Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson
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About the race
Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon in Tucson, Arizona takes place at Danny Lopez Park on October 31, 2026. The event offers in-person distances and a virtual option.
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Virtual race option
All courses are out-and-back and described as mostly flat. Water stations are placed at approximately every 1.5 miles. Participants must maintain at least a 16 minute per mile pace to finish.
Entry details include tiered pricing with regular, late, and race day registration rates; participants registered by October 21 are guaranteed race swag in their selected size, with items available while supplies last afterward. Veterans may enter free and Active Duty military pay $15 with a government issued military ID. Family members and supporters register at standard rates.
All participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Awards are given to the Top Three Male and Female overall finishers in each distance, Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female, and the top three athletes in each traditional five-year age group starting at 10 and Under across all distances.
Team Red, White & Blue is the event charity partner; the organization describes itself as a health and wellness community for veterans that runs events and programs to support a healthy lifestyle. Virtual participants can run remotely and submit times online for results and award consideration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
