Race Description
The 28th annual edition of Tucson's largest and most scenic 10K winds its way through Starr Pass in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. Run or walk the gorgeous course with beautiful mountain scenery and great views of the Tucson basin, then enjoy incredible post-race burritos courtesy of El Saguarito Mexican Food,
complete with Mariachi music, Starbucks coffee,
snacks, and other refreshments!
Children's race, plenty of raffle prizes, post-race festivities, music, jumping castle, pinatas, massage, and more ...
Date and Time
Sunday, May 4, 2008
7:00 AM - 10K (run or walk)
7:05 AM - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Race Distances and Course
USAT&F Certified 10K (AZ-95003-FC)
2 miles
The paved, USATF Certified 10K out and back road course features rolling hills winding through the Starr Pass Resort in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. Ends with 2-mile downhill before finishing on the track at Cholla High School. Two water stops.
Location
Cholla High School
2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd. (W. 22nd St.)
Tucson
Awards
Individual awards to the top 3 finishers in each 5-year age group as well as awards to overall and masters finishers (male & female.)
Cash awards will be given to the overall and masters winners:
Overall: 1st: $100; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $50
Masters: 1st: $50
This race is part of the
2008 SAR Desert Grand Prix, presented by the Running Shop.
Wear your oldest "Cinco" tee shirt to the event. The participant who sports the earliest version will receive a cash prize. (Previous winners not eligible.)
Entry Fees
SAR is committed to providing high-quality events at a reasonable cost.
Individual Entry 10k or 2-mile:
$20 SAR member by 4/25/08
$25 Others, by 4/25/08
$30 After 4/25/08 and on race day
Students (18 and under)
$10 By 4/25/08
$12 After 4/25/08
$30 All runners on race day
Registration and Packet Pick-up
Online registration is available.
Print out an entry form - it's also the race flier - and mail it in. Mail in registration must be postmarked by April 25th. Please do not mail in registration forms after this date!
Register at packet pickup: at Performance Footwear (5250 E. Broadway Blvd at the Williams Center -
map) on Saturday, May 3, from 10am-3pm.
Race-day registration and packet pick-up will be available on site at Cholla High School from 5:30-6:30 am.
The Cinco de Mayo 10K takes place rain or shine, and no refunds will be given.
Weather
Start-time temperatures are usually 55-60 degrees F, clear skies, and no wind. Check out
Tucson's current conditions and forecast so you'll be race-ready!
Results
Results for previous runnings of the Cinco de Mayo 10K are available for:
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
1996
2008 race results will be posted the day of the race.
Contacts
A new race directing team of Kara Middendorf and Mary Lasser is overseeing this year's edition of the race. Many thanks to Nancy Fuller and the late Mike Hartigan for their outstanding contribution to the event. If you have questions, please contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners hotline at (520) 326-9383, or e-mail
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