2026 Course Maps Posted! ~ We are back to the ORIGINAL LOOP! Wave Starts The event will use "wave" starts beginning with slower teams at 7:00 a.m. and progressing to faster teams starting at 10:00 a.m. This allows all teams to finish in time to enjoy the band, food and fun. Wave 1 - 0700 (bibs in the 100's start in wave 1) Wave 2 - 0830 (bis in the 200's start in wave 2) Wave 3 - 1000 (bibs in the 300's start in wave 3) There is nothing else like it in Tucson~a running relay on The Loop. What's the "Loop"? The Chuck Huckelberry Loop is 120+ miles of paved, shared-use paths that connect the Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenways. However, in 2025, due to the ongoing Sunset bridge construction, the RAT will utilize the Rillito and Canyon Del Oro Washes. The RunAround Tucson will use 50 miles of the Loop and its segment partners. View the map to see the event's course. How Does the Relay Work? This is a supported relay race with Nine
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