El Tour de Tucson 5K
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El Tour de Tucson - 43rd edition
The 43rd El Tour de Tucson is scheduled for November 21, 2026 in downtown Tucson with the Tucson Convention Center serving as the main start and finish area. The event includes multiple bike rides, a 5K run/walk and short family rides, and attracts a large field of cyclists each year.
Rides and distances include:
- 102 Mile Century
- 62 Mile Metric Century (100 km)
- 32 Mile Half Metric Century (50 km)
- 3 Mile and 1 Mile Family Fun Rides
- 3.1 Mile 5K Run/Walk
The Tucson Convention Center hosts the day of event activities, a two-day packet pickup and most of the Expo and Fiesta programming. Expo features include indoor activities, an outdoor beer garden, a main stage and outdoor vending booths. Participants receive a commemorative finisher’s medallion based on distance or finish time. A post-ride party takes place at the Convention Center area with music, a Dragoon Brewing Co. Beer Garden, food vendors, an event merchandise zone and an awards ceremony.
El Tour de Tucson also supports nonprofit fundraising through team participation. Since 1983 Perimeter Bicycling events have raised over $138 million for local and international charitable organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
