Big Gay 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM MST
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant Big Gay 5K, happening on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, in the lively Barrio Viejo neighborhood of Tucson, Pima! This colorful and high-energy event is a highlight of the Big Gay Weekend, inviting participants to run or walk the scenic course while celebrating queer joy and community spirit.
The festivities kick off on Friday with the exciting Kickoff Kiki at HighWire, where you can pick up your bib, enjoy drinks, and create signs to show your support. After the race, the fun continues in Armory Park with the exhilarating High Heel Havoc and an array of post-race activities to keep the celebration going. With independently produced events happening throughout Tucson, this weekend promises to be a joyful showcase of pride and unity. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of love, acceptance, and community!
The festivities kick off on Friday with the exciting Kickoff Kiki at HighWire, where you can pick up your bib, enjoy drinks, and create signs to show your support. After the race, the fun continues in Armory Park with the exhilarating High Heel Havoc and an array of post-race activities to keep the celebration going. With independently produced events happening throughout Tucson, this weekend promises to be a joyful showcase of pride and unity. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of love, acceptance, and community!
Organiser's Description
The Big Gay 5K is the centerpiece of Big Gay Weekenda colorful, high-energy run and walk through Barrio Viejo followed by High Heel Havoc and extended post-race programming in Armory Park. The celebration begins Friday with the Kickoff Kiki at HighWire, featuring bib pickup, drinks, sign-making and plenty of pre-race sparkle. Throughout the weekend, independently produced events across Tucson will join the Big Gay Weekend umbrella, giving locals and visitors even more ways to celebrate queer joy across the city.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Big Gay Socks
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$38.10
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 timewe 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. -
High Heel Havoc
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:30AM MST)
$27.50
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.
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Location
222 S. 5th Ave., Tucson, 85701, AZ, United States
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