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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
221 S. 6th Ave., Tucson AZ
5K
76–96°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
74–95°F
dry
2024
78–104°F
dry
2023
80–100°F
dry
2022
71–93°F
dry
2021
72–85°F
rain
2020
82–104°F
dry
2019
79–107°F
dry
2018
74–91°F
dry
2017
73–96°F
dry
2016
76–100°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 62–79°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 62°F · 4% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
The Big Gay 5K is the centerpiece of Big Gay Weekend—a colorful, high-energy run and walk through historic Armory Park Neighborhood followed by High Heel Havoc and extended post-race programming in Armory Park. The celebration begins Friday with the Kickoff Kiki at HighWire, featuring bib pickup, drinks, sign-making and plenty of pre-race sparkle. Throughout the weekend, independently-produced events across Tucson will join the Big Gay Weekend umbrella, giving locals and visitors even more ways to celebrate queer joy across the city.
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