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Sunday, May 2nd, 2027
2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson AZ
10K · 5K · 1 Mile
60–88°F · low rain risk
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61–91°F
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65–90°F
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67–97°F
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60–85°F
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54–71°F
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58–90°F
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About this race
Registration and Packet Pickup
May 1st, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Fleet Feet, 7607 N Oracle Rd #121, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
May 2nd 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Fleet Feet, 7301 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714
May 3rd, 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM - 2001 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85713 (No FitKidz registration on race morning!)
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
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The 44th annual edition of Tucson’s most festive 10K and 5k winds its way through Starr Pass in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. Run or walk the gorgeous course with beautiful mountain scenery and great views of the Tucson basin. Afterwards, join us for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration featuring a live mariachi band. The races begin and end at Cholla High School. Click here for directions to Cholla High School.
All participants receive:
- Finisher Medal
- High quality, sublimated Technical Shirt with our colorful new logo
- Breakfast burrito from Amelia's Mexican Kitchen
- Pastries from La Estrella Bakery
- Eegees
- Celcius energy drink
- Take your bib to Amelia's Mexican Kitchen at 5851 N. Oracle Rd. for a 10% discount on food.
Overall and age group awards courtesy of Fleet Feet Tucson and SAR.
Kids will enjoy a Sombrero-Topped Kids Race, Piñata, and Water Balloon Toss.
Kids will also love the FitKidz 1 mile race, free for kids ages 12 and under!
This race is part of The Running Shop Grand Prix, produced by SAR.
Beneficiary is Youth on Their Own - a local dropout prevention program for homeless teens.
If you have any questions, please send me an email at [email protected] and I will get back to you within 24 hours.
Thank you,
Mike Urbanski, Race Director
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