Everyone Runs Catalina State Park Half Marathon

Tucson, United States • 4 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Everyone Runs Catalina State Park event in Tucson, Arizona offers two trail race distances on April 4, 2026. Distances available:

  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 5.3 mile trail race

Entry is open to ages 5–100. Published entry fees are $60 for the half marathon and $49 for the 5.3 mile race. Entry fees are nonrefundable and bibs cannot be transferred without prior approval. Dogs are not permitted. The half marathon is limited to runners and has a strict finish time limit of 3 hours 15 minutes. Chip timing is used; chips are attached to the back of the bib and participants must wear their bib on the front to receive an official time and be eligible for awards.

Course, logistics and services

The start/finish is at the Catalina State Park trailhead, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737. The courses use park trails including the Nature Trail, Canyon Loop, Romero Pools out-and-back, Birding Trail and the Bridal Trail (half marathon adds the Bridal Trail plus a second loop of the main course). Water will be available at specified locations but all participants are advised to carry their own water. Bib and parking pass pick-up is required before the event; pre-purchased one-day park passes and park entry fees are described in the event information. Overall and age-group awards, participant shirts, post-race food and coffee, professional race photos and other participant benefits are provided. Changing race distances must be completed by April 2 by contacting the race director. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon Trail Race
5 mi
5.3 Mile Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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