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Salute  to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson

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

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

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

Directions

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

5K10K13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size7/15

~30 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:24:57

Weather0/10

typical high 81°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:153:05
See full results

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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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