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!
This is a chance to run your fastest on a pancake-flat, lightning-fast 10K course or opt for the shorter 5k. The 10k is part of The Running Shop/Mizuno SAR Grand Prix! Both the 5K and 10K are USATF certified courses eligible for state records. This event is at Reid Park, staging from just west of […]
Main Gate Square
814 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Be part of the event that was featured by Runners World as a race that gets you feeling the love! Celebrate love for all things: your comminuity, your sweetheart, your […]
Southern Arizona's Favorite Trail Race! Two distances: 5.3 and 10.6 miles. Your race starts & finishes at the park trailhead and travels the trails of this magnificent park, including the […]
Sabino Canyon
5900 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ
Yes, we know it's hot out there in the summer. That's why you're invited to "Run With the Roosters," 4 Mile Run & Walk, now at Sabino Canyon! Beat the […]
$40 – $120
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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