Registration

Registration is now open. The first 200 registrants will receive the official race hat of the Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon!

Online Registration | Entry Fees | VIP Package | Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration | Printable Registration

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We invite you to join us in what is one of the most scenic celebrations of the active healthy lifestyle in the west. Join us in gorgeous Oro Valley, Arizona (just minutes from Tucson) for the sixth annual Valley of Gold Half Marathon and Oro Valley Hospital 5K.

The Arizona Distance Classic will be a celebration of athletes, young and old, fast and slow. Everyone gets a warrior's send off at the start and a hero's welcome at the finish line.

Team Registration:

Click here to register your team. Use the 'Create a team...' link beside the Organization field to start your team.

Maximum Entrants:

To ensure a safe course and a great post race party, the half marathon field will be limited to the first 3,000 registrations.

Confirmation of Entry:

Look up your registration status here

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Entry Fees 2012 — INCLUDING ALL ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES (no surcharge)

Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon:

  • $55 through 9/30/2011
  • $60 through 11/30/2011
  • $65 through 1/31/2012
  • $75 through 3/22/2012
  • $80 from 3/23/2012 through RACE WEEKEND

Arizona Distance Classic Quarter Marathon:

  • $35 through 9/30/2011
  • $40 through 11/30/2011
  • $45 through 1/31/2012
  • $50 through 3/22/2012
  • $60 RACE WEEKEND

Oro Valley Hospital 5K Run / Walk:

  • $30 through 1/31/2012
  • $40 through 3/22/2012
  • $45 RACE WEEKEND

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VIP

Be a VIP and get the Official AZ Distance Classic Half Zip!

Are you celebrating a special occasion?

The Event is again providing a unique opportunity to upgrade your registration and get the total VIP experience!

The VIP upgrade package is only $75 and limited to the first 250 runners.

Here is what you get:

  1. The VIP Official Half Zip/Jacket.
  2. Access to the VIP Tent with catered breakfast and lunch and private bathrooms.

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Packet Pickup and In Person Registration

Race Packets and technical shirts can be picked up at ALL ABOUT RUNNING AND WALKING in Oro Valley on on Friday March 23rd and Saturday March 24th. Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm on Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday.

All About Running and Walking is located at 12162 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. #140, Oro Valley, AZ 85755, 520 469-7084. For more information you can reach them at (520) 469-7084 and the email is runningstart@aol.com.

We STRONGLY recommend getting your race packet on Friday or Saturday. If you cannot, there will be limited packet pickup on race morning from 5:00 – 6:00 am at Ventana Medical Systems (at the event Start/Finish site).

YOU MAY HAVE SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP YOUR PACKET.

Or, you may pick up someone else's. PLEASE bring a note authorizing us to release the bib and chip to someone other than the registrant.

In person registration for both events will also be taking place at Packet Pickup.

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION !

packet pickup

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Printable Registration

Coming later for 2012.

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