Empire Ranch Trail Run

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Empire Ranch Trail Run scheduled for Saturday January 23, 2027!

"Are we having fun? Who doesn’t like a little mud and cow pies? Seriously it was GREAT to be out, gorgeous views and the weather was perfect. The weather forecasters wanted to stress us but it didn’t work. Thank you and the Ranch for all the work in organizing it."  M.O.

Save the date for this exciting run/walk event.  The Empire Ranch Trail Run will include a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Trail Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly trail walk/run. 

Produced by Run Tucson in partnership with the Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management, this is the first-ever running event held at the Historic Empire Ranch on the beautiful Las Cienegas National Conservation Area.

With demonstrations and displays depicting ranch life and the history of the Historic Empire Ranch, the Trail Run kicks off the Empire Ranch Foundation's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration and will honor America's 250th anniversary.  

Raising funds for the Empire Ranch Foundation to protect, restore, and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center. 

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or just want to be watch and cheer, there will be fun for everyone! 

2026 edition:

Here's the emailed race report that we sent to participants in the Empire Ranch Trail Run.  

Click here for the BLM post-race statement.

Results: Results can be found at the link above and here. Thanks to Roadrunner Race Timing.

Awards: If you did not pick up your award at the post-race ceremony, all Running Shop gift certificates can be picked up through the end of February at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campell Avenue, Tucson.

Photos: Damion Alexander's photos can be found at his smug mug page here.

Race Director snapshot photos can be found at the link above.

Remaining Shirts and Medals: if you did not pick up your shirt or purchased medal, you can pick them up through the end of February at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campell Avenue, Tucson.  Shirts are on a first-come, first-served basis.  A list with the names of those who purchased a medal is at the Running Shop.  

Join fellow runners on January 24, 2026 for the Empire Ranch Trail Run. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Sonoita.