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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
10 S Lakeshore Ln, Tucson AZ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
48–71°F · low rain risk
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2025
44–71°F
dry
2024
51–79°F
dry
2023
44–69°F
dry
2022
39–66°F
dry
2021
52–73°F
dry
2020
45–70°F
dry
2019
46–55°F
rain
2018
47–72°F
dry
2017
55–91°F
dry
2016
48–75°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: 10 S Lakeshore Ln, Tucson, AZ
- Website: Thanksgiving XC Classic
- Course Type: European style cross country with hay bales on grass, dirt, and a little asphalt.
Race Details
- Distance: 5K with separate races for women and men
- Loop Structure: Two loops for the 5K and one loop for the 1.5 Mile course
- Start Location: Near Ramada #10 at Reid Park
- Strollers: Welcome, but course is hilly and mostly on grass and dirt.
Registration Information
- Packet pick up: The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave #153, Tucson, AZ 85719.
- Registration Dates: 11/21/26 from 10am-5pm, and 11/23/26 - 11/25/26 from 10am-6pm.
- Race day registration: At Reid Park starts at 7am on race day.
- Online Registration: Available until the race day: in-person registrations accepted too.
Awards and Categories
- 5K Awards: Overall and master’s winners receive Brooks running shoes.
- Age Groups: Awards for various age categories (10 and under to 85 and over).
- Non-Binary Awards: Top three overall in the Non-Binary category will receive awards.
- Fun Run Finishers: All finishers will receive a ribbon.
Team Division
- Team Composition: Up to 7 members: top 4 times count towards team results.
- Awards: Top two Women's teams and top two Men's teams will earn awards.
- Registration Deadline: Teams must be registered by 11/24, 6pm.
- No Race Day Teams: No teams may be formed or members added on race day.
Charity Component
- Benefit: The race supports Toys for Tots, Team Hoyt Arizona, and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
- Donation: Participants are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation.
- Drop-off Location: Toys for Tots drop box available at The Running Shop and Reid Park.
- Make a Difference: Your contributions help support local communities.
Additional Information
- Safety Note: Please no dogs allowed for the safety of participants.
- Photos from 2025: Available at Oro Valley Photography.
- Looking Forward: We look forward to seeing you all!
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