Empire Ranch Run
Sonoita, United States • 24 Jan 2026
Event details
The Empire Ranch Trail Run is scheduled for January 24, 2026 and is produced by the Empire Ranch Foundation in partnership with Run Tucson. The event is capped at 500 total registrants and is intended to raise funds for the Empire Ranch Foundation to protect, restore and sustain the ranch buildings and landscape. The race site is Empire Ranch in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, about 50 miles southeast of Tucson. The venue address is 16655 E Empire Ranch Rd, Sonoita, AZ 85637.
Distances
- 10k Trail Run
- 5k Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk/Run
- Children's Mile (14 and under)
Entry fees listed on the event pages show $40 for the 10k, 5k and 1 mile events and $5 for the Children's Mile. The event includes a souvenir race shirt, age-group and overall awards, post-race snacks, and post-race Empire Ranch activities. The 10k, 5k and 1 mile are described as timed with finisher videos.
Course and logistics
Terrain consists of dirt trails, BLM 2-track, cattle paths and Empire Ranch lands. Course difficulty is described as generally "green" for technical terrain with some rocky sections and rolling hills. Cattle may be present on course. Dogs are not permitted on the running courses. The course is not suitable for chair athletes and may be difficult for visually impaired athletes. There is parking on site. Weather notes mention morning lows in the 40s rising into the 70s later in the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.