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Tucson Convention Center, Tucson AZ

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Registration

2025 registration is now open!

🎉 Event Overview

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: We expect over 9,000 bike riders and 1,000 in the 5k.
  • 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.
  • Family Friendly: Perfect for the active family -- ride the Tour or walk or run the 5k.
  • Finisher Medals: Every finisher in this chip-timed 5K will receive a souvenir medallion as they cross the finish line.

🌆 Course Details

  • Route: You can walk the 3.1 mile Downtown course or race it, with 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.
  • 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 Fiesta: Enjoy exhibits, demos, celebrity signings, food trucks, live entertainment and the Dragoon Brewing Beer Garden!

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

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.

📅 Event Week Schedule

  • Expo Dates: Thursday, November 20, Noon – 8:00 pm and Friday, November 21, Noon – 8:00 pm, Convention Center.
  • Saturday Schedule: 6:00 am - 7:00 am, Convention Center next to starting line on Cushing Street.
  • Packet Pickup: All in-person registration at the Expo will be done online using the RunSignup platform.
  • Patience Appreciated: Expect crowds, so please be patient and kind to volunteers while picking up your packet.

🏁 Race 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.
  • Finish Line: Finish at El Parque de San Cosme, near San Cosme Chapel.
  • Post-Race: Head over to the Convention Center for live music, the beer garden and other day-long activities.

🏆 Awards and Treats

Finisher medals will be awarded to all finishers by GroGirlsGro volunteers, and finish line treats will include bananas and oranges provided by AAA Arizona.

📜 Event Details

  • Fun for Runners: Fast and flat course with neighborhood support will lead to fast times.
  • Fun for Walkers: Enjoy a 3.1 mile journey through beautiful Barrio Viejo and Armory Park neighborhoods.
  • Awards: Age Group and Overall Awards to top finishers courtesy of Fleet Feet.
  • Race Day Info: Click here for more race day details.

🌐 Website and Information

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

🏨 Accommodations

Book with our official lodging partners and save during your stay! Rates typically are valid during race weekend and are subject to occupancy and city taxes. More information can be found here.

👥 Contact Information

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.

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