Empire Ranch Trail Run
Empire Ranch Trail Run is a running and trail running race on January 23, 2027 in Sonoita, AZ, with entry fees from $5 to $40.
- Date
- January 23, 2027 (139 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$40
- Sports
- RunningTrail Running
From the Organizer
Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Empire Ranch Trail Run scheduled for Saturday January 23, 2027!
"Are we having fun? Who doesn’t like a little mud and cow pies? Seriously it was GREAT to be out, gorgeous views and the weather was perfect. The weather forecasters wanted to stress us but it didn’t work. Thank you and the Ranch for all the work in organizing it." M.O.
Save the date for this exciting run/walk event. The Empire Ranch Trail Run will include a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Trail Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly trail walk/run.
Produced by Run Tucson in partnership with the Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management, this is the first-ever running event held at the Historic Empire Ranch on the beautiful Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.
With demonstrations and displays depicting ranch life and the history of the Historic Empire Ranch, the Trail Run kicks off the Empire Ranch Foundation's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration and will honor America's 250th anniversary.
Raising funds for the Empire Ranch Foundation to protect, restore, and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or just want to be watch and cheer, there will be fun for everyone!
2026 photos:
Photos: Damion Alexander's photos can be found at his smug mug page here.
Race Director snapshot photos can be found at the link above.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
34°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sonoita, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sonoita, AZ
City Elevation
4,790 ft
Nearest Airport
TUS
Tucson International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Waiting For?
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139
Days to train
- Race
- Empire Ranch Trail Run
- Date
- January 23, 2027
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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Empire Ranch Trail Run
Jan 23, 2027