Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Sahuarita, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $30$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Doggie Dash | 1 Mile | Nov 14, 20267:45 AM | $30$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 1, then $40 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Arizona, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Sahuarita runs 36:36, about 11:47 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:22 and men in 31:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 3,100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Arizona, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, AZ 85629.
From the organizers
Join Rancho Sahuarita, Run Tucson and iHeart Media on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 for a festive fall 5K run/walk and 1-Mile Doggie Dash benefitting local animal rescues.
Let’s turn community energy into real support for our furry friends! Stay tuned for a complete list of the participating shelters and rescues!
Here's the plan:
6:30 am: Registration and packet pickup begins at the Sahuarita Lake Amphitheater (15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd.)
7:30 am: 5K Run/Walk Start -- all ages and all abilities welcome -- but no pets allowed
7:45 am: The Doggie Dash Mile Start -- all ages and abilities for both people and pooches!
Check out the Foam Zone Finish area, courtesy of iHeart and Funergy!