TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler/5k

Race Overview

• Prize Money: Prize money for course records, age group and overall awards, a souvenir shirt and post-race fun for all.
• Entry Pass: Your race entry provides a day pass into Saguaro National Park.
• Race History: Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, whose original founders created the race back in 1971.

Course Details

• 8-Mile Course: The 8-Mile is a clockwise loop, with challenging rolling hills and beautiful views of the Rincon Mountains, the Catalina Mountains, and the entire Tucson basin.
• 5k Course: The 5k is a less-challenging out-and-back covering the last portion of the 8-mile race.
• Scenic Views: The rolling paved course promises a challenge, but the breathtaking views of saguaro, prickly pears, ocotillos, and possibly even a rattlesnake or two make it worth it!

2026 Pricing Notes

• Entrance Pass: Your race entry includes an entrance pass to the Saguaro National Park.
• Discount Opportunity: You can save $5 on your registration by submitting your National Park Service number at the appropriate spot in the registration process.
• Pass Purchase: You can purchase an NPS annual pass online here.

SAR Membership Benefits

• Discount: SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races.
• Membership Join: Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

Saguaro Beneficiaries

• The National Park Service: The National Park Service has been gracious about allowing us access to the beautiful park. The Park Service asks that all participants pay the standard entry fee to the park.
• Friends of Saguaro: This year's event will donate funds to the Friends of Saguaro. Our mission is to help the public discover Saguaro, protect Saguaro, and support Saguaro.
• Southern Arizona Roadrunners: This event raises operating funds for SAR and income for the Children's Fitness Fund, an award-based program supporting youth fitness in and around Tucson.

Event Link

• Race Registration: For more information and to register, please visit the official race page.