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.
• Event History: Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, whose original founders created the race back in 1971.

Course Description

• Scenic Route: 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!
• 8-Mile Race: 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 Race: The 5K is a less-challenging out-and-back covering the last portion of the 8-mile race.

Registration Information

• Pricing Note: Your race entry includes an entrance pass to the Saguaro National Park. You can save $5 on your registration by submitting your National Park Service number at the appropriate spot in the registration process.
• NPS Number: Please be sure to enter your NPS number with a mix of letters and numerals, not the SKU number on the card.
• NPS Pass Purchase: You can purchase an NPS annual pass online here.

Membership Benefits

• Run More, Pay Less: SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races.
• Join SAR: 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. This amount will go directly to the National Parks Service.
• 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.

For more information, please visit the race page: TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler/5K.