Biegi 5K w pobliżu Sahuarita

We wrześniu w Tucson masz imprezę trailową od Everyone Runs: Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race and 5k Trail Run & Walk. Do wyboru jest bieg na 9.3 miles i krótsze 5k, dla biegaczy i piechurów. Ten dłuższy dystans jest dla tych, co zmieszczą się w 3 godziny, a oba są otwarte dla wszystkich od 5 do 100 lat. Ta impreza to część kalendarza Everyone Runs, gdzie są też biegi w Catalina State Park w kwietniu i listopadzie, plus Run with the Roosters w czerwcu. Trasa na 9.3 miles zaczyna się na Nature Trail, potem leci po Bridal Trail, wspina się około 2.7 miles pod 50-Year Trail, zawraca przy bramie i wraca na metę przez Bridal Trail. Organizatorzy piszą, że trasa jest wymagająca, ale w sumie to głównie gładki, łatwy trail z jednym podbiegiem. Na 5k zostajesz na Nature i Bridal Trails, co jest łatwiejszą opcją dla piechurów i świeżaków w trailu. W pakiecie masz domowe meksykańskie śniadanie, pączki, owoce i orzechy, darmowe zdjęcia z biegu i do wyboru bawełnianą albo techniczną koszulkę finishera. Nagrody są dla trzech pierwszych w generalce i w kategoriach wiekowych co pięć lat. Zwycięzcy open zgarną buty do biegania od Fleet Feet.

Tucson Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K i Spooky Kids Sprint odbędzie się w Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, przy East River Road, w Tucson, Arizona. Impreza startuje wcześnie rano, są cztery dystanse do wyboru, a limit to 600 biegaczy. Półmaraton to najdłuższy dystans, z limitem czasu 4 godziny. Dla dorosłych i starszych dzieci są krótsze trasy na 10K i 5K. Spooky Kids Sprint to pół mili dla młodszych dzieci, bez pomiaru czasu. Dzięki temu rodziny mogą połączyć bieganie z zabawą halloweenową. Stroje są mile widziane, co dodaje fajnego klimatu w porównaniu do zwykłych biegów ulicznych. Dzieciaki zapisane na Spooky Sprint dostają torbę na "trick-or-treat" przy odbiorze pakietu i zbierają słodycze od wolontariuszy na trasie. Imprezę organizuje StartLine Racing, to już dziewiąta edycja. Jest też opcja wirtualna dla tych, co nie mogą przyjechać osobiście.

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 Pecan Classic is a 5K and 10K run/walk in Sahuarita, Arizona, beginning at the Green Valley Pecan Company. This yearly Southern Arizona race coincides with the pecan harvest season, marked by yellowing leaves, drying husks, and typically more comfortable running weather. Participants can select either the 5K or 10K distance, accommodating those aiming for a 10K challenge and those preferring a shorter community run. The Southern Arizona Roadrunners, a non-profit organization that hosts local fitness events in the Tucson area, organizes the race. Proceeds from the Pecan Classic benefit a local non-profit.

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.

The Vail Jingle Trail, a holiday-themed run and walk in Vail, Arizona, focuses on Mica Mountain High School and its cross country program. Now in its 21st year, it continues a Tucson-and-Vail holiday running tradition and supports a local toy drive. The route largely follows the Mica Mountain Cross Country course, with minor adjustments possible based on event setup. Mica Mountain cross country runners will be stationed along the course to provide directions and encouragement. Participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. The event collaborates with the Vail School District Transportation Department to collect over 500 toys for Toys for Tots, aiming to fill a school bus.

W styczniu odbywa się Empire Ranch Trail Run w Historic Empire Ranch, które leży na terenie Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Trasa prowadzi przez błoto i szlaki typowe dla terenów hodowlanych, po historycznych ziemiach rancza. Do wyboru jest 10k trail run, 5k trail run/walk albo 1-mile rodzinny spacer/bieg. Za organizację odpowiada Run Tucson, we współpracy z Empire Ranch Foundation i Bureau of Land Management. Co ciekawe, organizatorzy zaznaczają, że to "first running event held at the ranch". Trasa jest wytyczona na chronionym terenie rancza, więc to będzie prawdziwy trail z błotem i "cow pies" (krowimi plackami). Cała impreza wspiera Empire Ranch Foundation w ich działaniach na rzecz zachowania i odnowy historycznych budynków i krajobrazu rancza. Poza samym biegiem można wziąć udział w rodzinnych aktywnościach ranczerskich, pokazach wypalania skóry i prezentacji porównującej filmowe stroje kowbojów z historyczną rzeczywistością. Wszyscy, którzy ukończą bieg, dostają koszulki, przekąski, zdjęcia i filmiki. Nagrody są za kategorie open i wiekowe, a do tego są dodatkowe nagrody, w tym bony podarunkowe z The Running Shop.

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.