Sun, Feb 14, 2027

Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

Entry is $35 now and rises to $37.50 after Feb 7, 2027, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson

The course runs along the Rillito River out of Michael Perry Park, flat the whole way. The riverbed may be dry on race day, but the surrounding views open up wide in every direction, with winter sky overhead and the desert landscape stretching out around you. It moves quickly underfoot, and the route suits both focused runners and those out for a casual morning.

Packet pickup is on race morning, starting an hour before the gun. No separate trip required the night before, though the organizers note they may add an early option if logistics allow. Give yourself a few extra minutes before the start to get settled.

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Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

39finishers

20:28winner

33:08median

52:58cutoff

Top 3: Tha Keo (20:28) · Katherine Jones (20:36) · Vladimir Kostas (23:46)

The Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/14/2027 08:30$35

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson

Will I finish last at the Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 52:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson a good first 5K?

It is a small race (39 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Surf & Sun 5K Run - Tucson?

The 5K winner ran 20:28 while the median finisher took 33:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.