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!
The first-ever "Empire Ranch Run" will include a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly walk/run. For the first-time ever, runners can run or walk on trails among the beautiful rolling grasslands near the famed Empire Ranch, in the high Sonoran Desert of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA), located […]
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 community, your sweetheat, your […]
A true celebration of the healthy active lifestyle for runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. With stunning views of the Catalina Mountains to the east, the Tortolita […]
$35 – $70
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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