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5Ks in Arizona
Arizona currently has 120 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe and Mesa have the largest concentration of events.
November (30), October (28) and February (16) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 42 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 120
- Active listings
- 162
- Cities with races
- 42
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Upcoming 5Ks in Arizona
All 120 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Kyrene Rise 5KTempe, AZ1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk - 12 and Under5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - 12 and Under +1 more
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Desert Runner Trail Series - Fall PassCave Creek, AZUltra (50Ks)Long (24K - 25K)Middle (10K - 10 Mile)Short (5K - 5 Mile)
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Donor Dash 10K - 5K - 1K Family Fun RunTempe, AZ10K Run/Walk1K Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk
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Phoenix Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Kids SprintPeoria, AZ10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonSpooky Kids Sprint +1 more
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Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/WalkGrand Canyon Village, AZMarathonHalf Marathon13.4 Miles26.8 Miles +1 more
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Tucson Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Kids SprintTucson, AZ10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonSpooky Kids Sprint +1 more
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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
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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
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RunSedona (Sedona Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K / 5K)Sedona, AZMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~4,000 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, AZMarathonHalf Marathon5K6.55 Miles
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Cal Tri Oro Valley - 3.13.27Oro Valley, AZIntermediate TriathlonSprint TriathlonYouth Triathlon5K +4 more
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, AZ Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKiDS ROCK ~25,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run PhoenixPhoenix, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K10K15K ~6,000 runners
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Phoenix Turkey TrotPhoenix, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K1-MileTot Trot ~4,000 runners
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RunSedona (Sedona Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K / 5K)Sedona, AZMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~4,000 runners
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Scottsdale Turkey TrotScottsdale, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K (3-mile) run/walk plus wellness festival ~3,500 runners
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Run to Fight Children's CancerMesa, AZ Usually held in April · date not confirmed10K5KCancer Hero Walk ~3,000 runners
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TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run & Festival of MilesTucson, AZ Usually held in May · date not confirmed5Kone-mile eventsFitKidz Mile ~3,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in Arizona
- January
- 8 upcoming races
- February
- 16 upcoming races
- March
- 10 upcoming races
- April
- 3 upcoming races
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 7 upcoming races
- October
- 28 upcoming races
- November
- 30 upcoming races
- December
- 16 upcoming races
Arizona cities with the most 5Ks
- Phoenix
- 29 upcoming races
- Tucson
- 23 upcoming races
- Tempe
- 11 upcoming races
- Mesa
- 7 upcoming races
- Peoria
- 7 upcoming races
- Glendale
- 4 upcoming races
- Lake Havasu City
- 4 upcoming races
- Scottsdale
- 3 upcoming races
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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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona (Paradox Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona)Tempe, AZ Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKiDS ROCK ~25,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run PhoenixPhoenix, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K10K15K ~6,000 runners
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Phoenix Turkey TrotPhoenix, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K1-MileTot Trot ~4,000 runners
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Scottsdale Turkey TrotScottsdale, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K (3-mile) run/walk plus wellness festival ~3,500 runners
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Run to Fight Children's CancerMesa, AZ Usually held in April · date not confirmed10K5KCancer Hero Walk ~3,000 runners
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TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run & Festival of MilesTucson, AZ Usually held in May · date not confirmed5Kone-mile eventsFitKidz Mile ~3,000 runners
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Whiskey Row MarathonPrescott, AZ Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~1,500 runners
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Grand Canyon Trail Half MarathonTusayan, AZ Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,000 runners
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon & 5KFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K Run/Walk ~800 runners
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Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half MarathonPeoria, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~800 runners
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TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5KTucson, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced8-Mile Run8-Mile Walk5K Run/Walk ~750 runners
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Arizona Rocks! Half Marathon Trail RunMesa, AZ Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~600 runners
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Chilly Willy Half MarathonTucson, AZ Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K (plus virtual option) ~600 runners
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Tucson Run Run Rudolph Half MarathonTucson, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~600 runners
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Machine Solutions Run & Walk for KidsFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in August · date not confirmed10K5K2K ~500 runners
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High Mountain Half MarathonPrescott, AZ Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
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Flagstaff Run Series Half Marathon & 5KFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5KKids Dash ~300 runners
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Groom Creek ClassicPrescott, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5KFun Run ~260 runners
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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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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Family Fun Bubble Run 5KCasa Grande, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced1K Fun Run/Walk5K
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George B. Wallace Memorial Mountain Man RunWilliams, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K1 Miles
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High Mountain Half Marathon Decade AnniversaryLakeside, AZ Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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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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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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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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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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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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Salt Seep Run 4th AnnualIndian Wells, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K2 Miles
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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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St. Anthony of Padua 5K Run/Walk for VocationsCasa Grande, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in Arizona: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Arizona?
- RaceRove currently lists 120 upcoming 5Ks in Arizona with a confirmed date, plus 42 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 (23), Tempe (11), Mesa (7) and Peoria (7).
- When is 5K season in Arizona?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (30), October (28) and February (16).
- 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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