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!
SEE A FULL LISTING OF TUCSON 5KS BELOW.
Awards & Swag Include: The 5K will have male and female awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, and Top 3 in 5 year age groups up to 80+. Awards will include Running Shop Gift Certificates and other St Paddy's Day themed goodies! 5K registrants get a really cool, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last. All […]
Glow Walk
The Southern Arizona Roadrunners is celebrating 50 years with a special edition of the Spring Cross Country Classic 5K in 2026—a free race for everyone! Set on the scenic rolling trails of Lincoln Regional Park, this retro-inspired event brings runners back to the sport’s grassroots: no shirts, no medals, just pure cross-country fun. Teams of […]
FitKidz Running Club will meet at Himmel Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-6:00pm starting March 24th and ending April 16th, 2026 on Soccer Field 'A' (Soccer Field Closest to Himmel Library). The FitKidz Running Club is FREE and will promote and highlight improved skills over a 4-week period, focusing on progress over performance and […]
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 the “92 and 48 Stair Climb." Half Marathon adds in the Bridal Trail out-and-back and then a second run of the main course to make […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We will be updating this page with races as we receive new information. If you know about other 5Ks around Tucson, contact us!
