#RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) 2027 — Marana, AZ

Date
March 13, 2027
Location
Marana, AZ
Venue
Tortolita Preserve
Start Time
6:15 AM
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $45.00
Events
Half Marathon Trail Run, 7 Mile Trail Run (~7.7miles)
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The #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse events kick off at 5:45 AM, so plan your hotel stay accordingly if you're traveling from out of town. Held at Tortolita Preserve in Marana, Arizona, the April race offers multiple distance options across trail running and mountain biking disciplines: a half-marathon, a 7.63-mile run, a 9.43-mile mountain bike course, and an 18.77-mile mountain bike option. Entry fees range from $35 to $40, making this an affordable way to test yourself on desert terrain. The early start time means you'll want accommodation close enough to make that predawn departure manageable without excessive drive time.

From the Race Organizer
Your Trails. Your Run/Ride. Your Town On Your Left Fitness is proud to partner with the Town of Marana Parks and Recreation to bring you the 4th Annual Tortolita Traverse, A challenging, yet breathtaking course in the Tortolita Preserve. The Course Run the route! Challenge yourself to a half marathon on a mixture of single-track trail and wash (sand) running or test your speed in the 7-mile Tortolita loop Course. There will be aid stations roughly every 3 miles on the course. Race Day Schedule 5:45 am | Check-in 6:15 am | Half-Marathon Start (4 hour 30 minute cut-off) 6:30 am | 7 Mile (7.7) Start Tortoise Challenge Race our “Tortolita Tortoise”! Beat the race time of our route director to earn a special finisher pin. Half-Marathon 2:24.23 7 (7.7) Mile 1:24.54 The Details Custom Bibs | All registrations include a custom race bib and custom online finisher's certificate. Finisher Medal | All registered participants will receive a finisher's medal Mappy Hour! (Packet Pickup) Dove Mountain Brewery ~ Friday, March 12, 2027, from 4pm to 6pm. 12130 N Dove Mountain Blvd, Marana, AZ 85658 This is your chance to pick up your packet and race swag and also discuss the courses with the race directors. If you can't attend Mappy Hour, you can pick up your packet race morning. Race-Day Registration You can register online on race day until 6:00 a.m. PLEASE USE YOUR HOME COMPUTER OR CELL PHONE TO REGISTER. There will be NO PAPER registration on race day. Price increased on race day to $45. Like the Facebook Event Page and share your run/walk with us. We love pictures! RaceJoy The RaceJoy app will be available if you want to use it to receive cheers and directions on your run, or if your family and friends want to track you on race day. Results will be posted live on the event website, and you can sign up for text messaging. Before you run/walk, consider downloading and using the RaceJoy App. On your event day, turn on RaceJoy, pick your route distance, hit start. When you're done, hit stop and save your results. Like the Facebook Event Page and share your run/walk with us. We love pictures! #RUNMARANA (3 of 4) The series includes four unique, fun, and challenging race events. Races are designed either as a trail race or road race each containing unique elements like mascots, community activities, or race course swag. All events are recreational and offer options for all fitness levels. Make Marana your place to run!

Course & Travel Notes

The Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler kicks off early at 6:15 AM in Marana, Arizona, so you'll want to get to the venue while it's still dark—though sunrise won't be until 6:37 AM anyway. The elevation sits at 2,329 feet, which is high enough to feel in your legs but not so extreme that you'll need major acclimatization. Flying in? Davis Monthan Air Force Base is your nearest option at 23.4 miles away, giving you a pretty straightforward drive to get race-ready.

⛰️ 2,329 ft elevation☀️ Typically 74°F / 50°F · 18% chance of rain✈️ Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) — 23.4 mi

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Marana, AZ. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) 2027 — Marana, AZ?

#RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) 2027 — Marana, AZ takes place on March 13, 2027. The race is held in Marana, Arizona.

Where is #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) 2027 — Marana, AZ held?

#RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) 2027 — Marana, AZ is held at Tortolita Preserve in Marana, Arizona.

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