
From the Organizer
This is a very special event on the SAR calendar as it is the only one for Kids only! As with any FitKidz race, ages are 12 and under only please. Remember that all FitKidz race registrations are 100% FREE!
This event takes place on National Public Lands Day, so entry into the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is free for everyone!
We will be celebrating the joy of running with the kids all morning long! We will have some special finisher prizes and awards, and there will be a ton of fun activities for the kids including face painting!
As with any FitKidz race, ages are 12 and under only please. Do not register children over 12 years of age. Adults that would like to run with children 12 and under DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER.
Remember that all FitKidz race registrations are 100% FREE!
FUN ACTIVITIES:
FREE Face painting!
FREE FitKidz shirt
FREE Prizes for top 3 girls and boys
FREE Ribbons for all finishers
Meet Fitz, the FitKidz mascot!
Lots of other free goodies!
Events
Weather
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
92°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tucson Wfo, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
543,348
as of 2023
Elevation
2,430 ft
Nearest Airport
TUS
Tucson International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sabino Canyon One Mile FitKidz Classic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sabino Canyon One Mile FitKidz Classic
Sep 26, 2026