The Arizona Daily Star Presents the Fourth Annual

Valley of Gold Half Marathon and the Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley 5k

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.

View 2008 Race Results here


Give us your feedback on the 2008 Arizona Distance Classic!

We want to know your story. Please note that we may send your story along to the media. Tell us about your experience!

Your Feedback: 2008 Race Stories

2008 Race photos are available at:
RunPhotos.com

Age Group Awards Pickup

If you did not receive your award for placing in the top-3 in your age group in the Valley of Gold Half Marathon or Northwest Valley 5K on race day, don't despair! You or your friend / family member can claim your award at 1-2-3 Fit's new location on La Canada Drive, just south of Lambert. The fitness club is still under construction, but someone will be there from 12–4pm on weekdays with the awards. If needed, feel free to contact 1-2-3 Fit at 520-575-9800 to arrange an alternate time. Awards will be available for pick-up through May 1, 2008.

Don't forget the importance of strength training to bolster your running success! The team at 1-2-3 Fit can help and will offer special pricing to AZ Distance Classic race participants and their families. Just show them your race bib or race shirt when you come by to register for a program. Grand Opening is expected in May — race in now, to be included in Charter Member festivities.


Run or Walk for a Reason

Arizona Distance Classic benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

John Bingham

The 2008 Arizona Distance Classic will again benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Make a Donation: click the logo below

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"I have been the national spokesperson for Team in Training since 2000, attended over 50 Team in Training events and have witnessed first hand the spectacular results the fund-raising has had on research, treatment, and patient services for people with blood related cancers", stated John Bingham, Founder of John Bingham Racing. "I wanted to do more to help! I knew that I had a unique opportunity with the Arizona Distance Classic making it a non profit event benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma society."

2008 will mark the 4th annual running of the Arizona Distance Classic, comprised of the Valley of Gold Half Marathon and Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley 5K. Situated in Oro Valley (7 miles outside of Tucson) the Arizona Distance Classic is the perfect Spring Break getaway.

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Commit to Be Fit Walking Program

Join Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley and Commit to Be Fit in 2008

Not an athlete? Not a runner? This program is for you... Get up, get moving, get started ... and Commit to Be Fit in 2008. Details here


Tell us why you're running the 2008 Arizona Distance Classic

  • 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 2006 event


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