Empire Ranch Run
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM MST
- Location Sonoita, Arizona
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the inaugural Empire Ranch Run on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the stunning Sonoita, Pima! This new and exciting event features a thrilling 10K trail run and a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the high Sonoran Desert in the Las Ciénagas National Conservation Area, runners and walkers will traverse the scenic rolling grasslands near the renowned Empire Ranch.
This unique race, the first of its kind to take place at this historic location, offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the Empire Ranch Run will benefit the Empire Ranch Foundation, helping to protect and sustain this iconic site as a hub for Western heritage and education. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event and create lasting memories in one of Arizona's most beautiful landscapes! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details!
This unique race, the first of its kind to take place at this historic location, offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the Empire Ranch Run will benefit the Empire Ranch Foundation, helping to protect and sustain this iconic site as a hub for Western heritage and education. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event and create lasting memories in one of Arizona's most beautiful landscapes! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details!
Organiser's Description
SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS EXCITING NEW RUN/WALK EVENT! REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
THE FIRST-EVER "EMPIRE RANCH RUN" WILL INCLUDE A 10K TRAIL RUN AND A 1 MILE FAMILY-FRIENDLY WALK/RUN.
FOR THE FIRST-TIME EVER, RUNNERS CAN RUN OR WALK ON TRAILS AMONG THE BEAUTIFUL ROLLING GRASSLANDS NEAR THE FAMED EMPIRE RANCH, IN THE HIGH SONORAN DESERT OF THE LAS CIENEGAS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA (LCNCA), LOCATED JUST 50 MILES SOUTHEAST OF TUCSON, AND 10 MILES NORTH OF SONOITA.
THE EMPIRE RANCH HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR A RUNNING EVENT, SO IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN OUT HERE, YOU SHOULD GRAB THE CHANCE TO JOIN US AT ONE OF ARIZONA'S MOST FAMOUS LOCATIONS!
PRODUCED AS A JOINT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION AND RUN TUCSON, THE EMPIRE RANCH RUN IS 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.
THE FIRST-EVER "EMPIRE RANCH RUN" WILL INCLUDE A 10K TRAIL RUN AND A 1 MILE FAMILY-FRIENDLY WALK/RUN.
FOR THE FIRST-TIME EVER, RUNNERS CAN RUN OR WALK ON TRAILS AMONG THE BEAUTIFUL ROLLING GRASSLANDS NEAR THE FAMED EMPIRE RANCH, IN THE HIGH SONORAN DESERT OF THE LAS CIENEGAS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA (LCNCA), LOCATED JUST 50 MILES SOUTHEAST OF TUCSON, AND 10 MILES NORTH OF SONOITA.
THE EMPIRE RANCH HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR A RUNNING EVENT, SO IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN OUT HERE, YOU SHOULD GRAB THE CHANCE TO JOIN US AT ONE OF ARIZONA'S MOST FAMOUS LOCATIONS!
PRODUCED AS A JOINT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION AND RUN TUCSON, THE EMPIRE RANCH RUN IS 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.
Races
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10k Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$27.50
OPENS 11 MAYThis trail run includes wide dirt trails, cattle paths, and the grounds of historic Empire Ranch, in the rolling grasslands of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. -
1 Mile Walk/Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$27.50
OPENS 11 MAYThis trail walk/run includes the grounds of Empire Ranch and the Heritage Trail -
Children's Mile: 14-and-Under
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$11.60
OPENS 11 MAYThis trail walk/run includes the grounds of Empire Ranch and the Heritage Trail
Empire Ranch Run
