Special Events
Oro Valley Festival of the Arts
March 17 - 18, 2012 at Oro Valley Marketplace
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Located in the largest outdoor shopping center in the region, the Oro Valley Festival of the Arts has quickly become one of the largest regional art events in
Arizona Distance Classic
Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
See website for Marathon start times: www.arizonadistanceclassic.com
The 8th Annual Arizona Distance Classic includes the Valley of Gold Half Marathon (13.1 miles), the Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), the Oro Valley Hospital 5k Run and Walk and the Town of Oro Valley Kids Fun Run. The start and finish for all events will be at the beautiful campus of Ventana Medical Systems/Roche. Organizers estimate the event will attract over 2,000 people, representing 45 states and five countries.
The Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is the host resort. The purpose of the Arizona Distance Classic is to provide a world class event to celebrate the active lifestyle in Oro Valley. All residents are encouraged to participate or volunteer in the event. The event partners for 2012 include Ventana Medical Systems/Roche, Oro Valley Hospital, All About Running & Walking and the Arizona Daily Star.
USA Triathlon National Duathlon Championships
April 27 - 28, 2012 at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
See website for start times http://www.usatriathlon.org/events/usat/2012/04/duathlon-national-championship.aspx
The USA Triathlon National Duathlon Championships will be held April 27 - 28, 2012. Organizers estimate that this run-bike-run event will attract over 500 out of town athletes from across the country. Combined with the estimated 1,000 out of town visitors traveling with those athletes, the organizers expect over 1,500 out of town visitors.
The Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort will be the host resort, with Fairfield Inn Marriott serving as the overflow hotel. Ventana Medical Systems will serve as the host site for all the competitions. As this is an open national championship, all residents of Oro Valley are invited to compete in this event.