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

Date
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Start time
6:15 AM start (Phoenix)
Entry fee
From $35 · goes up to $45 on Mar 13, 2027
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Half Marathon Trail RunHalf MarathonMar 13, 20276:15 AM$35$45 after Mar 13, 202790
7 Mile Trail Run (~7.7miles)OtherMar 13, 20276:30 AM$35$45 after Mar 13, 202790

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $45 on Mar 13, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $35 until Mar 13, then $45 until Mar 13.

Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 39 percent below a typical half marathon in Arizona, which costs $57.50 right now.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Half Marathon Trail Run

41
finishers
2:20:31
median (10:41 /mi)
1:40:41
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
median 2:20:311:42:463:51:06
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

7 Mile Trail Run (~7.7miles)

22
finishers
1:22:26
median (10:48 /mi)
53:05
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men

MTB 20 Mile

20
finishers
1:34:11
median (5:01 /mi)
1:17:23
winning time
10% / 90%
women / men

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.

How fast do you need to be at #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7)?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 Half Marathon Trail Run
AgeWomenMen
20-292:32:312:00:56
40-492:08:19n/a
60-692:56:48n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Down 19 percent since 2024.

All events combined, from official results.

#RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) Half Marathon year by year

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202641 (-33%)2:20:31under 1:54:501:40:41
202561 (+13%)2:09:15under 1:35:241:26:49
2024542:13:30under 1:51:451:38:07

From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Details

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Course

Course Maps and Elevation

Half Marathon Course Map and Elevation. 7.7 Mile Trail Run Course Map and Elevation. Mountain Bike Course Map and Elevation (1 Lap).

Course Maps and Elevation, from the #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) page
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Race details

Where
Tortolita Preserve, Marana, AZ 85658Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 2,560 feet
Distances
Half Marathon, Other
Editions
2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Mar 29, 2025), 2024 (May 4, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7)?
Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 6:15 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Mar 13, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
At $35, entry is about 39 percent below a typical half marathon in Arizona, which costs $57.50 right now.
What distances can I run?
Half Marathon, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 41 runners finished the Half Marathon Trail Run; the median finish was 2:20:31 and the winner ran 1:40:41.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Tortolita Preserve, Marana, AZ 85658.

From the organizers

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

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