Empire Ranch Trail Run
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 9:30AM MST
- Location Sonoita, Arizona
- Price $6.30 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the inaugural Empire Ranch Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the picturesque Sonoita, Pima. This exciting event will offer participants the chance to choose from a 10K Trail Run, a 5K Trail Run/Walk, or a family-friendly 1-mile trail walk/run, making it perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to families looking for a fun day outdoors.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Historic Empire Ranch within the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, this event will not only challenge your endurance but also immerse you in the rich heritage of the region. As part of the Empire Ranch Foundation's 150th anniversary celebration, attendees can enjoy fascinating demonstrations and displays that highlight ranch life and the history of this iconic location. Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Empire Ranch Trail Run promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit, all while raising funds to support the preservation of this cherished historical site. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run where history comes alive!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Historic Empire Ranch within the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, this event will not only challenge your endurance but also immerse you in the rich heritage of the region. As part of the Empire Ranch Foundation's 150th anniversary celebration, attendees can enjoy fascinating demonstrations and displays that highlight ranch life and the history of this iconic location. Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the Empire Ranch Trail Run promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit, all while raising funds to support the preservation of this cherished historical site. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run where history comes alive!
Organiser's Description
Save the date for this exciting new run/walk event! The first-ever "Empire Ranch Run" will include a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Trail Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly trail walk/run.
Run Tucson is joining partner Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management for the inaugural Empire Ranch Run. This event, held at the Historic Empire Ranch on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, will feature a 5K, 10K, and family mile.
It will also include demonstrations/displays depicting ranch life and the history of the Historic Empire Ranch to kick off the Empire Ranch Foundation's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration and will honor America's 250th anniversary.
Whether you sign up for the race or just want to be a spectator, there will be fun for everyone!
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!
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.
Run Tucson is joining partner Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management for the inaugural Empire Ranch Run. This event, held at the Historic Empire Ranch on Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, will feature a 5K, 10K, and family mile.
It will also include demonstrations/displays depicting ranch life and the history of the Historic Empire Ranch to kick off the Empire Ranch Foundation's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration and will honor America's 250th anniversary.
Whether you sign up for the race or just want to be a spectator, there will be fun for everyone!
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!
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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:30AM MST)
$43.40
This 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. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:35AM MST)
$43.40
This 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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:40AM MST)
$43.40
This trail walk/run includes the grounds of Empire Ranch and the Heritage Trail -
Children's Mile: 14-and-Under
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:40AM MST)
$6.30
This trail walk/run includes the grounds of Empire Ranch and the Heritage Trail
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Location
16655 E Empire Ranch Rd, Sonoita, 85637, AZ, United States
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