Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race

Tucson, United States • 21 Sep 2025

Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race and 5k Trail Run & Walk takes place at Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona. The event offers a 9.3-mile trail race on the Nature Trail, Bridal Trail, and the 50-Year Trail (about 2.75 miles out-and-back) plus a 5k trail run on the same network. The course showcases Southern Arizona scenery with narrow, rock-marked sections and markers to guide runners. Perks include a homemade Mexican breakfast, free race photos, quality finisher shirts, and medals for top finishers; overall winners receive Fleet Feet shoes. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
9.3 Mile Trail Race
5 km
5k Trail Run
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