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5K Races in Arizona
Arizona currently has 117 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe and Mesa have the largest concentration of events.
November (33), December (19) and February (15) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 45 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 117
- Active listings
- 162
- Cities with races
- 43
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Upcoming 5Ks in Arizona
All 117 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Everyone Runs Veterans Day Catalina St. Park 10.6 & 5.3 Mile Trail Races + 5k Road RunTucson, AZ5.3 Miles10.6 Miles5K
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Fountain Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness WalkFountain Hills, AZ1 Mile Fitness Walk5K I Ages 13 & Up5K | Ages 12 & Under
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Tucson Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon | 10K |5K | Reindeer DashTucson, AZ10K5KHalf MarathonReindeer Dash +1 more
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Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Reindeer DashPeoria, AZ10K5KHalf MarathonReindeer Dash +1 more
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Midnight Madness RunTempe, AZDouble Down!! - Final 5K and First 5KFinal 5K of 2026First 5K of 2027Virtual Run
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Buckeye Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun RunBuckeye, AZ1 Mile Fun Run10K5KHalf Marathon +2 more ~237 runners
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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona (Paradox Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona)Tempe, AZHalf Marathon10K5KKiDS ROCK ~25,000 runners
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Arizona Rocks! Half Marathon - 10K - 5K Trail RunPeoria, AZ10K Run5K RunHalf Marathon RunVirtual Run
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Yuma Territorial Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and Team RelaySomerton, AZMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,148 runners
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Road Runner Sports Pancake RunPhoenix, AZ10K Run | 7:00AM5K Run | 9:00AM5K Walk | 9:05AMDouble Stack | 7:00AM
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TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5KOro Valley, AZ5K (3.1mi)Quarter Marathon (6.55mi)Half Marathon (13.1mi) ~3,900 runners
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Cal Tri Oro Valley - 3.13.27Oro Valley, AZIntermediate TriathlonSprint TriathlonYouth Triathlon5K +4 more ~662 runners
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TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run & Festival of MilesTucson, AZ5Kone-mile eventsFitKidz Mile ~3,000 runners
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon & 5KFlagstaff, AZHalf Marathon5K Run/Walk ~800 runners
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TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5KTucson, AZ8-Mile Run8-Mile Walk5K Run/Walk ~750 runners
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Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/WalkGrand Canyon Village, AZMarathonHalf Marathon13.4 Miles26.8 Miles +1 more ~1,000 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Arizona
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona (Paradox Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona)Tempe, AZHalf Marathon10K5KKiDS ROCK ~25,000 runners
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TMC Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5KOro Valley, AZ5K (3.1mi)Quarter Marathon (6.55mi)Half Marathon (13.1mi) ~3,900 runners
When 5Ks happen in Arizona
- January
- 12 upcoming races
- February
- 15 upcoming races
- March
- 10 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- August
- 5 upcoming races
- September
- 4 upcoming races
- October
- 10 upcoming races
- November
- 33 upcoming races
- December
- 19 upcoming races
Arizona cities with the most 5Ks
- Phoenix
- 29 upcoming races
- Tucson
- 19 upcoming races
- Tempe
- 8 upcoming races
- Mesa
- 8 upcoming races
- Peoria
- 7 upcoming races
- Glendale
- 4 upcoming races
- Flagstaff
- 3 upcoming races
- Lake Havasu City
- 3 upcoming races
Running in Arizona cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Whiskey Row MarathonPrescott, AZ Usually held in May · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~1,500 runners
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Phoenix Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Kids SprintPeoria, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonSpooky Kids Sprint +1 more ~750 runners
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Tucson Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Kids SprintTucson, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonSpooky Kids Sprint +1 more ~600 runners
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Cave Creek ThrillerCave Creek, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced50K24K11K5K ~500 runners
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Lizard Peak Scramble Trail RunsLake Havasu City, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1K ~420 runners
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1in5k Dyslexia DashGilbert, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Run/WalkKids DashVirtual Run
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Battle of the Branches 5K RunPhoenix, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Run/WalkVirtual Run
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon and 5K Run/WalkFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5KKids Dash
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Desert Runner Trail Series - Fall PassCave Creek, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announcedUltra (50Ks)Long (24K - 25K)Middle (10K - 10 Mile)Short (5K - 5 Mile)
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Donor Dash 10K - 5K - 1K Family Fun RunTempe, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced10K Run/Walk1K Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk
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Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race and 5k Trail Run & WalkTucson, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced9.3 Miles5K
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Family Fun Bubble Run 5KCasa Grande, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced1K Fun Run/Walk5K
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Family Weekend Run, Walk & Roll 5KTucson, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Run/WalkKids DashVirtual Run
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Fast & Furriest 5kTempe, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile with Dog1 Mile without Dog5K with Dog5K without Dog +1 more
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Gilbert Fit & Fun RunGilbert, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Run/WalkVirtual Run
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Haunted 5K,10K & 13.1M at Tucson, AZ (42)Tucson, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Kyrene Rise 5KTempe, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk - 12 and Under5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - 12 and Under +1 more
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Medal Madness 5K,10K & 13.1M at Tucson, AZ (38)Tucson, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Move.Function.Live Race SeriesHolbrook, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced2 Miles5K10K
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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Navajo Hopi Health Foundation Run for HopeTuba City, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K3K
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Ninja 5K,10K & 13.1M at Tucson, AZ (33)Tucson, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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OHSO 2 SolePhoenix, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announcedOHSO 2 Sole 10kOHSO 2 Sole 5kOHSO 2 Sole Half Marathon
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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Run FORE CancerScottsdale, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced5K / Front 98K / Full 18Remembrance WalkVirtual Run
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Running for the BullsPeoria, AZ Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile Fun Run10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Run
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RVN3 Bubba RunPayson, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkKid's DashPhat Man Run
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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Arizona: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Arizona?
- RaceRove currently lists 117 upcoming 5Ks in Arizona with a confirmed date, plus 45 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Arizona cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Phoenix (29), Tucson (19), Tempe (8), Mesa (8) and Peoria (7).
- When is 5K season in Arizona?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (33), December (19) and February (15).
- What is the biggest 5K in Arizona?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Arizona is the Rock 'n' Roll Arizona (Paradox Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona), with about 25,000 runners across all of its distances.
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