Empire Ranch Run
Sonoita, United States • 24 Jan 2026
Event details
The Empire Ranch Trail Run is scheduled for January 24, 2026, at Empire Ranch, Sonoita, AZ (16655 E Empire Ranch Rd). The event is produced in partnership with the Empire Ranch Foundation and Run Tucson and raises funds to support protection and restoration of the Empire Ranch historic buildings and landscape. The event is capped at 500 total registrants. Included race services: souvenir race shirt, age-group and overall awards, post-race snacks, and post-race Empire Ranch activities and vendors.
Distances offered
- 10k Trail Run
- 5k Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk/Run
- Children's Mile (14-and-under)
Entry fees listed in the source are $30 for the 10k, 5k, and 1 mile events, and $10 for the children's mile.
Course and logistics
The route uses a mix of dirt trails, BLM 2-track, cattle paths, and Empire Ranch lands within the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, about 50 miles southeast of Tucson near Sonoita. Organizers note cattle ("Cows: They'll be around"). The planned trail is generally described as green in technical difficulty, with some rocky sections and rolling hills. The 10k, 5k, and 1 mile events are timed and include finisher video. The course is not suitable for chair athletes, may be difficult for some visually impaired athletes, and dogs are not permitted on the running courses. There is parking on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.