Sabino Canyon Sunset Run​ 7.4 Mile & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk – 4/10/27

Come join us for one of the most iconic, historic and oldest races in Southern Arizona! Sabino Canyon is located in the Coronado National Forest, is one of the most beautiful desert canyons in the American southwest and a true jewel of the Tucson community. This unique 7.4 mile race is designed to capitalize on the majestic nature of Sabino Canyon to provide a unique opportunity to experience the challenges of a great race in a truly magnificent setting.

This event typically sells out and once the limit of registrations is reached, no additional registrations will be accepted.  No transfers, no refunds, and no deferrals allowed. REGISTRATION CAN ONLY BE DONE ONLINE AND WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON 4/10/27 OR WHEN THE CAP IS REACHED FOR THAT DISTANCE.

What do you get for your 7.4 mile entry?
• Free super-soft event shirt for every entrant
• Cool finisher medal for every finisher
• Awesome prizes for overall and 5-year age groups, top 3 women and top 3 men, including gift certificates from Performance Footwear.
• Free pizza at the finish line
• Free eegees and snacks at the finish line
• Awesome aid stations at miles 1.7, 3.4, and 5.1 with amazing volunteers!
• Music, fun, and views of the majestic Sabino Canyon

What do you get for your 2 mile fun run/walk entry?
• Free super-soft event shirt for every entrant
• Free Eegees at the finish line
• Free pizza at the finish line
• Free snacks at the finish line
• Music, fun, and views of the majestic Sabino Canyon

PLEASE NOTE:

*Runners in the 7.4 Mile event must maintain a sub-19 minute per mile pace. Runners must arrive at the second aid station (turnaround point) at the top of the tram road at mile 3.7 within 70 minutes (6:40PM) and the third aid station at mile 5.1 within 95 minutes (7:05PM) or they will be pulled from the course. This is for safety reasons and so that our volunteers can come off the course within a reasonable time. If you are a walker and cannot maintain a pace faster than that described above, please register for the 2 mile event.

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

7.4 Mile Run:
$40 - 4/17/2026 - 8/31/2026
$45 - 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

$50 - 1/1/2027 - 3/10/2027
$55 - Until Noon on 4/10/2027 (or until sold out)

2 Mile Fun Run / Walk: (until sold out)

$20 - 4/17/2026 - 8/31/2026
$25 - 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

$30 - 1/1/2027 - 3/10/2027
$35 - Until Noon on 4/10/2027 (until sold out)

NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT SABINO CANYON ON RACE DAY!

THIS EVENT HAS HISTORICALLY SOLD OUT. THERE ARE PARTICIPATION CAPS IN EACH DISTANCE. ONCE THE LIMIT IS REACHED FOR THAT DISTANCE NO ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THAT DISTANCE.

Native Americans may use code SABNA2027 at checkout for a 10% discount.

Active-duty military and military veterans may use code SABMIL2027 at checkout for a 10% discount.

To register online click here.

4:30 PM: Packet Pickup begins at Sabino Canyon
5:30 PM: 7.4 mile start
5:40 PM: 2 mile start
• If you think you may be out there after dark, make sure to bring at least one light source (headlamp, flashlight, etc).
7:15 PM: Award ceremony

Click HERE to volunteer.

Saturday, April 10, 2027 - Performance Footwear on Broadway - 9:30 AM - Noon - Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 AM. The doors will be locked prior to that time to set everything up. The first 20 minutes are always the busiest so if you can come later in the time window, that would be much appreciated.

Saturday, April 10, 2027 - At the race site - Sabino Canyon, from 4:30 PM - 5:15pm.

Click here for the 7.4 mile course map and here for the course elevation profile.

The regular course is 7.4 miles long. The first 3.7 miles is generally uphill on the paved main tram road into the canyon and then runners return to the start the same way, this time enjoying the downhill miles! Make sure to stay to your right at all times, around all islands and any other obstacles like aid station tables. There are aid stations with water at miles 1.7, 3.4, and 5.1.

The 2 mile course starts at mile post 0 on the paved tram road, goes up into the canyon for 1 mile and then runners turn around and return the same way. There will be no aid station so please bring your own water.

1. Carpool, carpool, carpool!
2. Park in the main Sabino Canyon lot.
3. Park at one of the two schools just north of the entry into the main Sabino Canyon lot.
4. Please note that whether you enter Sabino Canyon by vehicle or on foot, you will have to display your National Parks pass or pay the day-use entry fee.

7.4 mile only - Awards for both male and female, top 3 overall, top masters, top 3 in  5-year age groups up to 80+ will include Performance Footwear and Summit Hut gift certificates.

7.4 mile & 2 mile - All registrants will receive a super-soft race shirt.

7.4 mile only - All finishers will receive a super-cool finisher medal.

All runners and walkers - Eegees, pizza, music, and fun at the finish line!

Friends of Sabino Canyon

Safety is our first priority, but there are inherent dangers and risks involved in racing, and participants take part under their own responsibility.

2026 Recap

2025 Recap

2026 Photos by Damion Alexander

2025 Photos

2025 Photos by Damion Alexander

2024 Photos by Damion Alexander

2023 Photos by Damion Alexander