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When
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Where
11570 N Oracle Rd., Tucson AZ
Distances
15K · 5K
Typical weather
63–84°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–82°F
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73–94°F
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59–82°F
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64–76°F
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68–85°F
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65–94°F
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2019
65–82°F
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2018
62–76°F
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2017
69–90°F
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57–76°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Location: 11570 N Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ
- Race URL: Race Information
- Events Offered: 9.3 Mile Trail Race and 5k Trail Run & Walk
Race Description
- 9.3 Mile Trail Race: Come join us for this challenging 9.3 Miles on the Nature and 50-Year Trails.
- Trail Route: Your run begins with the Nature Trail, then to the Bridal Trail to the 50-Year Trail (2.7 miles up) and turnaround at the gate to go back down and off to the Bridal Trail to the finish.
- Entry Requirement: The 9.3 mile event is only open to runners and run walkers that can absolutely complete the race within 3 hours (9am).
- 5k Trail Run: The 5k trail run is open to runners and walkers and will be run on the Nature Trail and Bridal Trail.
Discounts
- Eligibility: Message us for discounts for teachers, police, fire, EMTs, and veterans/active duty!
Registration Benefits
- Homemade Breakfast: Enjoy our homemade Mexican breakfast, free fruit, and nuts.
- Race Photos: Free professional race photos to download in any size.
- Finisher Shirts: Quality finisher shirts in cotton (male and female sizing).
- Awards: Overall and 5-year age group medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Overall winners will take home free running shoes from Fleet Feet!
Bib and Parking Pass Pick-up
- Date and Time: October 2nd, 10am-5pm
- Location: Fleet Feet Oro Valley, 7607 N Oracle Rd #121, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
- Race Day Pick-up: Race Day (October 4th) at Catalina State Park
- IMPORTANT: Your pre-purchased parking pass must be picked up no later than October 2 at 5pm at Fleet Feet at the Oro Valley location.
Additional Information
- Event Details: For event details, please click on the event details tab above.
- Dogs: Dogs are not permitted for liability reasons.
- Refunds and Transfers: Entry fees are not refundable and bibs cannot be transferred without prior approval by Aravaipa Running.
- Event Insurance: Please consider purchasing event insurance during your registration process.
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