El Tour de Tucson 5K

Join the Fun

• Date: November 21, 2026
• Location: Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, AZ
• Event Details: 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

• Activities: Ride the Tour or walk or run the 5k.
• Inclusivity: Open to all ages and abilities.
• Finishers Medal: Every finisher in this chip-timed 5K will receive a souvenir medallion as they cross the finish line.
• Award Incentives: Overall winners and age-group winners receiving gift cards to Fleet Feet Tucson.

Enjoy Downtown and the El Tour Expo

• Start Time: The 5K will start at 7:15 am.
• Course: The route 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 Attractions: Enjoy exhibits, demos, celebrity signings, food trucks, live entertainment and the Dragoon Brewing Beer Garden!

Age Group and Overall Awards

• 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.
• Expo Hours: Thursday, November 19, Noon – 8:00 pm, and Friday, November 20, Noon – 8:00 pm.
• Race Day Registration: Saturday, November 21, 6:00 am - 7:00 am, Convention Center next to starting line on Cushing Street.
• Continuous Activities: Expo and Fiesta continuing until 6:00pm on Saturday.

In-Person Registration

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

Picking Up Your Packet

• Name Requirement: Please be prepared to give the volunteers the last name and the assigned race number.
• Participant Search: Use the "Find a Participant" search to find the race number for every registered participant.
• Patience Requested: It may be crowded, so please be patient and kind to the volunteers.

Add-on Purchases

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

Planned 5K Run/Walk Event Day Schedule, Saturday, November 21st

• 6:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet pickup and bathrooms at the Convention Center.
• 7:15 am: Start of the 5K Run/Walk.
• Pace Guidelines: No formal pace corrals: participants should line up according to their expected pace.
• Finish Details: Finish at El Parque de San Cosme with finisher medals awarded.

El Tour de Tucson Website

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

Accommodations and Travel

• Booking: Book with our official lodging partners and save during your stay!
• Validity: Rates typically are valid during race weekend and are subject to occupancy and city taxes.
• Travel Info: More travel details can be found at https://eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-tucson/accommodations-and-travel/.

Event Directors

• Partnership: El Tour has partnered with Run Tucson.
• Contact: Questions about the El Tour 5k? Contact Randy Accetta at [email protected].
• Bike Events Contact: For questions about the El Tour bike events, visit www.eltourdetucson.org.

Important Notices

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

Sign Up Here

• Click here to register for the El Tour de Tucson 5K!