El Tour de Tucson 5K

🎉 2025 Registration Open!

El Tour de Tucson and Run Tucson are excited to bring you the 3rd Annual El Tour 5k Run/Walk, in the heart of lively Downtown Tucson.

📅 Join the Fun

• Participants: We expect over 9,000 bike riders and 1,000 in the 5k.
• Events: Mark your calendars for the exciting El Tour Expo & Fiesta festivities on Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21.
• Race Day: The bike and run will be on Saturday, November 22nd.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Event

• Inclusive: Open to all ages and abilities.
• Finishers: Every finisher in this chip-timed 5K will receive a souvenir medallion.
• Prizes: Overall winners and age-group winners will receive gift cards to Fleet Feet Tucson.
• Course Details: The 5K will start at the El Tour start line at 7:15 am in Downtown Tucson.

🏙️ El Tour Expo & Fiesta

• Duration: A 3-day expo leading up to the big day.
• Attractions: Enjoy exhibits, demos, celebrity signings, food trucks, live entertainment, and more!
• Beer Garden: Experience the Dragoon Brewing Beer Garden!

🙌 Volunteers Always Welcome

Don't wanna' run but still want to be part of the fun? Sign up to volunteer here! You can be a course monitor or hand out water and finisher medals.

🗓️ Event Week Schedule

• Location: Casino del Sol Expo & Fiesta, Tucson Convention Center.
• Thursday: November 20, Noon – 8:00 pm.
• Friday: November 21, Noon – 8:00 pm.
• Saturday: November 22, 6:00 am - 7:00 am for packet pickup.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Information: Give your last name and race number to volunteers.
• Search: Use the "Find a Participant" feature to locate your race number.
• Patience: It may be crowded, so please be patient with volunteers.

🏁 5k Run/Walk Day Schedule

• 6:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet pickup and bathrooms at the Convention Center.
• 7:15 am: Start of the 5k Run/Walk.
• Finish Line: Located at El Parque de San Cosme.
• Finish Area: Enjoy finisher medals, treats, and music post-race!

🏆 Event Details

• Runners: Fast and flat course with neighborhood support.
• Walkers: Plenty of room for a scenic 3.1-mile journey.
• Awards: Age group and overall awards courtesy of Fleet Feet.

🌐 More Information

Additional event information can be found at El Tour de Tucson Website.

🛏️ Accommodations and Travel

Book with our official lodging partners and save during your stay. Check out our rates during race weekend at Accommodations and Travel.

👥 Event Directors

El Tour has partnered with Run Tucson, local leaders in producing running events.

Questions? Contact Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.

⚠️ Important Note

The event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds, deferrals, or returns for this event. Race items will not be mailed to participants.

🔗 Race Link

Visit the race registration page here.