Empire Ranch Run

📅 Event Details

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

🏞️ Course Overview

• Distance: 10k trail run and a 1 mile family-friendly walk/run.
• Scenic Location: Trails among the beautiful rolling grasslands near the Empire Ranch.
• Area: High Sonoran Desert of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA).
• Distance from Tucson: Just 50 miles southeast and 10 miles north of Sonoita.

🌟 Unique Experience

• First-Time Event: Empire Ranch has never been used for a running event.
• Location Significance: One of Arizona's most famous locations.
• Join Us: Grab the chance to be part of this inaugural event.

💖 Event Purpose

• Partnership: Produced by the Empire Ranch Foundation and Run Tucson.
• Fundraising Goal: Raise funds for the Empire Ranch Foundation.
• Preservation: Protect, restore, and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings.
• Community Impact: Enhance the western heritage and education center.