Sat, Apr 10, 2027

Sabino Canyon Sunset Run

Tucson, AZ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

7.4 Miles2 Miles

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run

The course runs through Sabino Canyon, inside a national forest on the edge of Tucson. The terrain is desert canyon, which means uneven ground, real elevation, and surroundings that look nothing like a city road race. There is a pace requirement on the longer distance, so this is not a course to take casually if you are planning to walk it.

Registration caps out and closes before race day, so there is no showing up and signing up at the start. Pizza, snacks, and eegees are at the finish line when you come through.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

7.4 Miles · 2026 results

324finishers

45:17winner

1:17:29median

2:11:44cutoff

Top 3: Joshua Sifuentes (45:17) · Tucker Creger (45:26) · James Miles (47:16)

2 Miles · 2026 results

130finishers

13:44winner

28:43median

1:08:27cutoff

Top 3: Anita Evans (13:44) · M. Beltran (15:24) · M. Renteria (16:15)

The Sabino Canyon Sunset Run has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

7.4 Miles4/10/2027 17:30$40

2 Miles4/10/2027 17:40$20

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Common Questions About the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run

Will I finish last at the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 7.4 Miles field finished slower than 1:17:29, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:11:44, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run a good first 7.4 Miles?

A field of 324 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 7.4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run?

The 7.4 Miles winner ran 45:17 while the median finisher took 1:17:29. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.