
From the Organizer
Start your stretches and warm ups - Tucson Unified is hosting the inaugural 5K Fun Run and Walk on October 3 at Reid Park, 7:00-10:00 a.m.
*Run, walk, or jog - all levels are welcome for the 5k!
Must register by September 25 to receive a t-shirt!
***If you would like to volunteer for the event, please click the Volunteer tab at the top of the page and sign up for each task you are willing to help with! We appreciate you volunteering!
**Service animals only, please**
Awards Ceremony:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Female/Male:
o Ages 13-19
o Ages 20-29
o Ages 30-39
o Ages 40-49
o Ages 50-59
o Ages 60-69
o Age 70+
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
90°
Typical Low
65°
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 Tucson Unified School District 5k and One-Mile Fun Run and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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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)
Tucson Unified School District 5k and One-Mile Fun Run and Walk
Oct 3, 2026