Tucson 5000 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 16, 2027
- Start time
- 6:45 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $30 on Apr 14, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | May 16, 20276:45 AM | $25$30 after Apr 14, 2027 | – |
| 5K Rider | 5K | May 16, 20276:45 AM | $25$30 after Apr 14, 2027 | – |
| FitKidz Mile | 1 Mile | May 16, 20277:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K and 5K Rider: $25 until Apr 14, then $30 until May 12, then $35 until May 16.
- FitKidz Mile: Free until May 16.
Online registration closes May 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 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 Tucson runs 36:38, about 11:47 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:03 and men in 31:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:25 AM, and the 5K starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 2,450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Reid Park near the corner of 22nd and Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)5K
FitKidz Mile
5K Rider
Aggregated from official results (Roadrunner Race Timing) for Tucson 5000. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tucson 5000?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 19:34 or better, the top quarter in 22:15, and half the field in 27:15; the last tenth came in after 46:14.
At the 2026 FitKidz Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 6:41 or better, the top quarter in 8:25, and half the field in 10:40; the last tenth came in after 14:03.
At the 2026 5K Rider, the fastest tenth finished in 26:58 or better, the top quarter in 29:03, and half the field in 39:25; the last tenth came in after 1:06:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:07 | 20:44 |
| 20-29 | 21:49 | 16:13 |
| 30-39 | 19:30 | 15:53 |
| 40-49 | 22:13 | 18:16 |
| 50-59 | 24:55 | 18:52 |
| 60-69 | 26:07 | 21:16 |
| 70+ | 29:34 | 27:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 56 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Tucson 5000 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 245 to 371 finishers, and the median time dropped from 28:45 to 27:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 371 (+22%) | 27:15 | under 19:34 | 15:10 |
| 2025 | 304 (+24%) | 28:48 | under 19:17 | 15:45 |
| 2024 | 245 | 28:45 | under 19:33 | 16:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arizona 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 22:15, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 28 percent faster.
- 1 Mile: Faster than most Arizona 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2026 1-mile race field finished under 8:25, against 10:22 in a typical Arizona 1-mile race, so times here run 19 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- Reid Park near the corner of 22nd and Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 16, 2027), 2026 (May 17, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (May 18, 2024), 2023 (May 20, 2023), 2022 (Aug 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Tucson 5000?
- Sunday, May 16, 2027, starting at 6:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 14, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
- At $25, entry is about 29 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 371 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 27:15 and the winner ran 15:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 22:15, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 28 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Reid Park near the corner of 22nd and Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85716.
From the organizers
Tucson's Fastest 5k: Historically the Tucson 5000 is one of the fastest 5Ks in the West! This pancake-flat, fast USATF certified course provides the perfect opportunity for a 5K PR or run your first 5K on a course that is beginner friendly. This race has been a Tucson staple for over 20 years with 20+ of the current Arizona age records for the 5k being set at the Tucson 5000!
FitKidz Mile: Will be on a flat out and back course giving a great opportunity for you to see your kids twice and cheer on others as pass one another!