On Your Left Fitness and Marana Parks and Recreation want to help you bring in the new year with a little sweetness — Egg Nog! Finish out 2024 with one final run/walk and after, chug some egg nog to celebrate the start of a brand new year! The start/finish line will host community activities for all ages from 7:00a until 11:00a.
The Course
You choose the distance – 5K, 10K or Half Marathon! The out-and-back routes will run along the scenic Santa Cruz River path with refueling stations located at the start/finish line, the 5K turnaround, the 10K turnaround, and the Half Marathon turnaround. The course remains entirely on the shared-use path and is well-marked with triangle ground signs.
Be sure to capture the moment and post your pictures on social media using the hashtag: #RUNMARANA. 
Race Day Schedule
7:00 am | Check-in8:00 am | Half Marathon Start (runners only)8:15 am | 10K Start (runners/walkers)8:20 am | 5K Start (runners/walkers)9:20 am | Free Kids Fun Run
The New Year’s Eve details
Custom Bibs | All registrations include a custom race bib and a custom online finisher’s certificate.Finisher Medal | All participants registered will receive a finisher medal!Community activities | Themed face painting, photo booth, and roll-A-Snowman crafts.Raffle | Two (3) Fitness-themed prize packs will be raffled off for each race. Included with Reg.
CHEERS CHALLENGETBA
Race-Day RegistrationYou can register online on race day until 7:45 a.m. PLEASE USE YOUR HOME COMPUTER OR CELL PHONE TO REGISTER. There will be NO PAPER registration on race day. Price increased on race day to $40. 
RaceJoy App
The RaceJoy app will be available if you want to use it to receive cheers and directions on your run, or if your family and friends want to track you on race day. Results will be posted live on the event website, and you can sign up for text messaging.Before you run/walk, consider downloading and using the RaceJoy App. On your event day, turn on RaceJoy, pick your route distance, hit start. When you’re done, hit stop and save your results.
Like the Facebook Event Page and share your run/walk with us. We love pictures!
#RUNMARANA (3 of 5)
The series includes five unique, fun, and challenging race events. Races are designed either as a trail race or road race each containing unique elements like mascots, community activities, or race course swag. All events are recreational and offer options for all fitness levels. Make Marana your place to run!