RunAround Tucson Relay presented by Tucson Medical Center

Welcome to the 2027 RunAround Tucson Relay!

There is nothing else like it in Tucson, a running relay on The Chuck Huckelberry Loop. The RunAround Tucson (RAT) Relay covers 50+ miles of The Loop, starting and finishing at Rillito Regional Park. Teams of 2-10 runners complete the course across 10 legs and 9 exchanges, with wave starts beginning at 7:00 AM. 

The course follows the Rillito and Canyon Del Oro Washes, showcasing the unique beauty of Tucson's paved trail network. 

Join us for a one-of-a-kind team running experience in Tucson!

As of 2027 the RunAround Tucson Relay is now produced by Aravaipa Running

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 - 07:00am (bibs in the 100's start in wave 1)

Wave 2 - 08:30am (bis in the 200's start in wave 2)

Wave 3 - 10:00am (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. 

How Does the Relay Work?

This is a supported relay race with Nine Exchanges (10 running legs or 11 if using "unofficial" exchange 6A).

The relay Starts and Finishes at Rillito Park.  Distances between the Exchanges vary from 2.75 miles to 7 miles.

2027 Exchange Legs (subject to change) 

• Leg 1 - Rillito Park to Curtis Park ~ 4.4 miles
• Leg 2 - Curtis Park to Camino del Cerro Park ~ 4.61 miles
• Leg 3 - Camino del Cerro Park to Juhan Park ~ 3.7 miles
• Leg 4 - Juhan Park to Paseos de la Iglecius Park and Ride Lot (Silverlake) ~ 5.04 miles
• Leg 5 - Park and Ride Lot to Augie Acuna Los Ninos Park ~ 6.86 miles
• Leg 6 - Augie Acuna to Old Vail Road Park and Ride Lot ~ 8.61 miles
  • This leg can be broken into 2 legs by exchanging at Roy Schooner Park (details to follow)
• Leg 7 - Old Vail Rd to Fantasy Island ~ 5.16 miles
• Leg 8 - Fantasy Island to Christ Community Church ~ 4.81 miles
• Leg 9 - Christ Community Church to Pantano Park and Ride Lot ~ 4.18 miles
• Leg 10 - Pantano Park and Ride to Rillito Park ~ 6.72 miles 

What Constitutes a "Team"?

The minimum number allowed on a team is two, and the maximum number is ten (or 11 if you are using the unoffiicial exhange 6A).

CUTOFFS

All teams must be done and off the course by 6:30 p.m. (Slowest teams have 11.5 hours to complete the course. That's an average of 12:30 minutes per mile.)

All Teams must arrive at Exchange 5 (Augie Acuna Los Ninos Park) no later than 1:15 p.m. 

All Teams must arrive at Exchange 8 (Christ Community Church) no later than 4:30 p.m.

Each team is responsible for getting their teammates to the Exchanges and back to the Start/Finish line to celebrate.