Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K

  • Date Sat 14th November 2026
  • Time 7:30AM MST
  • Location Sahuarita, Arizona
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for a pawsitively fun-filled day at the Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, in the beautiful Sahuarita, Pima! This exciting event invites families and furry friends to participate in a festive 5K run/walk and a delightful 1-mile Doggie Dash, all while supporting local animal rescues. With registration starting at 6:45 AM at the Sahuarita Lake Amphitheater, the event promises an energizing atmosphere perfect for all ages and abilities.

Join in the fun with a variety of family-friendly activities, including entertainment, jumping castles, food trucks, and a vendor fair, culminating in a special appearance from beloved Puppy Patrol characters! Don’t miss the chance to showcase your pup’s style in the "Doggy Best Dressed" contest, with prizes awarded in three size categories. Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, the Trails and Tails 5K is sure to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit and support for our furry companions. Grab your family, put on your running shoes, and let’s make a difference together!

Organiser's Description

JOIN RANCHO SAHUARITA, RUN TUCSON AND IHEART MEDIA ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 2026 FOR A FESTIVE FALL 5K RUN/WALK AND 1-MILE DOGGIE DASH BENEFITTING LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUES.



LOW PRICING OF $30 EXTENDED THROUGH RACE DAY!



LETS TURN COMMUNITY ENERGY INTO REAL SUPPORT FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS! STAY TUNED FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF THE PARTICIPATING SHELTERS AND RESCUES!



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14: BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A HOWLING GOOD TIME!

6:45 AM: REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP BEGINS AT THE SAHUARITA LAKE AMPHITHEATER (15466 S. RANCHO SAHUARITA BLVD.).



7:45 AM: THE DOGGIE DASH AND FAMILY MILE START -- RUN, WALK, STROLL: ALL AGES AND ABILITIES FOR BOTH PEOPLE AND POOCHES!

CHECK OUT THE FOAM ZONE AT THE FINISH, COURTESY OF IHEART AND FUNERGY



8:00 AM: 5K RUN/WALK START -- ALL AGES AND ALL ABILITIES WELCOME -- BUT NO PETS ALLOWED



ONGOING 8:00 - 11:00 AM: FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL -- PACKED WITH ENTERTAINMENT, JUMPING CASTLES, FOOD TRUCKS, A VENDOR FAIR, AND A VERY SPECIAL VISIT FROM YOUR FAVORITE PUPPY PATROL CHARACTERS!

VISIT THESE RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS:

PAWS WITHOUT BORDERS
ANIMAL LEAGUE OF GREEN VALLEY
BARK N BERRY
ORACLE ANIMAL RESCUE AND REHAB
HOLIDAY HOUSE ANIMAL RESCUE

CHECK OUT THE EXPO:
PIMA COUNTY SHERIFFS
ALAHJAS HOME ASSISTED LIVING
ALASKAN AIR-CONDITIONING AND HEATING
INSPIRED LIFE CHIROPRACTIC
PIMA POOLS



9:30 AM: "DOGGY BEST DRESSED" CONTEST

CALLING ALL CANINES: SHOW OFF YOUR PUP'S BEST LOOK AT THE TRAILS & TAILS 5K AND 1 MILE DOGGIE DASH!

CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL WHO REGISTER FOR THE DOGGY DASH FUN RUN AROUND SAHUARITA LAKE.

GET READY FOR THE MOST ADORABLE COMPETITION OF THE YEAR. WHATEVER THE COSTUME OR OUTFIT, THERE IS A SPOTLIGHT WAITING FOR THEM!

TO KEEP THE PLAYING FIELD FAIR AND FUN, WE ARE AWARDING GRAND PRIZES TO THE TOP COSTUMED DOGS ACROSS THREE SIZE CATEGORIES:
SMALL DIVISION (UNDER 25 LBS)
MEDIUM DIVISION (25-55 LBS)
LARGE DIVISION (55+ LBS)



11:00 AM: WRAP-UP BEGINS



_*DOGGY BEST DRESSED CONTESTS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. ALL DOGS WILL GET TO SHOW OFF THEIR OUTFITS/COSTUMES. EACH CATEGORY WILL BE NARROWED TO THE TOP 10 AS NEEDED. AUDIENCE WILL PICK THE FINAL WINNER BASED ON APPLAUSE. _

Races

  • Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th November 2026 (7:30AM MST)

    $32.80

    Registration Costs: 5k (Ages 11+): $30 through race day (Includes a colorful souvenir shirt, finisher's medal, official time) 5K (Ages 10 and under): $10 (Includes a special prize, finisher's medal, official time and finisher's video) Age group and overall awards courtesy of The Running Shop! *All pricing includes online registration fees and taxes. Refunds are not allowed.
  • 1 Mile Doggie Dash

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th November 2026 (7:45AM MST)

    $32.80

    All runners and walkers (ages 11+) of the untimed 1 Mile Doggie Dash will receive a colorful souvenir race shirt and finisher's medal, with all pets receiving doggie treats in place of a finisher's medal. 1 Mile (Ages 10 and under): $10 (Includes a special prize, finisher's medal) Age group and overall awards courtesy of The Running Shop! *All pricing includes online registration fees and taxes. Refunds are not allowed.

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Location

15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd., Sahuarita, 85629, AZ, United States

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