Sun Run: La Primera 5K/10K Roadrace with FitKidz Mile

  • Date Sun 18th January 2026
  • Time 8:00AM MST
  • Location Tucson, Arizona
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to kick off the 2026 racing season at the exciting Sun Run: La Primera on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, in beautiful Tucson, Pima! This vibrant event features a scenic 10K race as part of The Running Shop/Mizuno SAR Grand Prix Series, along with a fun 5K option and a delightful FitKidz Mile for the little ones. The race takes place at the newly named Danny Lopez Park, where participants will enjoy a refreshing loop around the Santa Cruz River Path, complete with gently rolling hills that add a unique challenge to this year’s course.

Join fellow runners at 8:00 AM for the 10K start, followed by the 5K at 8:15 AM and the FitKidz Mile at 8:45 AM. After the races, don’t miss the awards ceremony at 9:30 AM to celebrate the achievements of all participants! Pre-race packet pick-up is available on Saturday, January 17th, at The Running Shop, or on race day starting at 6:30 AM. This event not only promises a day filled with fun and fitness but also supports a great cause, benefiting the Gratitude and Grace Foundation, which

Organiser's Description

Join Us for the 2026 Sun Run: La Primera!

Kick off the 2026 racing season on January 18th, 2026, with Sun Run: La Primera, the first race in The Running Shop/Mizuno SAR Grand Prix Series (10k). This is our 2nd year at the new course. We are running at the newly named DANNY LOPEZ PARK (formally Christopher Columbus Park)! Runners will enjoy a scenic loop around the Santa Cruz River Path, featuring gently rolling hills through the Sweetwater Riparian area that make this route a fresh challenge and departure from the typical out-and-back.

We will also provide a FitKidz Mile after most have completed the 5k and 10k.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP: Saturday, January 17th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Running Shop [http://runningshopaz.com/], 3055 N. Campbell Ave. If you arent able to make it Saturday, no problem! Well be set up by 6:30 AM on race day to hand out bibs and any remaining shirts. Remember, first come, first served. But well do the best we can for everyone!

RACE INFORMATION

WHEN: Sunday, January 18th, 2026

WHERE: Danny Lopez Park (Formally Christopher Columbus Park) - 4300 N. Silverbell Rd.

STARTING TIMES: 8:00 AM - 10k Start - SAR Grand Prix Race

8:15 AM - 5k Start

8:45 AM - FitKidz Mile Start

9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony 5k with the 10k Starting After FitKidz Finishes

FITKIDZ REGISTRATION: Online registration for the FitKidz event closes at 8:00 AM on the day of the race. Paper registration closes at 8:30 AM on the day of the race. We encourage parents to register their children for FitKidz events prior to the day of the race. This will ensure each participant will be assigned a bib number and provide accurate results using the electronic timing system.

Please visit https://runsar.org/events/sun-run-la-primera-5-10k-roadrace for updates.

This race benefits the GRATITUDE AND GRACE FOUNDATION in helping families recovering from organ transplant and substance abuse disorder. Please visit the RUNSIGNUP DONATE page.

Races

  • Sun Run 10K (SAR Grand Prix Race)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race Day T-Shirt

    Sun 18th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $38.10

    2nd year at the new course! 10k is USATF Certified. First leg of the SAR Grand Prix 2025. This event will start at 8am --There is a $3 Discount for SAR Members! -- Not a member? Sign up today!
  • Sun Run 10K Rider (SAR Grand Prix Race)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Day T-Shirt

    Sun 18th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $32.80

  • Sun Run 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Day T-Shirt

    Sun 18th January 2026 (8:15AM MST)

    $32.80

  • Sun Run 5K Rider

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Day T-Shirt

    Sun 18th January 2026 (8:15AM MST)

    $32.80

  • FitKidz Mile

    Sun 18th January 2026 (8:45AM MST)

    Free

    This will be the first FitKidz Mile of the 2025 Season. All children 12 and under will be able to run the FitKidz Mile for free. Sign up early please!

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Location

4300 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson, 85745, AZ, United States

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