Registration Still Open
September 2 Update: Click here for the post-race report to all participants, with details on results, awards, and more.
You can click on the links in the menu bar above for direct access to results and photos.
All race awards that were not picked up at the race can be picked up at The Running Shop (3055 North Campbell in Tucson, AZ) through the end of September 2025.
Events
Saguaro 8-Mile Run
$40
6:00AM MST
- 9:00AM MST
Price increases after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm MST
Saguaro 5k Run/Walk
$40
6:05AM MST
- 9:00AM MST
350 spots left. Price increases after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm MST
350 spots left. Price increases after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm MST
Saguaro 8-Mile Walk
$40
5:30AM MST
- 9:00AM MST
40 spots left. Price increases after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm MST
40 spots left. Price increases after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm MST
Course Highlights
One of three courses in America that take place on the grounds of a National Park.
Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners on an exhilarating run through the Cactus Forest, a surreal landscape of towering saguaros at the base of the rugged Rincon Mountains.
The rolling paved course promises a challenge, but the breathtaking views of saguaro, prickly pears, ocotillos, and possibly even a rattlesnake or two make it worth it!
The 8-Mile is a clockwise loop, with challenging rolling hills and beautiful views of the Rincon Mountains, the Catalina Mountains, and the entire Tucson basin.
The 5k is a less-challenging out-and-back covering the last portion of the 8-mile race.
Labor Day Weekend Schedule: Click here for the race weekend schedule for Saturday and Monday packet pickup, Monday's race start times, and more.
Information
September 10 Update: Registration is now open for the 2026 edition, at early-bird pricing through December 31, 2025.
Thanks to all of you who did the 2025 edition of the TMC Saguaro National Park Race. Click here for the post-race race report email sent to all participants. All remaining shirts have been brought to the Running Shop (3055 N Campbell Ave, Tucson) for pick up on a first-come, first-served basis through the end of September.
A note on 2026 pricing: Your race entry includes an entrance pass to the Saguaro National Park. The National Park Service has changed their event pricing model, so the Southern Arizona Roadrunners is required to pay $15 per participant. SAR is committed to paying some of that cost, but you can save $5 on your registration by submitting your National Park Service number at the appropriate spot in the registration process. You can purchase an NPS annual pass online here.
SAGUARO BENEFICIARIES
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The National Park Service: The National Park Service has been gracious about allowing us access to the beautiful park. The Park Service asks that all participants pay the standard entry fee to the park. This amount will go directly to the National Parks Service. If you buy an annual pass to the national parks (or are under 16 years of age), this fee will be waived if you provide your permit number on your hard-copy entry form or your online registration.
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Friends of Saguaro: This year's event will donate funds to the Friends of Saguaro. Friends of Saguaro National Park: Our mission is to help the public discover Saguaro, protect Saguaro, and support Saguaro.
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Southern Arizona Roadrunners: This event raises operating funds for SAR and income for the Children's Fitness Fund, an award-based program supporting youth fitness in and around Tucson.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Location
Saguaro National Park East
3693 S. Old Spanish Trail Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730 US
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Registration for the 2025 TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day Race is open!
The Original Saguaro! This is the only Saguaro race that takes place within the actual-factual cactus forest of Saguaro National Park.
If you're ready for an adventure that combines nature and fitness, then get ready for the 54th Annual Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler and 5 Run/Walk, one of 3 races in America actually held within the grounds of a National Park.
Who knows, you might even spot a herd of wild javalinas cheering you on.
This is one run you won't want to miss! Capped at 750 total participants.
Prize money for course records, age group and overall awards, a souvenir shirt and post-race fun for all. Your race entry provides a day pass into Saguaro National Park. Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, whose original founders created the race back in 1971.
The first 750 registrante are guaranteed one of the colorful tech race shirts, in either unisex or ladies cut.
An additional 200 medals are available as an add-on purchase for $15 -- you can purchase the medal when you complete your registration.
All shirts and medals available at packet pickup only/
