Dirt Circus - Tempe

Tempe, United States • 31 Jan 2026

Event overview

Dirt Circus - Tempe is a free community running festival organized by UltraSignup, held in Tempe, Arizona on January 31, 2026. The one-day event is part of the Dirt Circus series that connects runners with local races, run clubs, race directors, and running-related businesses. The main group run is a casual 5K on local trails.

Event details and logistics

Activities at the festival include a social group run, an expo with brand booths and vendor tables, a raffle with prizes, food and beverage options at Hundred Mile Brewing, and opportunities to talk with race directors and local running businesses. The event is cupless - participants should bring their own bottles or cups for refills. Dogs are not allowed, except registered service animals. The local store partner for the Tempe edition is Sole Sports Running Zone. Runner parking is listed at Town Lake Park. Event staff plan to split the group run to accommodate different paces and to avoid overcrowding on the trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run
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