Empire Ranch Trail Run
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 9:30AM MST
- Location Sonoita, Arizona
- Price $6.30 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure at the Empire Ranch Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the picturesque Sonoita, Pima. This exciting event will feature a variety of race distances to suit all participants, including a challenging 10k Trail Run, a fun 5k Trail Run/Walk, and a family-friendly 1-mile trail walk/run.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, this inaugural run celebrates both the Historic Empire Ranch's 150th anniversary and America's 250th anniversary. Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also engage with demonstrations showcasing ranch life and the rich history of the Empire Ranch. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Empire Ranch Foundation, ensuring the preservation of this vital piece of western heritage. Whether you're running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, the Empire Ranch Trail Run promises a day full of fun and community spirit for everyone involved!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, this inaugural run celebrates both the Historic Empire Ranch's 150th anniversary and America's 250th anniversary. Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also engage with demonstrations showcasing ranch life and the rich history of the Empire Ranch. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Empire Ranch Foundation, ensuring the preservation of this vital piece of western heritage. Whether you're running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, the Empire Ranch Trail Run promises a day full of fun and community spirit for everyone involved!
Organiser's Description
January 6 Update: We've sold out of our sublimated shirts, so all registrations after January 6 will receive a white short sleeve cotton shirt with the unique race artwork. [https://runsignup.com/Race/RunTucsonTrailRun/Page/SouvenirShirt]
Save the date for this exciting new run/walk event! The Empire Ranch Trail Run will include a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Trail Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly trail walk/run.
Produced by Run Tucson in partnership with the Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management, this is the first-ever running event held at the Historic Empire Ranch on the beautiful Las Cienegas National Conservation Area,
With demonstrations and displays depicting ranch life and the history of the Historic Empire Ranch, the Trail Run kicks off the Empire Ranch Foundation's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration and will honor America's 250th anniversary.
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.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer [https://runsignup.com/Race/RunTucsonTrailRun/Page/Volunteer-Signup], or just want to be watch and cheer, there will be fun for everyone!
Save the date for this exciting new run/walk event! The Empire Ranch Trail Run will include a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Trail Run/Walk, and a 1 mile family-friendly trail walk/run.
Produced by Run Tucson in partnership with the Empire Ranch Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management, this is the first-ever running event held at the Historic Empire Ranch on the beautiful Las Cienegas National Conservation Area,
With demonstrations and displays depicting ranch life and the history of the Historic Empire Ranch, the Trail Run kicks off the Empire Ranch Foundation's yearlong 150th anniversary celebration and will honor America's 250th anniversary.
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.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer [https://runsignup.com/Race/RunTucsonTrailRun/Page/Volunteer-Signup], or just want to be watch and cheer, there will be fun for everyone!
Races
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10k Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:30AM MST)
$54.00
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. It is not quite a mile. -
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. It is not quite a mile.
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Location
16655 E Empire Ranch Rd, Sonoita, 85637, AZ, United States
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