
Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson
Salute to Veterans Half Marathon honors service members with a Tucson run.
Race Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
Tucson, AZ
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 30
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Salute to Veterans Half Marathon in Tucson, Arizona, offers a meaningful way to honor service members. This event, held at Danny Lopez Park, welcomes runners of all levels, with special considerations for veterans and active duty military who can race for free or a reduced fee. It’s an opportunity to show gratitude and community support, whether running in tribute or as a veteran yourself.
The race features a fast, flat course that is ideal for achieving personal bests, with awards for top finishers across various age groups and categories. Participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal, celebrating every mile run in honor of heroes. The event aims to create a memorable experience for all involved, fostering a sense of recognition and celebration for those who have served.
Race-provided description
Join us at Danny Lopez Park in Tucson, AZ for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a meaningful race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re running in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran yourself, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude and community support.
As a token of appreciation, all Veterans race for FREE, and Active Duty military can participate for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to join at the regular registration rate and be part of this special day of recognition and celebration. (ID Required - any form of government issued Military ID)
All participants will receive a fabulous race shirt and a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves to be celebrated.
For those looking to compete, this race delivers. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in each distance, as well as the Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female finishers. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups (starting at 10 & Under) will earn awards across all race distances.
Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Danny Lopez Park, Tucson, AZ, 85745
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~30 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:24:57
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
30%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 30 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
30
Median time
2:16:26
Latest turnout
30
States
5
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson?
The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson take place?
It takes place in Tucson, Arizona.
What distances does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson course flat and good for a PR?
The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson?
HalfRuns has finish records for 30 runners who have completed the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson.
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