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PLEASE BE SURE TO MENTION THE TUCSON MARATHON WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION
ALL COMPETITORS MUST TAKE AN OFFICIAL MARATHON SHUTTLE BUS TO THE STARTING LINE! (Please note, there will no longer be shuttle service from the Westward Look Resort!) Hotel shuttle service to the Marathon, Marathon Relay (first runner only) and Half Marathon starting lines from hotels is provided ONLY for guests staying at the following properties (which are listed below): Hilton El Conquistador, Holiday Inn Express, Wingate by Wyndam Hotel. Shuttles will also run from the Finish Line to these properties (look for signage on race day). The following properties will offer a shuttle to the marathon/half-marathon parking areas, where you will be able to transfer to a shuttle to the race starting lines: TownePlace Suites By Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, La Posada Lodge & Casitas and the Best Western Catalina Inn. These hotels will provide transportation from the Finish Line back to their properties (look for singage on race day). Locals and competitors staying at other properties will need to find their way to the official parking areas (Ventana Medical for the Marathon Shuttles and Canyon Del Oro High School for the Half Marathon; Directions to these locations can be found on the RACE DAY INFO Page) to catch a shuttle to the starting lines for the events. Again, guests staying at the Hilton El Conquistador, Holiday Inn Express and Wingate Hotel will be transported back from the Finish Line to these hotels after the events. Guests staying at TownePlace Suites By Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, La Posada Lodge & Casitas and the Best Western Catalina Inn will be transported from the Finish Line back to these properties by official hotel shuttle vans/buses after the event. All other competitors will be transported back to the official parking areas.
IMPORTANT HOTEL INFORMATION: Due to Tucson's large number of winter visitors, hotel reservations should be secured no later than November 1st. Other hotels are available in the area. **PLEASE NOTE: Discounted race hotel rooms will be released at various times during the first week of November, so reserve your rooms early to receive the best room rate! ______________________________________________ THE FOLLOWING HOTELS WILL HAVE DIRECT SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE STARTING LINES HILTON TUCSON EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT
The Official Host Hotel of the 2010 Holualoa Tucson Marathon
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador,
10,000 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
Tel: 800-325-7832 Please call the hotel directly to obtain our discounted rate. Please remember to mention the Tucson Marathon when making your reservations! Note, there is a two night minimum stay at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort. **Transportation will be provided to and from the Hilton El Conquistador for all marathon, half marathon and first relay participants staying at the Hilton El Conquistador. GOLF: El Conquistador is Southern Arizona's largest golf facility with 45 holes of championship golf. The Conquistador and Canada Courses located at the country club offer challenging layouts for both the beginner or more advanced player. Special golf rates for Tucson Marathon participants or friends and family are available in December. Call the pro-shop at 520-544-1800 and tell them you are with the Tucson Marathon. Tee times are available after 10 am, 7 days in advance. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Reservations: (520) 202-4000 or orovalleyhotel@hotmail.com Please call the hotel directly and mention the TUCSON MARATHON to obtain the discounted rate. Alternatively you obtain the discounted rate and make reservations by email (orovalleyhotel@hotmail.com), as well, and we will happily email you a confirmation page. Again, please mention the Tucson Marathon when making your reservations! **Transportation for Holiday Inn Express guests will be provided to the start line (and from the finish line) for all marathon, half marathon and first relay participants. At the Holiday Inn Express Suites Oro Valley, all of the 89 luxurious suites are completely non-smoking: complete with a wet bar, microwave, complimentary popcorn, coffee maker, and a refrigerator (don’t forget to drink our cold, complimentary water!). The rooms also feature a hair dryer, iron, and an ironing board. Runners may also enjoy the heated swimming pool and Spa, where guests are welcome to lay back and enjoy the spectacular view of the Pusch Ridge Mountains. For guest convenience, we also offer a 24-hour Business Center, which can always be useful for printing out a last second boarding pass or checking your email inbox. As always, there is free wireless Internet in each room. *New for ’10!* - LATE CHECK-OUT & EARLY BREAKFAST This year the Holiday Inn Express Suites will be offering a complementary 2 PM late check-out for all of our Marathon guests. We will also be offering an Early-Rise Breakfast, so that all runners can have breakfast before starting the race. WINGATE HOTEL ORO VALLEY** 10075 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Please call the hotel directly to obtain a special, discounted rate of $85/night and mention the Tucson Marathon when making your reservations. We look forward to your stay. Thank You. EARLY BREAKFAST & LATE CHECKOUT! The Wingate hotel is offering a 5am breakfast and 3pm checkout on Sunday, December 12. The Wingate Hotel Oro Valley is designed to be a comfortable home away from home for business, leisure and family travelers. The hotel offers 104 spacious guest rooms and suites, meeting rooms, a private boardroom and complimentary business and fitness centers. Guests enjoy free hot breakfast buffet in the comfortable two-story breakfast area that overlooks an outdoor pool patio with hot tub and water feature. Other amenities include free high speed wireless Internet access and local calls, TTY phones for hearing impaired guests and 32" LCD TVs with 12 high-definition channels. Located in Oro Valley, the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel is close to fine dining, shopping and golf, and set against the scenic back drop of the Catalina Mountains. The Wingate by Wyndham Oro Valley is part of the worldwide Wyndham family of quality hotels. **Transportation for guests of the Wingate Hotel will be provided to the start line (and from the finish line) for all marathon, half marathon and first relay participants.
THE FOLLOWING HOTELS WILL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO THE OFFICIAL RACE PARKING LOTS, WHERE YOU WILL TRANSFER TO OFFICIAL RACE SHUTTLE BUSES TO REACH THE STARTING LINES. THE INDIVIDUAL HOTELS WILL PROVIDE RETURN TRANSPORTATION FROM THE FINISH LINE ON RACE DAY. ***Rates are valid from December 10-13, 2010*** TOWNEPLACE SUITES by MARRIOTT _______________________________________________________________________ Looking for a hotel in Tucson? It doesn't get much better than the Hampton Inn & Suites® Tucson-Mall. Situated on the northwest side of town and featuring stunning views of the Catalina Foothills, we're just 12 miles north of downtown Tucson (and the University of Arizona). In fact, all major area attractions are easy to reach, and the popular Foothills Mall and Tucson Mall are both just two miles away. ___________________________________________________________________________________ LA POSADA LODGE & CASITAS BEST WESTERN CATALINA INN Please call and inquire about special rates for the Tucson Marathon & Half Marathon! Shuttle service will be provided from this hotel to the start line and from the finish lines. • Conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Coronado Middle School NEW HOTEL OPTION! RITZ CARLTON - DOVE MOUNTAIN Special Marathon room rate of $169/night! Please mention the Tucson Marathon when making your reservation. Situated northwest of Tucson, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is where you can embrace your inner adventurer. Explore over 20 miles of world class hiking and biking trails, tour the scenic mountain trails on horseback, an afternoon jeep excursion through rugged terrain, cool off in one of our 3 pools, one of which boasts a 235' water slide, tee off on the newest Jack Nicklaus course to the area in 25 years, relax in the tranquility of our destination spa or tempt your palate with innovative culinary choices. With 350 days of sunshine per year and the only destination on earth where the mighty Saguaro cacti grow amidst a scenic beauty that provides an eclectic combination of the old and new. This is where memories are made to last a lifetime. Please visit the following link for additonal details: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/DoveMountain/Default.htm __________________________________________________________________________________
THERE IS NO SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED TO/FROM THE FOLLOWING HOTELS BEST WESTERN INN SUITES** Reservation by TELEPHONE: Reservation ONLINE: not available Stay at this hotel and take pleasure in a complimentary breakfast buffet, evening social hour, High-speed Internet & Wi-Fi, local phone calls, business support services, limited airport shuttle, refreshing pool, relaxing hot tub, sundeck, lighted tennis courts, business center, and local newspaper. **THERE IS NO SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FROM THIS HOTEL; YOU MUST FIND YOUR WAY TO THE OFFICIAL MARATHON PARKING AREAS TO CATCH THE SHUTTLE TO THE START LINE. A RETURN SHUTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED BACK TO THESE PARKING AREAS AFTER THE EVENTS. EMBASSY SUITES TUCSON - PALOMA VILLAGE** The Embassy Suites Tucson is late check out friendly, please inquire! At the Embassy Suites Tucson - Paloma Village hotel, you can expect nothing but the very best in all-suite hotel accommodation. Each of our 119 hotel suites feature separate living areas and bedrooms, with either one king or two queen beds. Our suites are ideal for entertaining children and adults alike, with two 32-inch plasma televisions and high-speed Internet access. What's more, each of our guests will receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast every morning - the perfect way to start a busy, fun-filled day in Tucson. And in the evening, enjoy a complimentary Manger’s Reception serving beers, wines, and spirits (on the house, of course!) accompanied with light snacks. Whether you're in Tucson for pleasure or business, our comfortable hotel suites are certain to make your stay a memorable one. **THERE IS NO SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FROM THIS HOTEL; YOU MUST FIND YOUR WAY TO THE OFFICIAL MARATHON PARKING AREAS TO CATCH THE SHUTTLE TO THE START LINE. A RETURN SHUTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED BACK TO THESE PARKING AREAS AFTER THE EVENTS. |