The Westward Look Resort is a Proud Sponsor and The Official Race Headquarters Hotel of the 2010 Arizona Distance Classic. The Westward Look welcomes race participants and running groups from across the country and offering special discounted rates to race participants >>MORE


Wheelchair division

Wheelchair Division

Attention Wheelchair Athletes — do you want to participate along with some of the best Wheelchair Athletes in the World? We invite you to come join our event as our guest this year with a FREE ENTRY. This is a growing division and we expect to have at least 15 wheelers in the race this year, including 3 paralympians. Details Here


The 2010 Arizona Distance Classic Kids Fun Run

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The Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department will again be hosting the 2010 Arizona Distance Classic Kids Fun Run. Join us at 8am in the kids corral for fun, games and crafts. The official fun run begins at 10:00am, but make sure to be there early for a special stretching session with 123 Fit. All participants will receive a medal and a t-shirt. Details Here.


Tell us why you're running the 2010 Arizona Distance Classic

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  • Do you have any personal or medical challenges that will make finishing an even greater accomplishment?
  • Have you participated in the event previously?
  • What brings you to the starting line?

We want to know your story. Please note that we may send your story along to the media. Tell us about you! Read other submitted stories here.

What you said about the 2008 event


Give us your feedback on the 2009 Arizona Distance Classic!

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