Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic - 5K & 1.5 Mile Fun Run

Thursday, November 23, 2017
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Work up an unforgettable Thanksgiving appetite with a European-style 5K around Reid Park.  Separate men’s and women’s events create a fun opportunity to cheer on friends and family as they hurdle hay bales and water jumps.  A team division is available.  Great prizes include “turkeys” and pumpkin pies!

The 5K races are part of the The SAR Running Shop Grand Prix..

Tee Shirts: Quality cotton tee shirts will be given to each participant. Men’s, women’s and youth sizes are available.

Date and Time

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23, 2017

  • 8:00am - Open Women’s 5K
  • 8:45am - Open Men’s 5K
  • 9:30am - Co-Ed 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Race Awards

5K

  • 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).
  • Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 5 year divisions through age 79, and 80 and over.

Fun Run/Walk

  • Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon.

Break the course record and win money!

  • Break the course record and win prize money! $50.00 is added to the prize total each year for men and for women. If the record isn’t broken, the prize money rolls over to the next year. This year’s prize total is $300 for Women and $400 for Men.
  • Women’s course record of 17:08.2, set in 2011, is held by Tara Erdmann.  Men’s course record of 14:54.1, set in 2009, is held by Craig Curley.

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.  The top men’s and women’s team will win awards.
  • Teams and team members must be registered by Tuesday, November 21, 2017, 6:00 pm.  No team members may sign up on race day, and no teams may be formed on race day. 
  • Awards will be presented to the two top men’s teams and two top women’s teams at the awards ceremony.

Beneficiaries

Race benefits Team Hoyt Arizona and Toys for Tots. Please consider making an additional donation of a new, unwrapped toy!

Contact

Call Race Director The Running Shop 520.325.5097 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Race Fees

5K - Early Registration

  • At The Running Shop by Friday, November 17, 2017, Mail Postmarked by Wednesday, November 15, 2017, On-line at active.com by Friday, November 17, 2017 
  • $20 - SAR Members
  • $22 - Non SAR Member

5K - Late Registration

  • At The Running Shop (3055 N. Campbell) on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10:00am-5:00pm and on November 20-22 (Monday-Wednesday) from 10:00am-6:00pm, On Active: Through Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - 5:00 pm
  • $22 - SAR Members
  • $24 - Non SAR Members

5K - Race Day Registration

  • $30 - All

Fun Run/Walk - Early Registration

  • At The Running Shop by Friday, November 17, 2017, Mail Postmarked by Wednesday, November 15, 2017, On-line at active.com by Friday, November 17, 2017  
  • $12 - All​

Fun Run/Walk - Late Registration

  • At The Running Shop (3055 N. Campbell) on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10:00am-5:00pm and on November 22-22 (Monday-Wednesday) from 10:00am-6:00pm, On Active: Through Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - 5:00 pm 
  • $15 - All

Fun Run/Walk - Race Day Registration

  • $ 20 - All

Note - Fun Run/Walk Participants will receive a race tee, but the Fun Run is no longer timed.

Registration

  • Print Registration Form and mail it in. Registration by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
  • Register online with a credit card at active.com.
  • In-Person Registration and Packet Pick-up
    • At The Running Shop (3055 N. Campbell) Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10:00am-5:00pm and on November 20-22, 2017 (Monday-Wednesday) from 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
    • Starts at 7:00am
    • Please arrive early enough to register on-time.
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Race Distances and Courses

5K Run and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/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.

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Location

Reid Park, Ramada 10
Country Club immediately north of 22nd Street

Race Weather

Race conditions are typically 50 degrees, and clear skies. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be prepared!

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