Sun Run: La Primera 5K/10K Roadrace with FitKidz Mile
About this race
Join Us for the 2026 Sun Run: La Primera!
Kick off the 2026 racing season on January 18th, 2026, with Sun Run: La Primera, the first race in The Running Shop/Mizuno SAR Grand Prix Series (10k). This is our 2nd year at the new course. We are running at the newly named Danny Lopez Park (formally Christopher Columbus Park)! Runners will enjoy a scenic loop around the Santa Cruz River Path, featuring gently rolling hills through the Sweetwater Riparian area that make this route a fresh challenge and departure from the typical out-and-back.
We will also provide a FitKidz Mile after most have completed the 5k and 10k.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up: Saturday, January 17th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Running Shop, 3055 N. Campbell Ave. If you aren’t able to make it Saturday, no problem! We’ll be set up by 6:30 AM on race day to hand out bibs and any remaining shirts. Remember, first come, first served. But we’ll do the best we can for everyone!
Race Information
When: Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Where: Danny Lopez Park (Formally Christopher Columbus Park) - 4300 N. Silverbell Rd.
Starting Times: 8:00 AM - 10k Start - SAR Grand Prix Race
8:15 AM - 5k Start
8:45 AM - FitKidz Mile Start
9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony 5k with the 10k Starting After FitKidz Finishes
FitKidz Registration: Online registration for the FitKidz event closes at 8:00 AM on the day of the race. Paper registration closes at 8:30 AM on the day of the race. We encourage parents to register their children for FitKidz events prior to the day of the race. This will ensure each participant will be assigned a bib number and provide accurate results using the electronic timing system.
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.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Please visit https://runsar.org/events/sun-run-la-primera-5-10k-roadrace for updates.
This race benefits the Gratitude and Grace Foundation in helping families recovering from organ transplant and substance abuse disorder. Please visit the RunSignup Donate page.
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Running
Sun Run 10K (SAR Grand Prix Race)
2nd year at the new course! 10K is USATF Certified. First leg of the SAR Grand Prix 2026. 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.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Sun Run 10K Rider (SAR Grand Prix Race)
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.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Sun Run 5K
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.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Sun Run 5K Rider
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.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
FitKidz Mile
This will be the first FitKidz Mile of the 2026 Season. All children 12 and under will be able to run the FitKidz Mile for free. Sign up early please!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Tucson.
About Tucson
Sun Run: La Primera 5K/10K Roadrace with FitKidz Mile takes place in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The local timezone is America/Phoenix.
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