Big Gay 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Time 9:00AM MST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant Big Gay 5K taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the heart of Tucson, Pima! This lively event is the highlight of Big Gay Weekend, inviting participants to enjoy a colorful run and walk through the historic Armory Park Neighborhood. It's not just about the race; the festivities continue with the exciting High Heel Havoc and a variety of post-race activities in Armory Park that promise to keep the celebration going!
Kick off the weekend with the fabulous Kickoff Kiki at HighWire on Friday, where you'll enjoy drinks, sign-making, and all the pre-race sparkle you can imagine. Throughout the weekend, Tucson will be alive with independently-produced events that embrace and celebrate queer joy, making it a perfect destination for both locals and visitors alike. Join us for this unforgettable celebration of community, pride, and fun!
Kick off the weekend with the fabulous Kickoff Kiki at HighWire on Friday, where you'll enjoy drinks, sign-making, and all the pre-race sparkle you can imagine. Throughout the weekend, Tucson will be alive with independently-produced events that embrace and celebrate queer joy, making it a perfect destination for both locals and visitors alike. Join us for this unforgettable celebration of community, pride, and fun!
Organiser's Description
The Big Gay 5K is the centerpiece of Big Gay Weekenda colorful, high-energy run and walk through historic Armory Park Neighborhood 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. $3.70 Fee & Big Gay Socks
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$48.70
CLOSEDIt'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
CLOSEDReady 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. -
Big Gay - Virtual
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
Can't make it to Tucson for the inaugural Big Gay 5K? We'll send some Sonoran flavor to you! Register through the end of the year to commit to 3.1 miles on your own time, at your own pace, in your own place. We'll send you the Big Gay Bib, a pair of Big Gay Socks (one size fits most), and your Big Gay Medal (which you can proudly sport after getting those miles in). Shipping will start on Nov 1. Mama's got some things to do for the Big Gay IRL. While our five local Tucson non-profits may not be directly working in your community, they're making ours better... so don't be shy to drop a little pocket glitter their way as a "thank you" for making queer life in Tucson a little bit better in so many ways (check out the Rainbow Row tab)! Registration fee includes: -Big Gay Bib -Big Gay Socks -Big Gay Finisher Medal -Shipping (Domestic addresses only)
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