Spring Cross Country Classic 5K

MAR
1-31
2027
Free retro-themed cross-country event at Lincoln Park with a 5K, a FitKidz mile, team competition and a pancake breakfast.
1-31 Mar 2027
5 kilometers

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Spring Cross Country Classic 5K + FitKidz Mile

The Spring Cross Country Classic is a community cross-country event held at Lincoln Park, 4325 S Pantano Rd, Tucson, AZ. Presented by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners as a special edition celebrating the club’s 50th anniversary, the event is offered free of charge to participants.

Distances

  • 5K cross-country race on natural trails
  • FitKidz mile for youth participants

The event uses rolling, natural trails and uneven terrain. The format nods to running’s earlier days with a retro theme: no shirts and no medals, encouragement of throwback attire, vintage music, and teams of three competing for recognition. Food is part of the gathering with a complimentary pancake breakfast provided after the races.

Participants should be aware that the course runs over natural surfaces and may include loose footing, rocks, ruts, and other trail hazards; extra caution and appropriate footwear are advisable. The event emphasizes community interaction and a low-frills celebration of local running, combining youth and adult distances on the same park trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Three 50 mile ultramarathons on the Arizona Trail across winter and spring; each race must be finished within 15 hours and proceeds support the Arizona Trail Association.
Join a holiday tradition in Tucson with 5k and 1k runs starting at the Mica Mountain High School track. Support Toys for Tots by bringing a donation while navigating a varied cross country course.
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