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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon Trail Run | Half Marathon | Mar 13, 20276:15 AM | $35$45 after Mar 13, 2027 | 90 |
| 7 Mile Trail Run (~7.7miles) | Other | Mar 13, 20276:30 AM | $35$45 after Mar 13, 2027 | 90 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $45 on Mar 13, 2027.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 39 percent below a typical half marathon in Arizona, which costs $57.50 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the Half Marathon Trail Run starts at 6:15 AM. The start sits about 2,560 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Tortolita Preserve, Marana, AZ 85658
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (On Your Left Fitness and Timing) for #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Half Marathon Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 1:54:50 or better, the top quarter in 2:00:56, and half the field in 2:20:31; the last tenth came in after 2:56:48.
At the 2026 7 Mile Trail Run (~7.7miles), the fastest tenth finished in 1:01:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:09:24, and half the field in 1:22:26; the last tenth came in after 1:35:33.
At the 2026 MTB 20 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:23:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:31:46, and half the field in 1:34:11; the last tenth came in after 1:47:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:32:31 | 2:00:56 |
| 40-49 | 2:08:19 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 2:56:48 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 19 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 54 to 41 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:13:30 to 2:20:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 (-33%) | 2:20:31 | under 1:54:50 | 1:40:41 |
| 2025 | 61 (+13%) | 2:09:15 | under 1:35:24 | 1:26:49 |
| 2024 | 54 | 2:13:30 | under 1:51:45 | 1:38:07 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most US trail half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:49:47, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here run 19 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Half Marathon Course Map and Elevation. 7.7 Mile Trail Run Course Map and Elevation. Mountain Bike Course Map and Elevation (1 Lap).
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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
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