Sun Run: La Primera 5K/10K Roadrace + FitKidz Mile – 1/17/2027

Kick off the 2026 racing season on January 18, 2026 with Sun Run: La Primera, the first race in The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series. Starting at Danny Lopez Park, runners will enjoy a scenic loop around the Santa Cruz River Path, featuring gently rolling hills that make this route a fresh challenge and departure from the typical out-and-back.

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

5K:
$30 - November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
$35 - December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
$40 - January 1, 2026 - January 18, 2026

10K:
$35 - November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
$40 - December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
$45 - January 1, 2026 - January 18, 2026

FitKidz registration: Online registration for the FitKidz event closes at 8:00 AM on the day of the race. Paper registration closes at 8:30 AM on the day of the race. We encourage parents to register their children for FitKidz events prior to the day of the race. This will ensure each participant will be assigned a bib number and provide accurate results using the electronic timing system.

6:30 AM: Registration and packet pickup
8:00 AM: 10K start
8:15 AM: 5K start
8:45 AM: FitKidz mile start
9:30 AM: Awards ceremony 5K with the 10K starting after FitKidz finishes

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Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Running Shop, 3055 N. Campbell Ave. If you aren’t able to make it Saturday, no problem! We’ll be set up by 6:30 AM on race day to hand out bibs and any remaining shirts. Remember, first come, first served. But we’ll do the best we can for everyone!

Click here or here for the 5K course map and here or here for the 10K course map.

Both the 5K and 10K have awards for the top 3 finishers in 5-year age groups.
First 500 registered participants will receive a race t-shirt and medal.

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

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