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Likely to sell out. 52 finished the Kids in 2026, and this year's cap is 50.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Mile Trail Run | – | Feb 21, 20277:30 AM | $45$50 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run | Kids | Feb 21, 20277:45 AM | $45$50 after Jan 1, 2027 | 100 |
| Kids Mile 14-and-under | Kids | Feb 21, 20277:45 AM | $10 | 50 |
| 4-Mile Trail Run | Other | Feb 21, 20279:00 AM | $45$50 after Jan 1, 2027 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 8-Mile Trail Run fee goes up to $50 on Jan 1, 2027.
Online registration closes Feb 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 8-Mile Trail Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 2,610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
201 Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85735
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Roadrunner Race Timing) for TMC Old Tucson Trail Run 8-Mile, 4 Mile, 1 Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 4-Mile Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 36:02 or better, the top quarter in 41:23, and half the field in 48:42; the last tenth came in after 1:05:29.
At the 2026 8-Mile Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 1:02:34 or better, the top quarter in 1:12:09, and half the field in 1:23:05; the last tenth came in after 1:44:52.
At the 2026 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 8:10 or better, the top quarter in 10:15, and half the field in 12:22; the last tenth came in after 20:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:29 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 40:03 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 33:51 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 33:00 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 36:08 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 39:30 | n/a |
| 70+ | 44:42 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 18 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 224 to 187 finishers, and the median time rose from 43:24 to 48:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 187 (-17%) | 48:42 | under 36:02 | 25:26 |
| 2025 | 224 | 43:24 | under 7:10 | 0:06 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Around February 21 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of TMC Old Tucson Trail Run 8-Mile, 4 Mile, 1 Mile cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
--by Randy Accetta. Cross country: natural, earthy, primordial. Narrow, wooded trails, sweeping grass fields —or in Tucson’s case, harsh desert terrain, cactus, sandy washes, and rattlesnakes. There’s no water stop here, no lining up by…
Parking and travel
Old Tucson Studios, 201 South Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85735. Please allow enough time to be at the event at least 30 minutes early. From 1-10, you can take Speedway from I-10 all the way west, turn south on Kinney and Old Tucson Studios is…
Shirt and medal
FEBRUARY 16 NOTE: ALL ADD-ON SALES ARE CLOSED -- you can purchase additional shirts on race day for $20. All paid participants in the 4-mile and the 1-mile will receive the souvenir long sleeve race shirt. You can also purchase an…
Shirt and medal
Click here to purchase a discounted Old Tucson All-Day Pass, using the Old Tucson ticketing platform. Race entry fees will include entry into the timed run/walk event, a race t-shirt, and entry throughout the park until 10:00 am. The Park…
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