Runmarana Tortolita Traverse Half-Marathon
Marana, United States • 11-12 Apr 2026
Event overview
The #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse takes place April 11-12, 2026 at Tortolita Preserve in Marana, AZ. On Your Left Fitness partners with the Town of Marana Parks and Recreation to present the third annual Tortolita Traverse.
The event spans two days. Day 1 features trail runs in the Tortolita Preserve, including a half marathon and a roughly 7.7-mile loop. Day 2 features mountain bike races with 10-mile and 20-mile options.
Distances and key details
- Half Marathon - trail run
- 7 Mile (~7.7 miles) - trail loop
- MTB 10 Mile - mountain bike race
- MTB 20 Mile - mountain bike race
Some events list participant caps (the half marathon shows a 90-runner cap; other events list caps of 30). Entry price for listed events is $35. MTB events are open to ages 13 to 99. The run course uses single-track trail and wash (sand) running and includes aid stations roughly every 3 miles. All registrations include a custom race bib, an online finisher certificate, and a finisher medal. RaceJoy tracking is available for trail runs only. Results are posted live on the event website with optional text notifications. The event also offers a "Tortoise Challenge" with benchmark times to beat for a special finisher pin and a "Dirt Hero Challenge" for completing two designated half marathons to earn a Dirt Hero shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.