Sat, Oct 31, 2026

They Run With Us 5k Memorial and Fun Run 2026

Tucson, AZ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Sep 16, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the They Run With Us 5k Memorial and Fun Run 2026

This race is a memorial run held in honor of two brothers killed by a drunk driver, and that weight is present in how people show up. Runners are encouraged to wear the name of someone they have lost. The course starts and finishes at a local elementary school, and the event raises money for a foundation that supports people dealing with grief or economic hardship.

Packet pickup is same-day only, at the school before the start, so plan to arrive with enough time to get your bib before the first wave goes off. There is a shorter fun run option alongside the main distance, making it easy to bring someone who wants to be part of the morning without running the full course.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

107finishers

20:07winner

32:37median

59:41cutoff

Top 3: Preston Smith (20:07) · Colton Smith (20:31) · A. Simmons (20:31)

The They Run With Us 5k Memorial and Fun Run 2026 has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/31/2026 09:30$35

1 Mile10/31/2026 09:00$20

5K10/31/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the They Run With Us 5k Memorial and Fun Run 2026

Will I finish last at the They Run With Us 5k Memorial and Fun Run 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:37, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the They Run With Us 5k Memorial and Fun Run 2026 a good first 5K?

It is a small race (107 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 They Run With Us 5k Memorial and Fun Run 2026?

The 5K winner ran 20:07 while the median finisher took 32:37. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.