Congrats! You've decided to run your first (or 50th!) 5K in Tucson!
Tucson is a marvelous place to run because we have balmy, beautiful weather from October through May. Even when the temperatures rise in June through September, you can still squeeze in runs in the wee morning hours or in the evenings after the sun sets.
Put together your training plan, pick a race, and you'll be well on your way!
Scroll down for a full list of 5Ks in Tucson. This list includes: mud runs, color runs, ragnar relays, trail runs, 5K fundraisers, holiday races, social runs, and events that combine walking & running.
Note that we have also included races with similar distances that you might be interested in: 4-milers, 8Ks, quarter marathons, children's races of various distances, etc.
Hope to see you hitting the pavement or the trails in Tucson this year!
Southern Arizona's Favorite Trail Race! Two distances: half marathon and 5.3 miles. Your race starts & finishes at the park trail-head and travels the trails of this magnificent park, including […]
Sabino Canyon
5900 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ
One of the most iconic races in Southern Arizona! Sabino Canyon, located in the Coronado National Forest, is one of the most beautiful desert canyons in the American southwest and a true jewel of the Tucson community. This unique 7.4 mile race is designed to capitalize on the majestic nature of Sabino Canyon to provide […]
During the 24th Cyclovia Tucson event, 3.5 miles of local streets will be temporarily transformed into living, breathing, thriving public space! Cyclovia Tucson is Arizona’s biggest block party, filling the […]
Register now to take the first step in saving lives. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments […]
Sahuarita Lake Park
15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ, United States
Powered through a partnership with the incredible team at Run Tucson, this event will include a scenic 5K run route that winds through the picturesque community of Rancho Sahuarita, and […]
The Erik Hite Foundation Community Festival of Service is a one-of-a-kind evening bringing our community together to honor service, sacrifice, and connection. An unforgettable celebration featuring a FREE Community Festival […]
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We will be updating this page with races as we receive new information. If you know about other 5Ks around Tucson, contact us!
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