El Tour de Tucson 5K

🎉 2025 Registration is Now 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 Expected: We expect over 9,000 bike riders and 1,000 in the 5k.
• Event Dates: Mark your calendars for the exciting El Tour Expo & Fiesta festivities on Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21, with the bike and run on Saturday, November 22nd.
• Inclusivity: Perfect for the active family -- ride the Tour or walk or run the 5k.
• Souvenirs: Every finisher in this chip-timed 5K will receive a souvenir medallion as they cross the finish line.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Course: Walk the 3.1 mile Downtown course or race it, with winners receiving gift cards to Fleet Feet Tucson.
• Start Time: The 5K will start at the El Tour start line at 7:15 am.
• Finish Location: Finish at El Parque de San Cosme, just two blocks from the start line and expo.
• Expo Highlights: Enjoy exhibits, demos, celebrity signings, food trucks, live entertainment and 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, hand out water, or hand out finisher medals.

🗓️ Planned Event Week Schedule

When and Where: Casino del Sol Expo & Fiesta, Tucson Convention Center Exhibition Hall, 260 South Church Avenue, in Downtown Tucson

• Thursday: November 20, Noon – 8:00 pm, Convention Center
• Friday: November 21, Noon – 8:00 pm, Convention Center
• Saturday Morning: 6:00 am - 7:00 am, Convention Center next to starting line on Cushing Street
• Expo Duration: Expo and Fiesta continuing until 6:00pm on Saturday.

📲 Picking Up Your Packet

• Volunteer Assistance: Please be prepared to give the volunteers your last name and assigned race number.
• Participant Search: Use the "Find a Participant" search to find the race number for every registered participant.
• Be Patient: 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.

🏁 Event Day Schedule

• 6:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet pickup and bathrooms at the Convention Center.
• 7:15 am: Start 5k Run/Walk on Cushing Street between Church and Meyer.
• Pace Corral: No formal pace corrals: join based on your expected pace.
• Finish Line: Finish at El Parque de San Cosme, with finisher medals and treats available.

🏆 Awards

Approximate time for El Tour 5k Awards will be at Convention Center, with age group awards by Fleet Feet.

📝 Event Details

• Fun for Runners: Fast and flat course with neighborhood support leading to fast times.
• Fun for Walkers: Plenty of room to enjoy a journey through beautiful Barrio Viejo and Armory Park neighborhoods.
• Awards: Age Group and Overall Awards to top finishers courtesy of Fleet Feet.
• More Details: Click here for more race day details.

🌐 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! Click on the hotel logo to book directly online now. Rates typically are valid during race weekend and are subject to occupancy and city taxes.

For more information, visit this link.

👥 Event Directors

El Tour has partnered with Run Tucson, the local leaders producing running events for decades.

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.

🔗 Race Registration

For more details and to register for the race, visit the registration link: El Tour de Tucson 5K.