Get Moving Tucson 10-Miler
October 18, 2008
The 4th Annual Carondelet Get Moving Tucson is scheduled to take place in Downtown Tucson on Saturday morning, October 18th. This is the 29th running of the annual SAR 10-miler and 5K running race & non-competitive family fitness walk. (please note, due to conflicts with other city events, we’re still working out the final dates)
We're still working out the details, so check back often!
Race Distances and Courses10 mile running race: The 10-miler begins and ends at the Tucson Convention Center, and will wind through historic Downtown Tucson, the Basket Bridge, the Rattlesnake Bridge, the Fourth Avenue district, and the University of Arizona. The 10-miler is part of the Running Shop Desert Grand Prix, with prize money, age group awards, and raffle prizes to all. View the preliminary race course-map.
5K race and family fitness walk
The 3.1 mile course will let you share the fun with thousands of walkers and runners. Prizes and raffles in the running race, with a family-friendly non-competitive walk. All walkers eligible for raffle prizes.
5k run/walk*
$10 SAR Member by 8/1/08
$15 SAR Member by 9/1/08
$20 SAR Member by 10/1/08
$12 Non-SAR Member by 8/1/08
$15 Non-SAR Member by 9/1/08
$20 Non-SAR Member by 10/1/08
$25 All after 10/1/08
*Children under 12 are free and will receive a special Children’s Running Brigade shirt (as available)
SAR is committed to providing high-quality events at a reasonable cost and pricing for Get Moving Tucson includes several early-registration discount options. Event takes place rain or shine, with no refunds available.
Print a registration form, fill it out, and mail it with payment. Registration by mail must be postmarked by September 19, 2008.
Use your credit card - secure online registration at active.com is available.
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 goodie bag and race number on Saturday, September 27, from 10-3.
Race day registration & packet pick-up will be available at Tucson Convention Center, 5:30-6:30 AM. Please be sure to arrive early enough to register on time!
All 5k and 10-Mile registrants will receive a colorful t-shirt and will be eligible for a variety of raffle prizes.
Prize money to top finishers in 10-miler and 5k. All 10-mile and 5k prize money is courtesy of The Running Shop.
Age group awards in the 10-miler and 5k run presented to the first, second, third, and fourth place finishers in 10-year increments (under 15 in 5k, 15-20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+).
Top three overall and Master's winner taken out of age group awards. All participants are eligible for raffle prizes.
Proceeds from the event will fund a host of local charities.
Our thanks to Lettie Ramirez, Jannie Cox and Carondelet Health Network for sponsoring this event for the fourth straight year. Carondelet Health Network is Southern Arizona’s oldest and largest non-profit healthcare provider. It is the mission of Carondelet Health Network to provide for the healthcare needs of the community; to embrace the whole person in mind, body and spirit; and to serve all people with dignity. See their website for more details.
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:
Race conditions are typically 63 degrees at race start, and clear skies. Check out Tucson's current conditions and forecast so you'll be prepared!
Results for the 2007 race.
Results for previous editions of the SAR 10-Miler are available:
Results available for the Get Moving Tucson 10-miler...
2006
2005
...for the Cruise Against Cancer...
2004
2003
...and the Special Olympics Benefit (SOB) 10-Miler
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
1996
For more information about the event, contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners (520) 326-9383 or Race Director or by phone at 520-991-0733.
