Logo

Thanksgiving XC Classic 5K

Tucson, United States • 27 Nov 2025

The Thanksgiving XC Classic is an annual running event held at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona, featuring a European-style cross-country course with hay bales on grass, dirt, and some asphalt. Participants can choose between a 5K race, which consists of two loops, and a 1.5-mile fun run/walk with one loop. The course starts near Ramada #10 at the southwest corner of the park.

Strollers are welcome, with lanes provided to bypass hay bales, but dogs are not allowed for safety reasons. The 5K is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series. Awards include Brooks running shoes for overall and masters winners, with age group prizes and team competitions.

The event benefits Team Hoyt Arizona and Toys for Tots, encouraging toy donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Tucson

Race information

Website
5 km
1.5 Mile Fun Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Southern Arizona Triple 50

Tucson

The Southern Arizona Triple 50 is a unique ultra running challenge comprising three 50-mile races held in southern Arizona: the Colossal Vail 50 in Vail, the AZT Oracle Rumble 50 in Oracle, and the Old Pueblo 50 in Sonoita. All races take place on sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, offer..

Colossal Vail 50/50

Vail - 23 mi from Tucson

The Colossal Vail 50/50 is a trail running event held near Vail, Arizona, featuring ultra distances of 50 miles, 55K, and half-marathon options, including day and night courses. Starting and finishing at Colossal Cave Mountain Park, the race showcases scenic high desert terrain along the Arizona Tra..

Vail Jingle Trail

Tucson

The Vail Jingle Trail is an annual holiday-themed running event held in Tucson, Arizona. Celebrating its 20th edition in 2025, the race features a 5K run and a 1K "Santa's Little Helper" event, making it suitable for various ages and abilities. The course is decorated festively to enhance the holida..

AZT Oracle Rumble

Oracle - 27 mi from Tucson

The AZT Oracle Rumble is an annual trail running event held near Oracle, Arizona, just north of Tucson by the Santa Catalina Mountains. The race features mostly single-track trails through Oracle State Park and remote sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, offering constantly rolling terrain..

TMC Old Tucson Trail Run 4 Mile

Tucson

The TMC Old Tucson Trail Run is a popular annual event held at Old Tucson Studios in Tucson, Arizona. It features a 4-mile trail run and a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run, with an additional kids' 1-mile race for participants 14 and under. The course winds through the historic western film set, incl..

Everyone Runs Catalina State Park Half Marathon

Tucson

The Everyone Runs Catalina State Park Half Marathon and 5.3 Mile Trail Races take place in Tucson, Arizona, within the scenic Catalina State Park. This popular event offers two trail race distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5.3-mile race, both starting and finishing at the park's trailhead..