3/14/2027 - Armory Park in Downtown Tucson ------- Register online before 2/1/2027 ------- Please check back here frequently for updates on the 2027 event. We are working with the St. Patrick's Day Festival and Committee and hope to be back at Armory Park in Downtown Tucson again in 2027! The 5K is a part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series! Awards & Swag Include: The 5K will have male and female awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, and Top 3 in 5 year age groups up to 80+. Awards will include Running Shop Gift Certificates and other St Paddy's Day themed goodies! All 5K and 1-mile registrants get a really cool, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last. All 5K finishers will get a super-cool finisher medal while supplies last. Costume contest with a special prize for the most fun costumes! Fun St. Patrick's Day related goodies for all! Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.co
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 14.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Tucson, AZ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
