Rancho Sahuarita Trails and Tails 5K
About the race
Rancho Sahuarita, Run Tucson and iHeart Media invite you to a festive fall 5K run/walk and 1-Mile Doggie Dash on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, benefitting local animal rescues.
Bring the whole family for a howling good time!
Race schedule
6:45 am
Registration and packet pickup begin at the Sahuarita Lake Amphitheater (15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd.).
7:45 am
Doggie Dash and Family Mile start: run, walk or stroll, all ages and abilities, for both people and pooches.
8:00 am
5K Run/Walk start: all ages and all abilities welcome, but no pets allowed.
8:00 to 11:00 am
Family-friendly activities for all, with entertainment, jumping castles, food trucks, a vendor fair, and a visit from the Puppy Patrol characters.
9:30 am
Doggy Best Dressed contest.
11:00 am
Wrap-up begins.
Doggy Best Dressed contest
The contest is open to all who register for the Doggie Dash around Sahuarita Lake. Whatever the costume or outfit, every dog gets a spotlight.
Grand prizes go to the top costumed dogs in three size categories:
- Small Division: under 25 lbs
- Medium Division: 25-55 lbs
- Large Division: 55+ lbs
Contests are first come, first served. All dogs get to show off their outfits or costumes. Each category is narrowed to the top 10 as needed. The audience picks the final winner based on applause.
Rescue organizations and expo
Rescue organizations
- Paws Without Borders
- Animal League of Green Valley
- Bark n Berry
- Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehab
- Holiday House Animal Rescue
Expo
- Pima County Sheriffs
- Alahjas Home Assisted Living
- Alaskan Air-Conditioning and Heating
- Inspired Life Chiropractic
- Pima Pools
What your entry includes
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Location
City insight: Sahuarita
Sahuarita is a town in Pima County, Arizona, USA, about 15 miles south of Tucson. It lies south of the Tohono O'odham Nation and had an estimated population of 35,638 in 2022. The desert climate brings very hot summers and mild winters, so the cooler months from October to April are the best time to race.
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