TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Festival of Miles
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 6:00PM PDT
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price Free - $148.34
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 20th Annual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run and Festival of Miles on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the vibrant heart of Tucson, Pima. This exciting event embraces all abilities, inviting participants of every age and background to run, walk, or roll along a fast course through the lively downtown streets. Join friends, family, and colleagues to form a team of five or more and take advantage of discounted entry fees, while enjoying a complimentary souvenir race shirt.
As part of the festivities, the TMC 5K will host the RRCA West Regional Championship, offering opportunities to compete for prize money and age-group awards in both the 5K and mile events. The evening promises a fantastic atmosphere with a Pueblo Vida Beer Garden for adults, live music from Pop-Up Rebellion, a sponsor and vendor expo, and a delicious food truck round-up featuring Tucson's local delights. Kids can join in on the fun with a free Sar FitKidz Mile, while teens can participate in the High School Mile at no cost. With a flat and fast course, neighborhood cheering, and plenty of family-friendly activities, the TMC Meet Me Downtown is more
As part of the festivities, the TMC 5K will host the RRCA West Regional Championship, offering opportunities to compete for prize money and age-group awards in both the 5K and mile events. The evening promises a fantastic atmosphere with a Pueblo Vida Beer Garden for adults, live music from Pop-Up Rebellion, a sponsor and vendor expo, and a delicious food truck round-up featuring Tucson's local delights. Kids can join in on the fun with a free Sar FitKidz Mile, while teens can participate in the High School Mile at no cost. With a flat and fast course, neighborhood cheering, and plenty of family-friendly activities, the TMC Meet Me Downtown is more
Organiser's Description
IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL TMC MEET ME DOWNTOWN 5K NIGHT RUN/WALK AND THE FESTIVAL OF MILES. CELEBRATE THE DYNAMIC HEART OF DOWNTOWN TUCSON!
RUN, WALK, OR ROLL: TMC MEET ME DOWNTOWN IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT, WELCOMING ALL ABILITIES, ALL BODIES, AND ALL AGES.
GATHER FRIENDS, FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, MAKE A TEAM OF 5 OR MORE AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR EACH TEAM MEMBER.
SNAG YOUR FREE SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT, ENJOY SPECTATOR SUPPORT AS YOU CRUISE ALONG A FAST AND FAST COURSE THROUGH WIDE DOWNTOWN STREETS -- THEN HANG OUT AT ARIZONA'S MOST POPULAR RUNNING PARTY.
THE TMC 5K IS PROUD TO HOST THE RRCA WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. COMPETE FOR PRIZE MONEY AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS IN BOTH THE 5K AND THE MILE EVENTS.
2026 FUN FOR ADULTS
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PUEBLO VIDA BEER GARDEN, FREE SAMPLING FOR 21-AND-OLDER WITH ADDITIONAL POURS $5 APIECE (BRING YOUR RACE NUMBER AND ID TO THE BEER GARDEN)
*
RACE CONCERT WITH POP-UP REBELLION, AN AWESOME MIX OF PUNK, ROCK AND POP FROM THE EARLY-AUGHTS!
*
SPONSOR AND VENDOR EXPO, WITH HOKA SHOE DEMOS, LOCAL COMPANY DISCOUNTS, AND MORE
*
FOOD TRUCK ROUND-UP WITH TASTY TUCSON DELIGHTS
*
STARLIGHT DEEJAYS PHOOTBOOTH AND MORE
TEAM DISCOUNT
*
ALL GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE RECEIVE $5 OFF EACH ENTRY. SIMPLY JOIN YOUR FAVORITE TEAM AT REGISTRATION AND ONCE 5 PEOPLE ARE ON THE TEAM, ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE $5 OFF RACE PRICING.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
*
FREE SAR FITKIDZ MILE FOR ALL CHILDREN 12-AND-UNDER AND ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS
*
PRE-RACE ENTRY TO THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
*
RAISING CANE'S GIFT CARDS
*
RAISING CANE'S KIDS ACTIVITIES, VENDOR AND FITNESS EXPO, FOOD TRUCKS, AND MORE FUN THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT.
FREE FOR THE TEENS
*
FREE RUNNING SHOP HIGH SCHOOL MILE BY HOKA, FREE FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
*
PRIZES FOR TOP RUNNERS AND LARGEST TEAM
WALK OR RUN OR ROLL
*
WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS PERFECT FOR CHAIR ATHLETES
*
WALK OR STROLL, WITH NO TIME LIMIT ON THE RACE (WELL, OUR ROAD-CLOSURE PERMIT ENDS AT 9:00 PM)
*
FLAT AND FAST COURSE WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CHEERING!
*
PRIZE MONEY AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS COURTESY OF THE RUNNING SHOP FOR MALE AND FEMALE DIVISIONS
GOODIES!
*
FIRST 1200 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A COLORFUL T-SHIRT, IN EITHER UNISEX OR "LADIES" SIZING (SIZING FOR SHIRTS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED AT PACKET PICKUP
*
THE FIRST 400 TRIPLE CROWN REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE BONUS "RUN TUCSON" SHIRT AND GABE ZIMMERMAN COMMEMORATIVE AWARD
*
POST-RACE PHOTOS AT DAMION ALEXANDER'S SMUGMUG PAGE HERE!
*
GABE ZIMMERMAN TRIPLE CROWN
*
THIS IS THE FIRST LEG OF THE 2026 GABE ZIMMERMAN TRIPLE CROWN
RUN, WALK, OR ROLL: TMC MEET ME DOWNTOWN IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT, WELCOMING ALL ABILITIES, ALL BODIES, AND ALL AGES.
GATHER FRIENDS, FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, MAKE A TEAM OF 5 OR MORE AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR EACH TEAM MEMBER.
SNAG YOUR FREE SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT, ENJOY SPECTATOR SUPPORT AS YOU CRUISE ALONG A FAST AND FAST COURSE THROUGH WIDE DOWNTOWN STREETS -- THEN HANG OUT AT ARIZONA'S MOST POPULAR RUNNING PARTY.
THE TMC 5K IS PROUD TO HOST THE RRCA WEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. COMPETE FOR PRIZE MONEY AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS IN BOTH THE 5K AND THE MILE EVENTS.
2026 FUN FOR ADULTS
*
PUEBLO VIDA BEER GARDEN, FREE SAMPLING FOR 21-AND-OLDER WITH ADDITIONAL POURS $5 APIECE (BRING YOUR RACE NUMBER AND ID TO THE BEER GARDEN)
*
RACE CONCERT WITH POP-UP REBELLION, AN AWESOME MIX OF PUNK, ROCK AND POP FROM THE EARLY-AUGHTS!
*
SPONSOR AND VENDOR EXPO, WITH HOKA SHOE DEMOS, LOCAL COMPANY DISCOUNTS, AND MORE
*
FOOD TRUCK ROUND-UP WITH TASTY TUCSON DELIGHTS
*
STARLIGHT DEEJAYS PHOOTBOOTH AND MORE
TEAM DISCOUNT
*
ALL GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE RECEIVE $5 OFF EACH ENTRY. SIMPLY JOIN YOUR FAVORITE TEAM AT REGISTRATION AND ONCE 5 PEOPLE ARE ON THE TEAM, ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE $5 OFF RACE PRICING.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
*
FREE SAR FITKIDZ MILE FOR ALL CHILDREN 12-AND-UNDER AND ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS
*
PRE-RACE ENTRY TO THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
*
RAISING CANE'S GIFT CARDS
*
RAISING CANE'S KIDS ACTIVITIES, VENDOR AND FITNESS EXPO, FOOD TRUCKS, AND MORE FUN THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT.
FREE FOR THE TEENS
*
FREE RUNNING SHOP HIGH SCHOOL MILE BY HOKA, FREE FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
*
PRIZES FOR TOP RUNNERS AND LARGEST TEAM
WALK OR RUN OR ROLL
*
WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS PERFECT FOR CHAIR ATHLETES
*
WALK OR STROLL, WITH NO TIME LIMIT ON THE RACE (WELL, OUR ROAD-CLOSURE PERMIT ENDS AT 9:00 PM)
*
FLAT AND FAST COURSE WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CHEERING!
*
PRIZE MONEY AND AGE-GROUP AWARDS COURTESY OF THE RUNNING SHOP FOR MALE AND FEMALE DIVISIONS
GOODIES!
*
FIRST 1200 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A COLORFUL T-SHIRT, IN EITHER UNISEX OR "LADIES" SIZING (SIZING FOR SHIRTS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED AT PACKET PICKUP
*
THE FIRST 400 TRIPLE CROWN REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE BONUS "RUN TUCSON" SHIRT AND GABE ZIMMERMAN COMMEMORATIVE AWARD
*
POST-RACE PHOTOS AT DAMION ALEXANDER'S SMUGMUG PAGE HERE!
*
GABE ZIMMERMAN TRIPLE CROWN
*
THIS IS THE FIRST LEG OF THE 2026 GABE ZIMMERMAN TRIPLE CROWN
Races
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TMC 5k Night Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TMC 5k Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (7:00PM PDT)
$43.40
20th Annual TMC 5k Night Run and Walk in Downtown Tucson -
Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown 3-Race Series
Incl. $9.34 Fee & GabeZ Souvenir Shirt and Medal
Sat 30th May 2026 (7:00PM PDT)
$148.34
The pricing for the Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown includes registration for all three of these events, plus a special commemorative medal and souvenir "Run Tucson" t-shirt: 1) TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run or Mile 2) September 13 TMC Tucson 10k or 5k 3) October 18 TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon and 4-miler -
Open Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:00PM PDT)
$11.60
For all ages, all abilities, all bodies: tutus, first-responders, walkers, and speed demons all welcome! Prize money for top finishers Cost: $10, includes race shirt and official timing -
Free SAR FitKidz Mile
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:30PM PDT)
Free
The SAR FitKidz series provides free FitKidz t-shirts and goodies to all children 12 and under. Parents can walk or run with their children, but we ask that you check in at race day FitKidz and complete a waiver before joining the fun!
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