Thanksgiving XC Classic 5K
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Thanksgiving XC Classic 5K & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk - 11/26/2026
The Thanksgiving XC Classic on November 26, 2026 takes place at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. The event uses a European style cross-country course with hay bales and surfaces that include grass, dirt, and some asphalt. The course starts near Ramada #10 at the southwest corner of Reid Park, at 22nd Street and Country Club Road. Strollers are welcome although the course is hilly and mostly on grass and dirt. Lanes are provided to bypass the hay bales. Dogs are not permitted for the safety of participants.
Distances:
- 5K two loops on grass, dirt, and some asphalt.
- 1.5 mile one loop on the same course surfaces.
The 5K is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix. Packet pickup is available at The Running Shop on dates before the race and on race morning at Reid Park near Ramada #10. Packets include cotton shirts offered in women’s, unisex, and youth sizes; fun run participants receive a shirt and a finisher’s ribbon. Course maps are provided for both distances.
Awards include overall and masters winners in the 5K receiving prizes supplied by The Running Shop, age group awards with first, second, and third place distinctions, and team scoring that totals the top four times from teams of up to seven members. The fun run is not officially timed. Race proceeds benefit Team Hoyt Arizona and Toys for Tots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
