Tucson Association of Realtors Meet Me Downtown 5K
The Tucson Association of REALTORS presents the

Meet Me Downtown 5K
Night Run for the Fox Theater

June 7, 2008






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Meet Us Downtown to celebrate Tucson's city center - join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and be a part of a great Downtown experience!

Join us Saturday night, June 7th, 2008 for a fast and fun 5k that winds through Downtown neighborhoods. Our goal is to help revitalize Downtown Tucson– so come on down and enjoy Saturday night . . .

  • Loop 5k for runners and walkers
  • Free ticket to the Fox Theater post-race movie
  • Two-for-one beverages at the Hotel Congress after the race
  • Thanks to Downtown Tucson Partnership, The Tryst will rock the runners
  • Discounted hotel pricing at the historic Hotel Congress for out-of-town visitors
  • Awards and raffles courtesy of local merchants and the Running Shop and prize money for top runners courtesy of our title sponsor, The Tucson Association of REALTORS®
  • Part of SAR’s Running Shop Desert Grand Prix

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Thanks to all those who took our survey, the film to be shown will be Spirit of the Marathon. The first 1,000 participants will receive a free ticket to the showing to be held after the race (curtain at approximately 8:00pm).

When and Where: Saturday, June 7, 2008, starting at 6:30 pm

5K race and family fitness walk: the flat double-loop course will let you share the fun with walkers and runners of all abilities. Start/finish at La Placita Village, winding through the neighborhoods to the north and south, crossing Broadway via the pedestrian bridge connecting La Placita and Presidio Plaza. There’s plenty of parking nearby.

Our goal is to help revitalize Downtown - so come on down and see what’s goin’ on in Downtown Tucson!

 

Registration and Entry Fees

Entry fees include several early-registration discount options, but all registration by mail must be postmarked May 30th.

$20 - SAR member by 4/20/08
$25 - Non SAR member by 4/20/08
$25 - SAR Member by 5/30/08
$30 - Non SAR Member by 5/30/08
$35 - All after 5/30/08


Print out an entry form and mail it in.

Register online at active.com. 


In-person registration and early registration packet pick-up is available at The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell - map). Register for the race and pick up your shirt and race number on Saturday, June 7th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Race day registration & packet pick-up will be available La Placita Village (110 South Church Street), starting at 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 7th. Please arrive early enough to register on time!

Awards

All 5k registrants will receive a t-shirt and will be eligible for a variety of raffle prizes. Prizes presented to top-three in 5-year age groups. Top finishers taken out of age group awards. All participants are eligible for raffle prizes. Prize money to top finishers, courtesy of The Tucson Association of REALTORS®.

Race Hotel

The historic Hotel Congress is providing discounted hotel rooms. Please call them at 1.800.722.8848 for details.

Title Sponsor

Thanks to The Tucson Association of REALTORS® for being the title sponsor of this year’s event. The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is the largest trade association in Southern Arizona, representing the interests of over 6,700 professionals in the real estate industry. REALTORS® do more than just buy and sell real estate - they are leaders and volunteers committed to this community. Find out more at their website.

Community Partners

We want to thank a host of community partners for help with this event. We urge all runners and walkers to patronize our sponsors and partners:

  • Caliente and the Arizona Daily Star
  • Hotel Congress, the Cup Café, the Tap Room, and the Copper Hall
  • 92.9 The Mountain
  • Oasis/Culligan Water
  • Tucson Downtown Partnership
  • The Running Shop
  • Tucson Convention Center
  • Fox Theatre Foundation
  • Greater Tucson Leadership
  • Weather

Well, it's summer, it's Tucson - the weather will no doubt be hot. But check out Tucson's current conditions and forecast for up-to-date information.

Race Results

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Beneficiaries

Proceeds from the event will go toward the Fox Theatre Foundation, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, and towards scholarship programs for Greater Tucson Leadership’s annual leadership courses.  See www.tucsonleadership.org for more information.

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Contacts

Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners hotline at (520) 326-9383 or race director Randy Accetta by e-mail or on 520-991-0733 if you have any questions about sponsoring, volunteering, or running the race.