El Tour de Tucson 5K

Tucson Convention Center, Tucson AZ

Saturday, November 21st, 2026

🎉 Join the Fun

Event Dates: Mark your calendars for the exciting El Tour Expo & Fiesta festivities on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20, with the bike and run on Saturday, November 21st.

Participation: Ride the Tour or walk or run the 5k -- either way, enjoy a Downtown party, discounted hotels, and more!
Ages: Open to all ages and abilities, every finisher in this chip-timed 5K will receive a souvenir medallion as they cross the finish line.
Rewards: Overall winners and age-group winners receiving gift cards to Fleet Feet Tucson.

Start Time: The 5K will start at the El Tour start line at 7:15 am and cruise through the wide neighborhood streets of Barrio Viejo and Armory Park in historic Downtown Tucson.
Finish Location: The finish is back near the Convention Center, at El Parque de San Cosme, just two blocks from the start line and expo.
Expo Fun: The El Tour Expo and Fiesta is a 3-day expo that leads up to the big day. Enjoy exhibits, demos, celebrity signings, food trucks, live entertainment, and the Dragoon Brewing Beer Garden!

When and Where: Casino del Sol Expo & Fiesta, Tucson Convention Center Exhibition Hall, 260 South Church Avenue, in Downtown Tucson.
Thursday: November 19, Noon – 8:00 pm, Convention Center.
Friday: November 20, Noon – 8:00 pm, Convention Center.
Saturday: November 21, 6:00 am - 7:00 am, Convention Center next to starting line on Cushing Street.

Registration Method: All in-person registration at the Expo will be done online using the RunSignup platform.

Requirements: Please be prepared to give the volunteers the last name and the assigned race number so that they can find your number.
Participant Lookup: Use the "Find a Participant" search to find the race number for every registered participant.
Patience: It may be crowded, so please be patient and please be kind to the volunteers.

Receipt: Please bring your purchase receipt to the Expo to pick up your various souvenirs.

Packet Pickup: 6:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet pickup and bathrooms at the Convention Center.
Race Start: 7:15 am: Start 5k Run/Walk, on Cushing Street between Church and Meyer.
Pace Guidelines: There are no formal pace corrals, so please join the starting line in terms of your expected pace.
Gun Timing: The race is so-called "gun-timed," so start your watch when you cross the start line!

Finish Location: Finish at El Parque de San Cosme, near San Cosme Chapel at 460 West Simpson Street.
Treats: Finisher medals awarded to all finishers, given out by the GroGirlsGro volunteers. Finish line treats of bananas, oranges, and more, given out by volunteers from AAA Arizona.
Entertainment: Music by Starlight Deejays, with face painting for the kiddos and activities by Raising Cane's, Tucson Roadrunners, and more.
Post-Race Fun: After the finish, head over to the Convention Center for live music, the beer garden, and other day-long activities.

Time: 9:15 am: Approximate time for El Tour 5k Awards at Convention Center, with age group awards by Fleet Feet.

Schedule: Click here for more information on the El Tour bike rides and weekend schedule.

Event Info: Additional event information can be found at https://eltourdetucson.org/.

Lodging: Book with our official lodging partners and save during your stay!
Booking: Rates typically are valid during race weekend and are subject to occupancy and city taxes.
Link: Visit this link to book directly online now.

Partnership: El Tour has partnered with Run Tucson.
Contact: Questions about the El Tour 5k? Contact Randy Accetta at randy@:runtucson.net.
Bike Events: Questions about the El Tour bike events? See www.eltourdetucson.org.