Tucson Fit & Fun Run 5K

September 15 Update: Click here for the post-race report sent last week to all registrants, with information on results, awards, goodies, and the like. Awards are available at The Running Shop through the end of September. Remaining shirts have been brought to the Running Shop (3055 N Campbell Ave, Tucson) for pick up on a first-come, first-served basis.

Run inspired by the beauty of the Painted Hills and the majesty of the Tucson Mountains, with panoramic views of the Tucson Basin. The 10k course starts at Pima College West and cruises the iconic rolling hills of the Tucson Mountains near scenic Starr Pass and Gates Pass.

The updated 5k course is an out-and-back with more room for runners and walkers!

Staging is in the shaded middle courtyard at Pima Community College, West Campus, providing an enjoyable space for pre-race and post-race activities of music, activities, and snacks & food trucks.

Beautiful desert scenery with sunrise over the Tucson Mountains

Chair friendly - smooth surfaces on challenging hills

Beneficiaries: The TMC Tucson 10k provides funds to the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation

Race Directors: Developed by Tucson's premier event producing team, Run Tucson, and produced in partnership with Arizona's largest non-profit running club, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. We are RRCA race director certified.

2026 SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 12, Registration and Packet Pickup

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave

All race bib numbers for the 10k and 5k will be inside the Running Shop.

Yes: Registration will be open.

Yes: You can pick up items for friends, but please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.

Yes: Shirt sizing is first come, first served. The new sublimated shirts are pre-packaged in both "women's cut" and "unisex" cut.

Yes: It is a great time to shop for all sorts of goodies, so take some time to see what the Running Shop has in stock for you.

Sunday, September 13, Race Morning Schedule

5:30 - 6:00 am: Registration and Packet Pickup at Pima Community College West race site

All race numbers, shirts, and medals will be at the Run Tucson tent at the start/finish line area.

Yes: You can pick up items for friends -- please limit the number of packet pickups if it is crowded.

Yes: Shirt sizing is first come, first served. Shirts are in both "women's cut" and "unisex" cut.

6:10 am: Start line announcements, National Anthem

6:15 am: Start TMC 5k Race -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies

Chip time for all age-group awards. See all prize money and award rules and details here.

Our friends from Team Hoyt will be on hand, so like in the 5k, we'll make sure to provide space for our chair athletes on this new out-and-back route.

See new route map below.

6:25 am: Start TMC 10k Run/Walk -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies -- no prize money

Gun-time for all prize money awards, with chip time for all age-group awards. See all prize money and award rules and details here.

Our friends from Team Hoyt will be on hand, so like in the 5k, we'll make sure to provide space for our chair athletes.

8:30 am: Approximate time Finish Line closes

8:30 am: Approximate time Awards

TMC 10k and 5k Age Group awards courtesy of The Running Shop

TMC 10k Prize Money courtesy of TMC and Run Tucson

see below for details

Souvenir Shirts and Medals

Souvenir shirts and medals will be available to the first 1000 registrants at both packet pick-up times, so be sure to snag your items on September 12th at The Running Shop or on event morning, September 13th.

If you have to miss race day, you can still pick up your items or send someone to pick them up for you on race weekend. Shirts will be first-come, first-served, though we will do our best to have all sizes available.

Post-race through September

Shirts and medals of registrants who cannot make race weekend will be available at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell through the end of September. T-shirt sizing first come, first served.

FROM THE PAST:

DAMION ALEXANDER PHOTOS: One of our event sponsors and good friends is Long Realty's Damion Alexander. Check out this awesome video from Damion: he spent all morning on his bike, then all of Sunday evening putting it together -- it's a lot of fun...Check out all of Damion's photos at The Tucson Photographer smugmug account.

(We are super grateful to Damion for all of his efforts on behalf of the endurance community -- not only does he spend hours on the bike at our races, but he then spends hours at the computer fixing and fiddling with the photos. On top of that, he is a bike volunteer at Sabino Canyon and El Tour.)

JOHN HARRIS PHOTOS: On the TMC Tucson 10k race registration page you can check out the photos put together by John Harris. John is a student at the UArizona and an assistant Cross Country Coach at Salpointe, where he was a standout runner. He's developed a keen eye for running photography and we're delighted to have him on our team!

FINISHER VIDEO: Check out the video of you crossing the finish line at the race results page, courtesy of Greg Wenneborg and Roadrunner Race Timing.

SOCIAL MEDIA: If you want to share any photos of you, your friends, or beautiful morning scenery, please share at the Run Tucson FB page. For social media, please tag @runtucson and @runsar and @rrca and @TucsonMedicalCenter with any instagram posts -- you can use hashtags #TMCTucson10k or #gabezimmermantriplecrown or #runsar and #runtucson and anything else you want . . . thanks to SAR for this post!

Come join us for this challenging 9.3 Miles on the Nature and 50-Year Trails. Your run begins with the Nature Trail, then to the Bridal Trail to the 50-Year Trail (2.7 miles up) and turnaround at the gate to go back down and off to the Bridal Trail to the finish. The 9.3 mile event is only open to runners and run walkers that can absolutely complete the race within 3 hours (9am).

The 5k trail run is open to runners and walkers and will be run on the Nature Trail and Bridal Trail.

Message us for discounts for teachers, police, fire, emts, and veterans/active duty!

With your registration you'll enjoy our homemade Mexican breakfast, free doughnuts, free fruit and nuts, free professional race photos to download in any size, quality finisher shirts in cotton and tech (male and female sizing), and overall and 5-year age group medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Overall winners will take home free running shoes from Fleet Feet!

Bib and parking pass pick-up:

September 18, 10am - 6pm, only at Fleet Feet on Tanque Verde

September 19, 10am - 4pm, only at Fleet Feet on Oracle Rd.

Note: if you register on September 18, your bib will only be available on September 19 at the Oracle location. If you register on September 19, your bib will only be available at the race.

IMPORTANT: your pre-purchased parking pass must be picked up no later than September 19 at 4pm at Fleet Feet at the Oracle location.

For event details, please visit everyoneruns.net or click on the event details tab above. Dogs are not permitted for liability reasons. Entry fees are not refundable and bibs cannot be transfered without prior approval by Everyone Runs. Please consider purchasing event insurance during your registration process.

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The Family Weekend Fun run is a great opportunity to experience the Arizona Campus while celebrating our Wildcat spirit and traditions.

Students and Families are invited to participate in this inclusive 5K event - welcoming participants of all ages and abilities.

Proceeds from the Family Weekend Fun Run will support University of Arizona students through the Arizona Foundation, with a focus on scholarships and basic needs initiatives that help ensure all students have access to essential resources for success.

There are no refunds allowed for this event. In the event you will not be able to attend please email [email protected] to switch to the virtual event. The deadline to switch to virtual is Thursday, October 1st by 5pm.

Event details and schedule

Mail-in Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Virtual Run Registration

Of course we want you to participate in the UA Family Weekend event locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us and still want to run, get the medal and a shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on October 4th. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

What you get

Custom Event Finisher's Medal

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt. Option to select 'No Shirt' and receive a $5 discount

Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race Day Participants only). Our age groups are the following:

• 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Event Managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 8:00am at The University of Arizona Mall (East of Old Main) (race location).

We accept cash, or credit card on race day

Cost of registration on race day will be:

• 5K - $45

• Kids Dash - $30

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

Leashed pet friendly

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.

Kids Dash is a half mile, untimed event for our younger participants. Parents/Guardians are welcome to be on the course with their little ones. Registration includes a shirt and medal.

Course Maps

5K Course Map

Kids Dash Course Map

Packet Pick-up Opportunities

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 4:00 - 7:00pm on the University of Arizona Mall at the football tailgate event.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 on the University of Arizona Mall (East of Old Main) (race location) beginning at 8:00am.

Event schedule

Sat, October 3, 2026 4:00 PM - Pre-Race Packet Pickup from 4-7pm on the UA Mall

Sun, October 4, 2026 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens

Sun, October 4, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins

Sun, October 4, 2026 9:05 AM - Kids Dash Begins

Sun, October 4, 2026 10:00 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx)

Event Details: Choose from 4 different events

TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon

• The only 13.1 mile half-marathon that's actually locally-produced, your beautiful course will circle the summit of A-Mountain then cruise a speedy out-and-back along the scenic Santa Cruz Riverpath

• All Half registrants receive a technical race shirt, perfect for the coming winter months

• All Half registrants receive the souvenir medal

• Prize money for top runners and gift certificates to The Running Shop for age group winners

• The Half-Marathon is part of SAR's Running Shop Grand Prix

• Four hour time limit for runners and walkers

• Updated Pricing: $60 through January 31, 2026; then $75 through July 31; then $85 through September 30; then $100 from October 1 through race day

Cigna Healthcare A-Mountain Four-Miler Run/Walk

• You can walk or run this out-and-back route that circles the top of A-Mountain, with beautiful views of the entire Tucson region

• All 4-Miler registrants receive the colorful race shirt and the souvenir medallion

• Gift certificates to The Running Shop for age group winners

• Updated Pricing: $40 through May 31; then $45 through September 30; then $50 from October 1 through race day

SAR's FitKidz Free Mile

• Free for children 12-and-under, with parental/family participation allowed

• Kids goodies provided by the SAR FitKidz Program

• Everyone must be officially registered

• Price: Free

Family Mile

• Low price of $5 for all 13-and-over -- perfect for all abilities

• Timed mile that you can walk or run with finisher's video on results page

• You may be able to purchase a souvenir shirt on race day

• Your race number gets you discounts to local merchants and restaurants

• Everyone must be officially registered

• Price: $5, no shirt, no medal

Fabulous Goodies and Race Day Fun:

Colorful t-shirt guaranteed first 1200 registrants in the half and 4-miler

Souvenir medallion guaranteed for first 1200 registrants

Age group awards courtesy of the Running Shop

Prize money for top runners

Food, drinks and other fun post-race activities to celebrate your accomplishments.

After the race, chillax with a discounted drink from Westbound to celebrate your accomplishment.

Community

Third and final race of the 2026 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown, raising funds for BEYOND-Tucson.

The TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon is part of the SAR Running Shop Grand Prix.

Post-Race

Remaining shirts and medals available at The Running Shop (3055 North Campbell) on a first-come, first-served basis through November (be mindful of that they produce the Thanksgiving Day Classic, so it will be crowded around Thanksgiving!)

We will use this race page, email, and social media channels to provide updated information as we learn more. For questions or to offer suggestions, contact Randy at [email protected].