Empire Ranch Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: January 24, 2026
• Location: 16655 E Empire Ranch Rd, Sonoita, AZ
• Registration: Opens soon!
• Event URL: Empire Ranch Run

🌄 Race Details

• Races Offered: 10k Trail Run, 5k Run/Walk, 1 mile family-friendly walk/run
• Trail Experience: Enjoy trails among beautiful rolling grasslands
• Location Highlights: High Sonoran Desert of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA)
• Proximity: 50 miles southeast of Tucson, 10 miles north of Sonoita

🏞️ Unique Opportunity

• First-Time Event: The Empire Ranch has never hosted a running event
• Scenic Location: Experience one of Arizona's most famous sites
• Community Involvement: Join fellow runners and walkers in a unique setting
• Explore: Perfect chance to appreciate the natural beauty of the area

🤝 Community Impact

• Fundraising: Proceeds go to the Empire Ranch Foundation
• Conservation Mission: Support efforts to protect, restore, and sustain the Empire Ranch
• Heritage Focus: Assist in maintaining a historical western heritage and education center
• Partnership: Produced in collaboration with the Empire Ranch Foundation and Run Tucson