Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic
Thursday, November 25, 2010 / 5k
Description
Work up an unforgettable Thanksgiving appetite with a European-style 5K around Reid Park. Separate men’s and women’s events creates a fun opportunity to cheer on friends and family as they hurdle hay bales and water jumps. Team division available. Great prizes include “turkeys” and pumpkin pies!
The 5K races are part of the The Running Grand Prix, produced by SAR.
Date and Time
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 25, 2010
Please note new time schedule!
- 8:00 AM Open Men’s 5K
- 8:45 AM Open Women’s 5K
- 9:30 AM Co-Ed 1.5 M Fun Run
Race Distances and Courses
5K Run
1.5M Fun Run/Fitness Walk
- This is a European-style course on grass and dirt complete with hay bales and water jumps. This is a multi-loop for great spectator viewing.
- The 5K has separate races for men and women.
- The 1.5 mile fun run is co-ed.
- The 5K races are part of the The Running Grand Prix, produced by SAR.
- Restrooms are located throughout the part - 1 is east of the start and 4 are approximately 300 meters north of the start.
Location
Reid Park, Ramada 10
Country Club immediately north of 22nd Street
Race Fees
If postmarked by November 17, 2010 or delivered to The Running Shop by November 19, 2010:
- $14 SAR Member
- $16 Non-SAR Member
Late Registration at The Running Shop from November 20-24, 2010:
- $16 SAR Member
- $18 Non-SAR Member
ALL on Race Day
- $20
Please note that registration for all events closes at 8 am on race day!
Registration
- Print Registration Form and mail it in. Registration by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
- Register online with a credit card at active.com.
- In-person registration and packet pick-up at The Running Shop (3055 N. Campbell) on Saturday, November 20 10-5, or Monday, November 22 through Wednesday, November 24, 10-6.
- Race day registration & packet pick-up will be available at 7:00 AM and will close promptly at 8:00 AM. Please arrive early enough to register on time - registration for all events closes at 8 AM!
Team Division (optional)
Teams of up to 7 men or women may enter. The top 4 times of each team will be totaled for the best team times. No co-ed teams are allowed. Top men’s and women’s team will win awards.
Teams and team members must be registered by Wednesday, November 24. No team members may sign up on race day, and no teams may be formed on race day. Active.com registration is not available for teams.
Awards
5k Awards
- Overall Male and Female winners and Master’s Male and Female winners will receive a pair of Brooks Running Shoes from The Running Shop.
- “Turkeys” to the top finisher and pies to the runner-up in each age group. Awards for top men’s and women’s teams (see below).
- Slightly revised age groups are now: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 5 year divisions through age 79, and 80 and over.
- Fun Run Participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon.
Beneficiaries
The race benefits Toys for Tots. Please consider making an additional donation of a new, unwrapped toy on race day. Let’s fill up those donation boxes!
Race Weather
Race conditions are typically 50 degrees, and clear skies. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be prepared!
Results
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- Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Hotline at (520) 326-9383 for more information.
- Race Director The Running Shop: Call 520.325.5097 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
