Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson
About this race
Get ready to chase the sunshine—even if it refuses to show up!
The Surf & Sun 5K splashes into Tucson at Michael Perry Park in Tucson at the beginning of February, bringing beach-day vibes to a decidedly not beach-day forecast. While the temperatures may be brisk, the scenery more than makes up for it. This beautiful course offers an incredible 360-degree view of the Rillito River (whether there's water flowing or not), giving runners a stunning backdrop of sparkling water and winter skies the entire way.
Every participant will earn a custom finisher medal, a bright reminder that you braved the chill and conquered the course. We’ll also be presenting awards in all the usual 5-year age groups, celebrating fast finishes across every division.
Bundle up, bring your best sunny attitude, and join us as we surf the winter waves at the Surf & Sun 5K!
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Running
5K
Beautiful view & awesome flat course along the river!
Virtual 5K
Can't make it to the event? No problem! Run when & where you want, just send us you time. We'll mail your swag & award, if applicable.
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.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:09 PM local time (MST) in Tucson on February 14, 2027 — 11h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 70 Tucson events
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