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Big Gay 5K
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Big Gay 5K

Tucson, Arizona, United States View on map
Oct 24, 2026 (America/Phoenix local time)
Running

About this race

Part run, part celebration, part delightful chaos. The Big Gay 5K starts and finishes at Armory Park in downtown Tucson, taking participants through the colorful, historic streets of Barrio Viejo before returning for a lively finish festival. Walk, run, strut, or sparkle your way across the finish line, then stay for music, drinks, entertainment, and an extended after-party in the park.

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Running

5K

It's a 3.1 mile course winds that through the colorful, historic streets of Barrio Viejo with a generous time limit, on-course entertainment, and plenty of support along the way. Take your time—we just want you to get your steps in before you get your party on. The Big Gay 5K This is the race to break out the sequins, serve your best look, be judged by a drag queen, and maybe even attempt a colorful cartwheel at the finish line. Run, walk, or proudly meander your way through the course, then grab a cocktail in the park and join the celebration back at Armory Park.

Oct 24, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$45.00
Open

High Heel Havoc

Ready to make some questionable footwear choices? High Heel Havoc is an approximately one-city-block dash celebrating speed, style, and the occasional wobble. Prize packages will be awarded to both the fastest finishers and the participants who best embrace the spirit of the event. All genders are welcome, participants must be 18+, and heels must have a minimum heel height of 2 inches with a maximum base width of 1/2 inch. Depending on participation, the event may be divided into several heats. Final details are still being polished, so dust off an old pair or find a fabulous new pair and get ready to strut your stuff.

Oct 24, 2026 High Heel Havoc 10:30 AM
$25.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tucson, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 13.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 28.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 13.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 28.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
30.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 24, 2026 (MST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 24, 2026 (MST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 06m

The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 5:41 PM local time (MST) in Tucson on October 24, 2026 — 11h 06m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 60 Tucson events

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