5K versenyek Marana közelében

Az Everyone Runs' Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race and 5k Trail Run & Walk egy szeptemberi trail esemény Tucson környékén. Van benne egy 9.3-mile futam és egy rövidebb 5k futóknak meg gyaloglóknak. A hosszabb táv azoknak való, akik be tudnak érni 3 órán belül, mindkét távra pedig 5 és 100 év között lehet nevezni. Az esemény az Everyone Runs naptár része, ahol ott vannak még az áprilisi és novemberi Catalina State Park versenyek, plusz júniusban a Run with the Roosters. A 9.3-mile pálya a Nature Trailről indul, megy tovább a Bridal Trailre, aztán kb. 2.7 miles mászás jön a 50-Year Trailen, a kapunál fordító, majd vissza a célba a Bridal Trailen. A szervezők szerint a pálya kihívós, de többnyire sima, jól futható trail, egyetlen komolyabb emelkedővel. Az 5k a Nature és Bridal Trailen marad, ez lazább opció gyaloglóknak és azoknak, akik még csak most kóstolnak bele a trail futásba. A nevezésben benne van házi mexikói reggeli, doughnuts, gyümölcs és magvak, ingyenes versenyfotók, valamint választható pamut vagy tech finisher póló. Díjazzák az abszolút első három helyezettet és az 5 éves korcsoportok első háromját. Az abszolút győztesek Fleet Feet futócipőt kapnak.

The Tucson Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Spooky Kids Sprint takes place at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park on East River Road in Tucson, Arizona. The event begins early, features four race distances, and limits participation to 600 runners. The half marathon is the longest distance with a four-hour limit. The 10K and 5K offer shorter routes for adults and older children. The Spooky Kids Sprint is a half-mile, untimed run for younger children, allowing families to combine racing with a Halloween activity. Costumes are encouraged, adding a unique atmosphere compared to typical road races. Children registered for the Spooky Sprint get a trick-or-treat bag at check-in and collect treats from volunteers along their course. StartLine Racing organizes this event, now in its ninth year. A virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person.

Dave's Run For ALS is a Sunday morning running event held at Curtis Park in Tucson, Arizona. It is named for David Filer, a local business owner, Southern Arizona Roadrunners member, and dedicated runner who was diagnosed with ALS. The event features an 8K, a 5K, and a free 1 Mile FitKidz and Family Run/Walk, accommodating club runners, walkers, families, and children. A portion of the proceeds supports ALS research via the Jim Himelic foundation. The 8K begins first, with the 5K and FitKidz Mile starting later. Awards for the 8K and 5K are presented after the races conclude. Participants seeking additional distance can opt for Dave's Double, which involves completing both the 8K and 5K for a distinct prize. The 8K is included in The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix. Awards extend deep into 5-year age groups, with winners receiving Running Shop gift certificates. The event also provides shirts and finisher medals for 8K and 5K runners, as available, along with complimentary snacks and Eegees. A prize will be given for the largest team.

The El Tour de Tucson 5K is a 3.1-mile run/walk in Downtown Tucson, taking place on the same day as the El Tour de Tucson bicycle event. It begins at the El Tour start line, allowing runners, walkers, families, and spectators to participate in the downtown event weekend. The race is chip-timed, open to all ages and abilities, and all finishers receive a souvenir medallion. Awards for overall and age-group winners are Fleet Feet Tucson gift cards. The course is fast and flat, utilizing wide neighborhood streets through Barrio Viejo and Armory Park. It finishes near the Tucson Convention Center at El Parque de San Cosme, two blocks from the start and expo. The 5K is part of the larger El Tour Expo and Fiesta, a three-day event at the Convention Center Exhibition Hall featuring exhibits, demos, celebrity signings, food trucks, live entertainment, and a beer garden. Volunteers can assist as course monitors, water-station helpers, or medal distributors, extending the event's reach beyond participants.

Cupid's Chase 5K Tucson is a February 5K held at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park on East River Road in Tucson. The race begins in the morning following check-in, follows a certified 5K course with professional timing, and publishes results shortly after the finish. It is part of the national Cupid's Chase series organized by Community Options, with the Tucson event participating in a nationwide race day that attracts over 17,000 runners across its various locations. The event accommodates a wide range of participants: runners, walkers, wheelchair users, families with strollers, sponsors, and leashed pets are welcome. Finishers may receive a Cupid's Chase medal and drawstring bag while supplies last. The shirt tradition allows participants to choose white for single or red for taken. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, with age-group medals awarded in divisions from 12 and under up to 70 and over. The race supports Community Options, a nonprofit based in Princeton that offers housing and employment services for individuals with disabilities.

The Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile is a St. Patrick's Day running event in Tucson, Arizona, offering both a 5K and a one-mile race. The mile race begins in the early morning, preceding the 5K. This event is connected to Armory Park in Downtown Tucson and the local St. Patrick's Day Festival and Committee. The 5K is included in The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series, attracting runners aiming for series points, alongside walkers, families, and those opting for the mile. Awards are extensive for the 5K, including overall, masters, and five-year age-group prizes extending to 80+. The race incorporates holiday elements with themed items, finisher medals for 5K participants, shirts (subject to availability), and a costume contest for distinctive outfits.

The TMC Earth Day 5K at Biosphere 2 is a 5K run and walk held entirely within the Biosphere 2 grounds, located in the western foothills of the Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. The event is centered on Earth Day, and its location distinguishes it from a typical neighborhood 5K. Participants run through a facility designed to showcase entire ecosystems contained within a single structure and across a research campus. The route guides runners and walkers from desert environments to exhibits and areas representing a rain forest, an ocean reef, and savanna grasslands, all within a single event. Run Tucson organizes the race, applying its experience from producing 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons, trail races, road races, and RRCA-certified coaching. The event accommodates both runners and walkers, with a primary appeal being the opportunity to combine a short race with a visit to one of Arizona’s most distinctive science facilities.