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Tucson 5000 + FitKidz Mile – 5/16/2027

Name: Tucson 5000 + FitKidz Mile – 5/16/2027
Start: 2027-05-15T23:45:00-07:00
End: 2027-05-16T02:00:00-07:00
Location: Reid Park

5/16/2027 – Reid Park – 900 S Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716

The 5K is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix.

Description

Tucson's Fastest 5K: Historically the Tucson 5000 is one of the fastest 5Ks in the West! This pancake-flat, fast USATF certified course provides the perfect opportunity for a 5K PR or run your first 5K on a course that is beginner friendly. This race has been a Tucson staple for over 20 years with 20+ of the current Arizona age records for the 5K being set at the Tucson 5000!

FitKidz Mile: Will be on a flat out and back course giving a great opportunity for you to see your kids twice and cheer on others as you pass one another!

Fees and Registration

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

January 10, 2026 - April 14, 2026: $27
April 15, 2026 - May 12, 2026: $30
May 13-17, 2025: $35

Race Day Timeline

6:00 AM: Registration and packet pickup begins
6:45 AM: 5K start
7:30 AM: FitKidz mile start
7:50 AM: Awards

Volunteer

Click here to volunteer.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on May 16, 2026 at The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell Ave)

Course Information

Click here for the course map.

Flat and fast course around Reid Park in central Tucson starting near 22nd St and Country Club Rd.

FitKidz Mile: Will be on a flat out and back course giving a great opportunity for you to see your kids twice and cheer on others as they pass one another!

Awards

The Running Shop gift certificates

For both male and female: Top 3 overall, top masters, top 3 in 5-year age groups up to 80+

Beneficiaries

University of Arizona Commitment to Underserved People Clinics. The CUP nonprofit program provides students the opportunity to enhance their clinical and teaching skills by working with medically underserved populations. CUP helps medical students learn about community service and gives students insight into how socioeconomic and cultural factors impact health and access to health care.