Dirt Circus - Tempe

Tempe, United States • 31 Jan 2026

Event overview

Dirt Circus - Tempe is a free community run festival on January 31, 2026, organized by UltraSignup in Tempe, Arizona. The on-site base is Hundred Mile Brewing. The event aims to connect local race directors, run clubs, running stores, coaches, and brands to the local running community. Registration closes on January 30, 2026.

What to expect

The festival includes a social group run of 5K, an expo with brand booths and vendor tables, a raffle with prizes, and food and beverages. Breakfast burritos will be available for purchase while supplies last. Onsite vendors and partners include Sole Sports Running Zone, Brooks, HOKA, Mount to Coast, and Never Second. The event is cupless, so participants are expected to bring bottles or cups for refills. Dogs are not permitted except for service animals. Runner parking is noted at Town Lake Park, 550 E Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85288. Preorder T-shirts for the Tempe edition are available with preorders closing January 18, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run
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