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

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

Date: September 1, 2025

Location: Saguaro National Park East, Tucson, AZ

📅 Important Updates

• Shirt Availability: Unfortunately, we’ve now reached the cap for souvenir t-shirts, and all entries received after 1:00 pm August 27th will not be guaranteed a souvenir race shirt.
• Race Participation: You can still register, participate in the event, and receive the free day pass to Saguaro National Park, but we can’t promise a race shirt.
• Shirt Pickup: All entrants who register after 1:00 pm on August 27th may be able to pick up a souvenir shirt on a first-come, first-served basis after the race.
• Post-Race Shirt Availability: On race day, all remaining shirts will be at the SAR tent at the finish line. After race day, any remaining shirts will be brought to the Running Shop for pickup.

💰 Pricing Note

• Race Entry: Your race entry includes an entrance pass to the Saguaro National Park.
• Pricing Model: The National Park Service has changed their event pricing model, requiring Southern Arizona Roadrunners to pay $15 per participant.
• SAR Commitment: SAR is committed to paying some of that cost, but you can save $5 on your registration by submitting your National Park Service number.
• NPS Pass: You can purchase an NPS pass online here.

🗓️ Race Weekend Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Click here for the race weekend schedule for packet pickup, race start times, and more.

🌵 Saguaro Beneficiaries

• 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, protect, 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.