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The Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and Oro Valley Hospital 5k
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    Register by January 31st - Save money and still get a room at the resort!
    January 24, 2011

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    After SELLING OUT the initial room block at The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort, Herb Gamin and his team at the El Conquistador have been able to secure an additional block of rooms for our event. The additional rooms are guaranteed until January 31st and come with a FREE VIP UPGRADE.

    You will have total VIP access! You get two credentials into the VIP Tent for breakfast and private porta potties. You will also receive the Mizuno half zip official jacket ($70 value). Your VIP Goodybag will waiting for you when you check into the resort so you can spend more time at the pool or spa. Reserve your VIP Room Now! Check out the resort video we took last time we stayed there.

    Note: The Free VIP upgrade is one per room. If your name is on the rooming list and on the registration list you will receive the upgrade. If you want an additional upgrade for another person in the room, they need to register for the VIP package and then send us an email letting us know to deliver the additional goody bag to them at the resort.

    What is fueling the explosive growth of the 7th Annual Arizona Distance Classic? Maybe it is the fantastic weather, the tremendous community support, the new Quarter Marathon or the unbelievable mountain backdrop setting. Whatever it is, the registration numbers for the Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Inaugural Quarter Marathon and the Oro Valley Hospital 5k are way up over last year.

    If you are not yet registered, register by January 31st and you will save an additional $10 as the registration fees increase on February 1. Remember, there are NO additional fees to register online. The price you see is what you pay! REGISTER NOW!

    This is the ULTIMATE BOUTIQUE PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE - The resort is a short drive from the start and finish, there is plenty of parking, great aid stations and course support, spectacular views, amazing courses and a fantastic spread of finish line food.

    Participant Comments:

    "The Race was a blast and the scenery was amazing...It lives up to all the hype!"

    Thank you for a fantastic race. There is nothing like a well organized, boutique race on a gorgeous course at a time of the year when the weather is perfect.

    This is an AWESOME RACE!!! The view of the mountains and the desert scenery are breathtaking....I eagerly look forward to next year.

    What a wonderful race! I heard nothing but glowing comments from EVERYONE at the finish line - the event team did a fabulous job....



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    Together We Thrive.
    An Amazing Community.

    When we created the Arizona Distance Classic back in 2005 we knew that the Town of Oro Valley and the entire Tucson community was a very special place. All of our hearts and prayers are with that special community.

    I have always said that it takes a world class community to build a world class event. What a tremendous example this community has become to the entire country.

    David