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- Marathon
- Half
Wicked Fast
Wicked Fast Marathon
Experience Tucson’s newest and fastest race!
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2027 edition
Next up
Countdown
117
days to 27 Feb 2027
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Flat
- Climb
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About
The race
Experience Tucson’s newest and fastest race! Start in beautiful Oro Valley for the first 5 miles on N. Oracle Road then run entirely along the beautiful Chuck Huckleberry Loop, this all-paved course offers runners a smooth, traffic-free experience from start to finish. With a gentle 800-foot net drop, it feels flat as a pancake - yet runners will swear it’s even faster than Chicago. No parked cars, no street crossings, just open space and scenic desert views as you cruise toward your next Boston Qualifier or personal best. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a free beer and soak in the sunshine and charm of Tucson, one of the Southwest’s most vibrant running destinations. FINISH LINE: Brandi Fenton Park - 3482 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 5:00AM : PARKING LOT OPENS AT BRANDI FENTON PARK 5:30am - 6:00am : MARATHON BUS TRANSPORTATION from Brandi Fenton Park (3482 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ) 5:50am - 6:10am: HALF MARATHON BUS TRANSPORTATION from Brandi Fenton Park (3482 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ) START LINE: 5960 N. ORACLE RD., TUCSON AZ 85704 7:00am: RACE START Athlete Tracking: brought to you by USA ENDURANCE EVENTS Click START SET UP. It will ask for a username and password. If you don’t have one, create one and it will immediately bring you to the Athlete’s name you want to track… super easy. Split Times: START LINE, Half Marathon, 20 MILE FINISH TRACK A RUNNER HERE RACE CUT-OFF TIME: This race has a 6.5 hour time limit. That…
Location
Tucson, AZ, United States
North America · typically 14°C (56°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
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Bus to the Start
Park at Brandi Fenton Park (finish) by 5:00 AM. Marathon buses run 5:30–6:00, half buses 5:50–6:10, to the start at 5960 N. Oracle Rd.
From the layout, description
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Oracle Road Opening
The first 5 miles are on N. Oracle Road before the gentle 800-foot net drop on the Loop. Don't chase the drop early; let it come to you.
From the description, elevation profile
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Uninterrupted Surface
The all-paved Chuck Huckleberry Loop has no parked cars or street crossings. Use the traffic-free surface to lock into goal pace without dodging obstacles.
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Splits and Cutoff
With a 6.5-hour time limit and splits at half marathon and 20 miles, marathoners can run conservatively and still target a Boston Qualifier.
From the description
In Tucson
Getting Around
The race is point-to-point, so arrange your ride between the finish at Brandi Fenton Park and the start in Oro Valley. Public transit is sparse; a car or rideshare is easiest.
Spectator Spots
Friends can watch at the finish in Brandi Fenton Park, or find a spot along the Chuck Huckleberry Loop, which has many accessible parks and trailheads.
Post-Race Recovery
Tucson's warm winter sun makes patio dining or a gentle stroll in a city park a good way to recover. The desert scenery and local Mexican food are highlights.
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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