Thanksgiving XC Classic 5K & 1.5 M Fun Run

Event Information

• Date: 2025-11-27
• Location: Reid Park, Ramada 10, Country Club and 22nd St, Tucson, AZ
• Race URL: Thanksgiving XC Classic
• Event Types: 5K & 1.5 M Fun Run

Course Description

• Course Type: European style cross country course
• Surface: Hay bales on grass, dirt, and asphalt
• Loops: 5K is two loops, 1.5 Mile is one loop
• Start Location: Near Ramada #10 at the southwest corner of Reid Park

Participation Guidelines

• Strollers: Welcome but course is hilly and mostly on grass and dirt
• Safety: No dogs allowed for safety reasons
• Gender Participation: Running in the opposite gender race may delay results by 48 hours and makes you ineligible for awards
• T-Shirts: Cotton T-shirts in unisex, women's, and youth options available, first come, first served

Awards

• 5K Awards: Overall male and female winners receive Brooks running shoes from The Running Shop
• Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 5 year divisions through age 84, and 85 and over
• Additional Prizes: Thanksgiving themed awards for first place, pies for second, medals for third
• Fun Run: Finishers will receive a ribbon

Team Division

• Team Guidelines: Top 4 times of each team of up to 7 members count
• Awards: Top two Men's and Women's teams win awards
• Registration: Teams and members must be registered by Tuesday, November 26, 12:00 pm
• Results: Winners announced on SAR website after confirmation

Packet Pickup

• Location: The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave #153, Tucson, AZ 85719
• Dates: Saturday, 11/22/25 from 10 am to 5 pm
• Additional Pickup: Monday 11/24/25 to Wednesday 11/26/25 from 10 am to 6 pm
• Race Day: Packet pickup starts at 7:00 AM at Ramada 10

Charity Support

• Beneficiary: Team Hoyt Arizona and Toys for Tots
• Donation: Consider bringing a new toy for donation
• Registration: In-person registration available on Wednesday 11-26-25
• Race Morning: Registration opens at 7:00 am at Reid Park

Additional Information

• Looking Forward: We look forward to seeing you all!
• Photos from 2024: Thank you Oro Valley Photography!