Thanks to everyone who came out to the TMC Surise at Old Tucson Trail Run! Here is the race report, including details on picking up awards at The Running Shop, leftover shirts & medals, and more. Here's one of the nice notes we received:
Hi Randy,
This was my first race, what an experience! I run 6-8 miles per week so never thought I could do a formal race.
Wow! It was amazing! The environment, the camaraderie, the beautiful families, friends, couples, etc... Thank you guys for making us rookies feel welcome and ecouraged to do better and more importantly to believe that we can run much more than we thought we could!
My plans have changed, now I want to prepare for the next race and then the next.
This event was truly life changing.
Next time, I’ll make sure to get my T-Shirt early (you guys ran out of Small Sizes)
Muchas Gracias,
RACE WEEKEND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DETAILS
4 Mile Trail Run $45 (free breakfast, admission to Old Tucson + Zip Line Discount, admission to Wildlife Museum, timed race - possible leftover shirt and medal after race)
One Mile Walk/Run $40 (free breakfast, admission to Old Tucson + Zip Line Discount, admission to Wildlife Museum, untimed - possible leftover shirt and medal after race)
One Mile Children 10 and under $15 (free breakfast, admission to Old Tucson + Zip Line Discount, admission to Wildlife Museum, untimed, each shirt and medal $10 after race, if available)
Register in person on Saturday at The Running Shop from 10-1 (3055 North Campbell Ave)
Register in person on Sunday at Old Tucson Studios starting at 7:00 am.
Remember: the first 800 registrants must pick up number, shirt, and medal at packet pick-up on Saturday, February 16 from 10-1 at The Running Shop or Sunday, February 17 at Old Tucson Studios, starting at 7:00 am (we cannot save items for after the race). For all registrations after 2/11, you can pick up a shirt/medal at the finish line area after the race concludes, if there are any leftovers.
For questions, contact the race director Randy Accetta at randy@runtucson.net.
Saturday, February 16
10:00am - 1:00pm: In-person registration and packet pickup at the Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell. Please note, you can pick up your t-shirts, your race number, and the souvenir medal. All shirt sizes are first-come, first-served. (Those of you who registered for the children's mile or who registered after 2/11 have already received emails indicating that you will have to see if we have left over items after the race.)
YES: the medal can be picked up at packet-pick/registration -- you do not have to wait to finish to get it!!
YES: someone else can pick up your shirt, medal, and race number
YES: you can pick up someone else's shirt, medal, and race number
YES: it will be crowded, so please be patient and be nice to the volunteers
YES: The Running Shop will have items on sale, so take some time to snag some cool items!
YES: New registrants can pay with cash or check, but are not given a shirt or medal until after the race, if any are left over.
Sunday morning, February 17 - remember: the race will take place rain or shine, with no refunds or returns.
7:00: In-person registration and packet pickup begins at Old Tucson Studios front gate Please note, you can pick up your t-shirts, your race number, and the souvenir medal. All shirt sizes are first-come, first-served. There are no race transfers allowed. New registrants can pay with cash or check, but are not given a shirt or medal until after the race, if any are left over. Please be nice to the staff and the volunteers.
TIMING SHOE TAGS: All four-milers will need to pick up a race timing tag to put on your shoes. You can pick up their chips at the registration tables near the Old Tucson front gate until 7:50 AM. After 7:50 am, all participants can pick them up at the starting line on Main Street.
Please attach the chip to your shoe using two twist ties. We will collect them at the finish. If you do not have a timing chip, you will not receive a finishing time.
YES: the medal can be picked up at packet-pick/registration -- you do not have to wait to finish to get it.
YES: someone else can pick up your shirt, medal, and race number
YES: you can pick up someone else's shirt, medal, and race number
YES: New registrants can pay with cash or check, but are not given a shirt or medal until after the race, if any are left over.
8:00: Women's Four-Miler starts -- please note, men can run in the women's race and women can run in the men's race, but will not be eligible for age-group or Grand Prix awards.
8:30 or so: Breakfast will open. Please show your race number for one free Trailside Breakfast. Unfortunately, we have sold out of our breakfasts so there will be none for purchase.
9:00: Men's Four-Miler and the Family One Mile Walk/Fun Run starts
9:45 or so: Awards and Free Lil' Pardner's Costume Fun Run -- fun 100-yard dash around the High Chaparral and Bitter Creek sets -- late registrants can snag left over shirts and medals
10:00 or so: we try to wrap up and let everyone enjoy their visit to Old Tucson Studios, then head out to the International Wildlife Museum
REMINDER: We have sold out our breakfasts, so there are no additional breakfasts for purchase. The coffee shop on Main Street in Old Tucson will open at 7:00 am, and restaurants will open at 11:00 am.
REMINDER: Friends and family are allowed in Old Tucson during the event up until race end at 10:00 am. To stay in town after the park opens, additional guest passes to Old Tucson are a discounted $8 per person and must be purchased by the runner at the park entrance beginning at 9:45am. A participant wearing their race number must be present to take advantage of this special race entrance rate.
Zip Line
Old Tucson has a new attraction, a fun little zip line down by the Train Depot. The zip line vendor is offering a discounted price of $10 per zip trip for all race participants and others. Just show your race number to the zip line operators, and they will provide a $10/zip trip for each member of your party.
What you get:
- Race Medal: first-ever medal, modelled after the historic Tombstone Marshal badge
- Free Breakfast: All paid registrants receive a free Cowboy breakfast
- Long Sleeve shirt: eveyone receives a long sleeved shirt in either women's or unisex sizing
- Free admittance to Old Tucson Studios: for a full day of Old West fun! Guests receive special discounted pricing, so everyone can enjoy the day together. Friends and family are allowed in Old Tucson during the event up until race end; to stay in town after the park opens, additional guest passes to Old Tucson are a discounted $8 per person and must be purchased by the runner at the park entrance beginning at 9:45am. A participant wearing their race number must be present to take advantage of this special race entrance rate.
- Free admittance to International Wildlife Museum: Everyone registered receives free admission to the renowned International Wildlife Museum on race day.
- Kids 10 and under are $15 including the Cowboy Breakfast but without a t-shirt or medal.
Course Highlights:
- The 4-Miler is on single track trails, Horse Poop Alley, dirt roads, washes, and the dusty Old Tucson Main Street
- The Family 1-Miler is not very technical and loads of fun for walkers, joggers, and runners of all abilities
- Age Group and Overall Prizes: Gift certificates to The Running Shop for overall and age group winners.
- Sunrise at Old Tucson is scheduled to be part of the 2019 Southern Arizona Roadrunners Running Shop Grand Prix.
- See below for suggestions on how to run (or walk) the course!
Current Pricing
4 Mile Trail Run (medal, shirt, breakfast, admission, timed race)
February 1 - February 14: $40
Race Weekend: $45
One Mile Walk/Run (medal, shirt, breakfast, admission, untimed)
February 1 - February 14: $35
Race Weekend: $40
Kids 10 and under are $15, with a breakfast (no shirt, no medal, untimed)
SAR Member Discount of 10% off ends at midnight December 31, 2018
Remember: the race will take place rain or shine, with no refunds or returns. Transfers are $10 apiece. Last date for transfer is February 14.
Mail-in deadline has ended.
Produced by Run Tucson, the event raises funds for the local non-profit running club, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. Here are some nice words about the 2018 race from one of our newer folks: My friend and I did the one mile fun walk and had a wonderful time - we can't wait for next year!!!! We've been telling all our friends about it - that it is a great trail run for runners and even if you can't run, it was great for us walkers (the hills were still a challenge for us [*:) happy] which was perfect!).
Saturday morning February 16th
10:00 - 1:00 pm: In-person registration and packet pickup at the Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell (all shirt sizes are first-come, first-served!)
Sunday Morning, February 17th
7:00 am Registration begins in Old Tucson parking lot
8:00 am Start Women's 4-Miler, Main Street
8:30 approx Free Trailside Breakfast -- at Bitter Creek set near the finish line, bring your race number
9:00 am Men's 4-Miler, Main Street
9:00 am One Mile Family Run and Walk, Main Street
9:45 (approx) Free Lil' Pardner's Kids Dash at Bitter Creek Set, near finish line
9:45 (approx) Awards Ceremony at Bitter Creek Set, near finish line
10:00 Old Tucson Studios opens, visit International Wildlife Museum
Still not sure? See Coley Ward’s Daily Star article , including an Old Tucson trivia test.
Remember: the race will take place rain or shine, with no refunds or returns.
Thanks AMR!
Date and Time
The Races
* Women’s Four-Miler starts at 8:00 am
* Men’s Four-Miler starts at 9:00 am
* One Mile Walk/Fun Run starts at 9:00 am
* Awards and Free Lil’ Pardner’s Fun Run starts at about 9:30 -- fun 100-yard dash around the High Chapparal and Bitter Creek sets
Race Awards
2018 Race awards from The Running Shop - details on 2019 to be announced soon
Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd men and women in their races: $50, $40, $30 gift certificates to The Running Shop
Masters 1st place man and woman: $30 gift certificate to The Running Shop
AG 1: $25 gift certificate to The Running Shop
AG 2: $15 gift certificate to The Running Shop
AG 3: $10 gift certificate to The Running Shop
Age Groups are U15 through 75+
TOP TEN TIME
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Overall Womens
Place Name Age Time Date
1 Gina Slaby 31 23:51:00 Jan-27-2013
2 Paula Morrison 32 24:13:00 Mar-8-2009
3 Amber Young 27 24:16:00 Mar-8-2009
4 Esther Vermeer 25 24:28 Jan - 25 -2015
5 Tia Accetta 37 24:54:00 Mar-7-2010
6 Kim Zavatsky 43 25:14:00 Mar-8-2009
7 Pam Schlottman 42 25:28:00 Mar-8-2009
8 Lisa Roberts, 39 35:30 Feb-18-2018
9Hilary Baikie 31 25:34:00 Mar-8-2009
9 Katharina Beeler 34 25:46:00 Mar-7-2010
10 Janet Holland 49 25:46:00 Mar-8-2009
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Masters Womens
Place Name Age Time Date
1 Kim Zavatsky 43 25:14:00 Mar-8-2009
2 Pam Schlottman 42 25:28:00 Mar-8-2009
3 Janet Holland 49 25:46:00 Mar-8-2009
4 Cotah Rose 52 26:43:00 Mar-8-2009
5 Christine Anderson 46 27:17:00 Jan-27-2013
6 Beth Ellickson 45 27:17:00 Jan-29-2012
7 Michelle Hawk 44 27:27:00 Jan-29-2012
8 Michelle Hawk 47 28:51:00 Jan-25-2015
9 Tejal Parikh 47 28:34:00 Jan-29-2012
9 Tejal Parikh 45 29:28 Jan 25-2015
10 Marjanne Magana 40 29:07 Feb-18-2018
11 Randi Lydum 42 30:22:00 Mar-8-2009
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Overall Mens
Place Name Age Time Date
1 Shawn Lucas 25 21:23:00 Mar-8-2009
2 Kurt Michels 34 21:24 Feb 18-2018
3 Jason Colavito 24 21:26:00 Mar-8-2009
4 Matt Chandler 24 21:27:00 Jan-29-2012
5 Catlow Shipeck 31 21:32:00 Mar-7-2010
6 Stephen Schafer 23 21:35 Jan-25-2015
7 James Miles 23 21:40:00 Mar-8-2009
8 Tahoma Khalsa 27 21:48:00 Jan-29-2012
9 Dustin Zimmerman 28 21:50:00 Jan-29-2012
10 Ian Johnson 29 22:05:00 Mar-7-2010
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Masters Mens
Place Name Age Time Date
1 Aaryn Olson 41 22:50 Feb-18, 2018
2 Ramon Billy 42 22:55 Jan-25-2015
3 Ramon Billy 23:50 Feb-18, 2018
4 Bob Schnell 40 23:54:00 Jan-29-2012
5 Andy Roth 40 24:05:00 Mar-8-2009
6 Toby Freebourn 42 24:07:00 Mar-13-2011
7Ray Henson 51 24:22:00 Mar-8-2009
8 Kelly Thompson 47 24:24:00 Mar-13-2011
9 Craig Sheckler 40 24:26:00 Mar-8-2009
10Joel Stamp 51 24:30:00 Jan-29-2012
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TMC Old Tucson Trail Run
NOTE: friends and family are allowed in Old Tucson during the event up until race end; to stay in town after the park opens, additional guest passes to Old Tucson are a discounted $8 per person and must be purchased by the runner at the park entrance beginning at 9:45am. A participant wearing a race wristband must be present to take advantage of this special race entrance rate. Additional breakfasts are available for $10.
NOTE: Kids 10 and under are free and receive breakfast, but without a t-shirt or medal.
Remember: the race will take place rain or shine, with no refunds or returns. Transfers are $10 apiece. Last date for transfer is February 14.
Beneficiaries
Southern Arizona Roadrunners
Kids' and Post-Race Activities
Things To Do After the Race
Go horseback riding
Take a stagecoach ride
Watch the dance hall show—heck, dance in the dance hall show
Watch a cowboy shoot ‘em up
Eat ice cream
Drink margaritas
Visit the Wildlife Museum with your free pass—check out the wooly mammoth and other great life-size exhibits!
Visit the Desert Museum with your free pass—check out the snakes, the birds, and other real-live exhibits!
12 Tips for Trail Racing, by Randy Accetta
Cross country: natural, earthy, primordial. Narrow, wooded trails, sweeping grass fields —or in Tucson’s case, harsh desert terrain, cactus, sandy washes, and rattlesnakes. There’s no water stop here, no lining up by your estimated mile pace. No stadium-size crowds. Just you, the ground, and your competitors. Here are a dozen quick tips for cross country racing.
1. Know the course: You need to know the terrain so check for single track and sandy washes, for hills and other key landmarks. Especially here in Tucson, be careful about cactus and rocks. Most of our trail races are pretty rugged locations, so be nimble and keep an eye on where you put your feet. If possible, jog the course ahead of time so that you can cut the tangents and stay on track.
2. Elbows out at the start: At the start, protect yourself by angling your elbows outward, so that you create space between you and other runners. Don’t knock over the grandmother next to you, but don’t be afraid to be aggressive.
3. Be patient: Unless the course is so narrow that you will never be able to move up during the race, it is best to start within yourself. If you get in oxygen debt too early, you’re in for a long, unhappy race, but an easier beginning will allow you to pass others with authority and surge when needed. Be willing to relax, be patient, and run within yourself.
4. Be aggressive on the hills: Once you’ve worked your way into the race, attack the course. Surge up short hills. Be patient during long hills, then surge at the crest of long hills. Work the downhills. If you find yourself discouraged while running uphill, remember that all things come to an end, and that this, too, will pass.
5. Pass with authority: Racing is a head game and you can break your competitors by running fast when they don’t expect you to and when they don’t want to. Throw in a burst of speed for 50-200 meters as you approach and go around corners. Surge at the crest of hills. Surge at the flat section at the bottom of a downhill. If you can dash past tired runners and quickly distance yourself from them, often they’ll be too discouraged to catch up. \
6. Follow those who pass you: When someone passes you, don’t let them gap you. Sticking with them may = give you a burst of positive psychological energy that allows you to maintain the quicker pace – plus, they may lose enthusiasm if they know you’re determined to keep the pace.
7. Relax: You cannot expect yourself to sprint the whole race, so be willing to relax and be patient during parts of the race. Be willing to sit in the pack and let the miles slide by until it’s time to be aggressive
8. Cover the break: When a group breaks away from you, go with it—you don’t need to lead the break, but you must be willing to keep contact. Even if you are fatigued, maintaining contact with the group ahead of you will keep you motivated. When you recover from the surge, you will be well-positioned to advance further.
9. Think quick feet: You can speed up your running cadence by getting your feet down fast and bringing your heels around quickly. Cross country courses in particular force your body to adapt to varied terrain and quick feet will help you navigate treacherous sections of the course.
10. Think quick hands: Quick hands lead to quick feet, so use short, quick arm strokes to drive you forward. On uphills, lean into the hill and keep your hips forward. On downhills, lean down the hill and let gravity give you speed. Avoid wind-milling your arms and keep a normal, fast arm swing.
11. Accelerate around turns: Scampering out of sight is a good way to demoralize opponents and keep yourself aggressive.
12. Be tough: In every race save a few, you’ll reach the point where continuing at your pace seems impossible. Extreme weariness will set in: your legs will ache, your breathing will be labored, and your mind will urge you to back off and save yourself for later. However, if you wish to race well, you won’t give in to this seductive voice. Instead of backing off, you will push ahead, change your cadence, and run on. Regardless of the discomfort, you will soon recover—your breath will return, the aches will fade. Your pride will remain.
Adapted from “How to Run Fast and Beat Your Friends: Tactics and Strategies for Successful Racing,” by Randy Accetta in The Running Times Guide to Breakthrough Running. Ed: Gordon Bakoulis. 1999
Community Partners
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the International Wildlife Museum.
Sponsors and Volunteers
Thanks to Tucson Medical Center, The Running Shop, Caliente and the Arizona Daily Star, Cox Communications, The Desert Museum, the Wildlife Museum, and Old Tucson.
Thanks to the Sahuaro High School cross country team and The Workout Group for providing volunteers.
Contact
Call Race Director Randy Accetta 520.991.0733 or
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