Empire Ranch Trail Run
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM MST
- Location Sonoita, Arizona
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the inaugural Empire Ranch Trail Run, happening on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the picturesque Sonoita, Pima! This exciting new event offers something for everyone with a range of race distances, including a challenging 10K trail run, a fun 5K run/walk, and a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run. Set against the stunning backdrop of the rolling grasslands near the historic Empire Ranch, participants will enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the High Sonoran Desert within the Las Ciénegas National Conservation Area. This is a unique opportunity to explore trails that have never before been open to running events! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit, all while supporting the Empire Ranch Foundation in their mission to preserve this iconic landmark. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure in one of Arizona's most celebrated locations!
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 RUN/WALK, 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, A 5K RUN/WALK, 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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$32.80
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. $2.80 Fee
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$32.80
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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$32.80
This 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
This trail walk/run includes the grounds of Empire Ranch and the Heritage Trail
Empire Ranch Trail Run
