TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler/5k – Tucson, AZ 2026

Date
September 7, 2026
Location
Tucson, AZ
Venue
Saguaro National Park East
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $50.00
Events
Saguaro 8-Mile Run, Saguaro 5k Run/Walk, Saguaro 8-Mile Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
Prize money for course records, age group and overall awards, a souvenir shirt and post-race fun for all. Your race entry provides a day pass into Saguaro National Park. Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, whose original founders created the race back in 1971. The rolling paved course promises a challenge, but the breathtaking views of saguaro, prickly pears, ocotillos, and possibly even a rattlesnake or two make it worth it! The 8-Mile is a clockwise loop, with challenging rolling hills and beautiful views of the Rincon Mountains, the Catalina Mountains, and the entire Tucson basin. The 5k is a less-challenging out-and-back covering the last portion of the 8-mile race. A note on 2026 pricing: Your race entry includes an entrance pass to the Saguaro National Park. You can save $5 on your registration by submitting your National Park Service number at the appropriate spot in the registration process. Please be sure to enter your NPS number with a mix of letters and numerals, n

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