Tucson Ultra • 24/48/72 Hour Fixed-Time Race | Himmel Park • March 5–8, 2026
TUCSON ULTRA

24hr • 48hr • 72hr Fixed-Time Races

March 5–8, 2026 • Himmel Park • 1000 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Register 72hr Register 48hr Register 24hr

Race start times

  • 72hr: Thu 3/5/26 • 10:00am
  • 48hr: Fri 3/6/26 • 10:00am
  • 24hr: Sat 3/7/26 • 10:00am
  • All races end Sun 3/8/26 • 10:00am

Who we are

Community & Unity • a positive, drama-free crew of ultra endurance athletes who care about keeping Himmel Park clean, safe, active and thriving.

Resident windows: Tucson residents: Sept 1 – Dec 1. Arizona residents: from Jan 1, additional slots open (per city/park limits).
The 2026 event is now closed for registration (at capacity per park permit). To be placed on the waiting list please email Tucsonultra@gmail.com.

Choose your event

24 Hour
Starts Sat, Mar 7, 2026 • 10:00am • Ends Sun 10:00am

Fixed-time racing: go as far as you can in 24 hours. You vs You.

Volunteer
48 Hour
Starts Fri, Mar 6, 2026 • 10:00am • Ends Sun 10:00am

Double the day, double the distance • stay steady and stack miles.

Volunteer
72 Hour
Starts Thu, Mar 5, 2026 • 10:00am • Ends Sun 10:00am

The multi-day classic. Pace, rest, repeat. Community keeps you moving.

Volunteer

What is fixed-time racing?

Runners and walkers aim to cover as much distance as possible within a set time: 24, 48, or 72 hours. It’s a You-vs-You style event • choose your pace, manage your rest, keep stacking laps.

Bring your own fuel (BYOF)

If you follow a specific diet, please bring your own snacks and beverages. Volunteers will provide vegan/vegetarian burritos, bagels, and assorted snacks throughout the event.

Course

Himmel Park loop

Distance: 0.78 miles per lap (around the park perimeter)

Surface: concrete, asphalt, and compact dirt path