TMC Old Tucson Trail Run 8 Mile, 4 Mile & 1 Mile – 2/21/2027

Saddle up and head out to Old Tucson! The popular TMC Sunrise at Old Tucson Trail Run is back! Runners and walkers of all ages can choose either an 8 mile run, a 4 mile run, or family-friendly 1 mile walk/run. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun way to get some exercise, join us for an exciting morning at America's most legendary western film set. Passing through the gates of an old frontier town, you'll be transported back in time to the mythic Wild West. Dash down the streets of Hollywood’s most famous films, and walk in the footsteps of movie legends like John Wayne, Sharon Stone, and other class film stars.

• The new 8 mile race includes a 2 mile loop inside the Old Tucson grounds, then a 4 mile loop on the trails of Tucson Mountain Park, then a closing 2 mile loop inside Old Tucson, with a start and finish at the Bitter Creek and High Chaparral sets.
• The 4 mile trail run loops throughout the dusty streets, horse trails, and desert terrain of Old Tucson Studios. The 4 miler is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix.
• The family 1 mile loops through Main Street and includes a rugged section of the nearby trails. Cowboy costumes, children, and strollers are all welcome!
• All participants receive a free commemorative sublimated shirt and colorful souvenir race number. (The low-priced Children's 1 mile does not include a shirt.)
• Want more? Mosey up to the cash bar for a post-race drink at the Bitter Creek set or pre-order a breakfast burrito (coming soon!).
• Souvenir medal for sale for $15 (limited to 150).

Choose your race day distance (times are tentative, as we work out the details with Old Tucson Entertainment):

• 8 mile trail run starts at 7:30 AM
• 4 mile trail run starts at 9:15 AM
• 1 mile walk/run starts at 9:15 AM
• Kids 1 mile walk/run, $10 for all under 14 years old, starts at 9:15 AM
• Free Lil' Pardners Kids 100 yard dash, starts at 10:00 AM (approx.)

The race is capped at 750 registrants.

Timed 8 mile trail run (includes sublimated shirt):

• $50 through February 22, 2026

Timed 4 mile trail run (includes sublimated shirt):

• $45 through January 31, 2026
• $50 February 1-February 22, 2026

Timed 1 mile (includes sublimated shirt):

• $45 through January 31, 2026
• $50 February 1-February 22, 2026

Kids 1 mile 14-and-under:

• $10 through race day (no shirt)

Click here to register.

Monday, February 16: Last day to transfer to purchase an add-on breakfast burrito.

Saturday, February 21: In-person registration and packet pickup at The Running Shop

• 10:00 AM-1:00 PM: In-person registration and packet pickup at The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave. All shirt sizes are first-come, first-served.
• YES: Someone else can pick up your items and you can pick up someone else's shirt and number.
• YES: It will be crowded, so please be patient and be nice to the volunteers.
• YES: The Running Shop will have items on sale, so take some time to shop for your running needs.
• YES: New registrants can pay by RunSignup, or with cash or check.

Sunday, February 22: Event day!

• 6:30: In-person registration and packet pickup begins at the eastern end of the Old Tucson main parking lot
• 7:30: Start 8 mile at Bitter Creek set
• 9:00: Start women’s 4 mile
• 10:00: Start open and men’s 4 mile + family one mile walk/fun run
• 9:00 or so: Breakfast and cash bar open
• 10:30 or so: Awards begin, costume contest, and free Lil’ Partner’s fun run
• 11:30 or so: We try to wrap up

Reminder: Friends and family are allowed in Old Tucson during the event up until race end at 10:00am. To stay in town after the park opens, participants can purchase a discounted ticket. These tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Unfortunately, Old Tucson has not yet given us the website address to purchase the tickets, but we'll push this out as soon as we get it.

February 24-March 15: If you missed the event, you can pick up any remaining shirts at The Running Shop; first-come, first-served for remaining sizes.

Click here to volunteer.

Pre-race packet pickup on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at our long-time race partner, The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell Ave).
Race morning packet pickup will take place in front of the main entrance gate at Old Tucson Studios, from 6:30-8:30 AM.

Old Tucson Studios, 201 S Kinney Rd - Take Speedway from I-10 all the way west, turn south on Kinney Rd and Old Tucson Studios is just ahead - or take Ajo west from I-10 to Kinney Rd and head north. Plenty of parking in the main lots at Old Tucson Studios.

The new 8 mile race includes a 2 mile loop inside the Old Tucson grounds, then a 4 mile loop on the trails of Tucson Mountain Park, then a closing 2 mile loop inside Old Tucson, with a start and finish at the Bitter Creek and High Chaparral sets.

The 4 mile trail run loops throughout the dusty streets, horse trails, and desert terrain of Old Tucson Studios. The 4 miler is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix.

The family mile loops through Main Street and includes a rugged section of the nearby trails. Cowboy costumes, children, and strollers are all welcome!

Old Tucson Studios, 201 S Kinney Rd. Take Speedway from I-10 all the way west, turn south on Kinney Rd and Old Tucson Studios is just ahead. Or take Ajo west from I-10 to Kinney Rd and head north. There is plenty of parking in the main lots at Old Tucson Studios.

Thanks to The Running Shop, overall winners and age group winners will receive gift certificates to The Running Shop. We will hold the award ceremony at the Bitter Creek set near the start/finish line at the conclusion of the races. If you win an award but cannot pick it up at the awards ceremony, gift cards will be available post-race at The Running Shop through the end of March.

Running Shop gift certificates:

• 8 mile run: Overall female and overall male: 1st place: $40; 2nd place: $35; 3rd place: $30.
• 4 mile run: Overall female and overall male: 1st place: $40; 2nd place: $35; 3rd place: $30.
• The 4 mile is part of the 2026 The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix.
• Age group: Top three in 5-year age divisions, 14-and-under, then 15-19 through 80+, in 5-year increments, AG1: $25; AG 2: $15; AG 3: $10

Note on gender divisions: We are trying to make this as participant-friendly as possible, so anyone can choose either male, female or non-binary and any participant can participate in either the "women's" or "men's/open" event. However, for record-keeping purposes, The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix points and race awards are only provided to women who are registered as female in the "women's race" and only to those registered as "male" in the “men's/open” race. (In other words, if a man is first overall in the "women's" race, they will not be eligible for awards and will not be included in the "men's/open" race standings, and if a woman runner wins the "men's/open” division, they likewise would not win an award and would not be included in the women's standings.) At this writing, there are not enough folks registered in the non-binary division for an award category.

See additional details on event categories and awards at https://runsignup.com/Race/SunriseAtOldTucson/Page/Awards.

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

This event takes place on a cross country course over natural trails and uneven terrain, so participants should use extra caution and be prepared for conditions such as loose surfaces, rocks, ruts, and other trail hazards.

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