Upcoming Races: We have two separate three-race discount packages for you. We’re trying to make running as wallet-friendly as we can, so check out the details below!
Group Running and Coaching: Also, this week kicks off the 2026 Workout Group. We’re in our 27th year of group run coaching, so if you’re interested in doing workouts for everything from a 5k to Boston to ultramarathons, check out the WOG page or contact RRCA-certified Coach Tia at tia@runtucson.net. Coaching not your thing? Check out our list of running groups in Southern Arizona. Interested in out-of-town groups? Contact Randy and he’ll help you find an RRCA-coached group anywhere in the world!
Happy New Year all!
First, snag the Tucson Tourism Threepack: Register for two or three of the following events and save 10% on each registration:
January 24 Empire Ranch Trail Run: 10k, 5k, and Family Mile
- This first-time trail run is on the grounds of the region’s oldest real-life, actual-factual cattle ranch. Celebrating Empire Ranch’s 150 year anniversary in Southern Arizona’s wine country. We’ve sold out of the sublimated shirts, but late registrants will receive a white cotton short sleeve shirt with the race logo. The souvenir medal is an optional purchase
February 22nd TMC Old Tucson Trail Run
- The trail run at the Old Tucson film studios highlights a mythic wild west past. Now with a new 8-mile option, plus the traditional 4-miler and Family Mile. First 750 registrants receive the sublimated Tucson Mountain shirt. The souvenir medal is an optional purchase
April 18th TMC Earth Day 5k at the Biosphere 2
- The TMC Earth Day 5k is mostly paved — a bit hilly, with beautiful views of the space-age Biosphere 2 and the Catalina Mountains. Celebrate Earth Day at one of the world’s foremost scientific settings. First 750 registrants receive the sublimated short sleeve Biosphere 2 shirt. The souvenir medal is an optional purchase
Then, be part of the 2026 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown: Honoring Gabe Zimmerman, who was killed in the mass shooting targeting U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, this three race series is supported by TMC Health and provides funding for BEYOND-Tucson.
Your Triple Crown price includes a special Triple Crown shirt, a Triple Crown commemorative award, and entry to three separate events:
Saturday, May 30 TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk or Festival of Miles: in dynamic Downtown Tucson. Beer garden, kids activities, after-parties, live music and more!
Sunday: September 13 TMC Tucson 10k and companion 5k: staged at Pima Community College West in the Desert Hills at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.
Sunday, October 18 TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon, A-Mountain 4-Mile Run/Walk, and Family Mile, staged near the Mercado Annex with kids activities and post-race festivities.