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 Benefit: Your race entry provides a day pass into Saguaro National Park.
• Organizer: Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, whose original founders created the race back in 1971.
• Course Design: 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!

Race Details

• 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.
• Date: The race will take place on 2026-09-07.
• Location: Saguaro National Park East, Tucson, AZ.

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.
• Correct Number: Please be sure to enter your NPS number with a mix of letters and numerals, not the SKU number on the card.
• Annual Pass: You can purchase an NPS annual pass online here.
• SAR Membership: SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. 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. Friends of Saguaro National Park: 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.