Empire Ranch Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: 2026-01-24
• Location: 16655 E Empire Ranch Rd, Sonoita, AZ
• Race Options: 10k Trail Run, 5k Trail Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly trail walk/run
• Link to Register: Register Here

🎉 Inaugural Event

• Partnership: Run Tucson is collaborating with Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management
• Location Benefits: Held at the Historic Empire Ranch on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
• Race Distances: Features a 5K, 10K, and family mile
• Celebration: Kicking off the Empire Ranch Foundation's yearlong 150th anniversary

🌟 Community Engagement

• Demonstrations/Displays: Showcasing ranch life and local history
• Anniversaries: Honoring America's 250th anniversary
• Fun for All: Open to spectators and participants alike
• Scenic Running: Enjoy trails in the beautiful rolling grasslands

🏞️ Trail Highlights

• New Experience: First time this location has hosted a running event
• Location: High Sonoran Desert, 50 miles southeast of Tucson
• Opportunity: Perfect chance to explore one of Arizona’s famous landmarks
• Fundraising: Supporting the Empire Ranch Foundation to preserve heritage