Dirt Circus - Tempe

Tempe, United States • 31 Jan 2026

Event overview

Dirt Circus - Tempe is a free, one-day community run and festival on January 31, 2026 in Tempe, AZ. The event is organized by UltraSignup and is intended to highlight local races, run clubs, brands, and other local businesses. The local store partner for the Tempe edition is Sole Sports Running Zone. The event takes place at Hundred Mile Brewing with runner parking listed at Town Lake Park, 550 E Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85288.

Activities and logistics

The event includes a casual 5K group run that will break into smaller groups on the trails to accommodate different paces. After the run there is an expo with brand booths, on-site vendors, and social activities. On-site vendors and partners mentioned include Brooks, HOKA, Mount to Coast, Never Second, and Ultra Performance PT. The festival also includes food and beverages, a raffle with brand prizes and race entries, and merchandise sales. The Dirt Circus is a cupless event, so attendees are asked to bring bottles or cups for water refills. Dogs are not allowed except for service animals. Preorders for an event-specific Dirt Circus T-shirt are available; preorders close January 18, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run
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