Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race

Tucson, United States • 20 Sep 2026

Event overview

Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race and 5k Trail Run & Walk is scheduled for Sun September 20, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona (11570 N Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85737). The event offers two distances and is open to runners and run walkers. Entry is open to ages 5 to 100. Dogs are not permitted. Entry fees are not refundable and bibs cannot be transferred without prior approval.

  • 9.3 Mile Trail Race
  • 5k Trail Run

Course and logistics

The start and finish are in front of the main parking lot at the end of the park’s main road. The 9.3 mile course begins on the Nature Trail, continues to the Bridal Trail, then to the 50-Year Trail for a 2.75 mile out-and-back segment, and returns via Bridal Trail to the park road and finish. The 9.3 mile event is limited to participants who can complete the course within three hours. The 5k uses the Nature Trail and Bridal Trail as an out-and-back route. Course monitors and a medic will be present at the 50-Year Trail turnaround. Participants are asked to follow course markings and monitor instructions to avoid going off course.

With registration participants receive a homemade Mexican breakfast, doughnuts, fruit and nuts, downloadable professional race photos, finisher shirts in cotton and tech styles, and overall and age-group medals. Overall winners receive running shoes from Fleet Feet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
9.3 Mile Trail Race
5 km
5k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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