Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon

The Arizona Daily Star Presents the Seventh Annual

Valley of Gold Half Marathon and the Oro Valley Hospital 5k, March 27, 2011

Online registration for 2011 is now open

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2010 Results are available here. Congratulations to all finishers!

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Runners flock to 2010 Arizona Distance Classic

Runners flocked from around the country to the 6th annual Valley of Gold Half Marathon benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Check out the video at statepress.com

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Hotels & Travel updates

Official Race Headquarter Hotel Announced

The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador is a Proud Sponsor and The Official Race Headquarters Hotel of the 2011 Arizona Distance Classic. The Hilton welcomes race participants and running groups from across the country and offering the special discounted rate of $159 to race participants.

The El Conquistador is an Arizona AAA Four Diamond Resort located just a few miles from the start line. »MORE

2009 Runner photos available from
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Check out your individual photos from the 2009 Arizona Distance Classic! They are available at www.runphotos.com

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Be a VIP — Mizuno Premier VIP Upgrade Package $50

In addition to the Mizuno technical shirt that all participants will receive, you can have total VIP access! First, you get two credentials into the VIP Tent for breakfast and private porta potties. You will also receive a Mizuno 1/2 zip branded jacket ($70 value). The upgrade package is limited to the first 250 people who purchase the Premier Package on the Registration page. Don't miss your chance to be a VIP!

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Wheelchair Division

Attention Wheelchair Athletes — do you want to participate along with some of the best Wheelchair Athletes in the World? We invite you to come join our event as our guest this year with a FREE ENTRY. This is a growing division and we expect to have at least 15 wheelers in the race this year, including 3 paralympians. Details Here

The 2010 Arizona Distance Classic Kids Fun Run

The Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department will again be hosting the 2010 Arizona Distance Classic Kids Fun Run. Join us at 8am in the kids corral for fun, games and crafts. The official fun run begins at 10:00am, but make sure to be there early for a special stretching session with 123 Fit. All participants will receive a medal and a t-shirt. Details Here.

Tell us why you're running the 2011 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?

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