El Tour de Tucson 5K

Join the Fun

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.

Perfect for the Active Family

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

Enjoy Downtown and the El Tour Expo

• Start Time: The 5K will start at the El Tour start line at 7:15 am.
• Course: The course will cruise through the wide neighborhood streets of Barrio Viejo and Armory Park in historic Downtown Tucson.
• Finish Line: The finish is back near the Convention Center, at El Parque de San Cosme, just two blocks from the start line and expo.
• Expo Activities: The El Tour Expo and Fiesta includes exhibits, demos, celebrity signings, food trucks, live entertainment, and the Dragoon Brewing Beer Garden!

Age Group and Overall Awards

Top finishers receive gift cards to Fleet Feet Tucson.

Planned Event Week Schedule

• Location: 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.

In-Person Registration

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

Picking Up Your Packet

• Last Name: Please be prepared to give the volunteers your last name and the assigned race number so that they can find your number.
• Find Participant: 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 kind to the volunteers.

Add-on Purchases

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

Planned 5k Run/Walk Event Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup: 6:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet pickup and bathrooms at the Convention Center.
• Start of Race: 7:15 am: Start 5k Run/Walk on Cushing Street between Church and Meyer.
• Pacing: There are no formal pace corrals: please join the starting line according to your expected pace.
• Finish Information: Finish at El Parque de San Cosme, with finisher medals and treats given out by volunteers.

Additional Information

For more details on the weekend schedule and bike rides, click here.

El Tour de Tucson Website

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

Accommodations and Travel

Book with our official lodging partners and save during your stay. Rates are generally valid during race weekend and are subject to occupancy and city taxes. Click here to book directly online.

Event Directors

El Tour has partnered with Run Tucson, the local leaders producing running events for decades. For questions about the El Tour 5k, contact Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.

Questions about the El Tour bike events? See www.eltourdetucson.org.

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.