Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2025
Date & Location
When: Sunday, February 9th, 2025.
- Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7am-8am outside of Gentle Ben's
- FitKidz Mile Start: 8:00am (BEFORE the main race)
- Relay, 4Mile, 2Mile Start: 8:30am
Where: Staging area at Main Gate Square outside of Gentle Ben's (865 E University Ave). Start line in front of UofA's Centennial Hall.
Packet Pick-Up & In-Person Registration Options
- Option 1: At The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell) from 11-2 on Saturday, Feb 8th. You will have the opportunity to test run the new Mizuno Neo Zen and all Mizuno product will be 20% off.
- Option 2: Outside of Gentle Ben's from 7am-8am on Sunday, Feb 9th.
- Morning Sponsor: Asics will be with us race morning to test run the new Asics Nimbus 27.
- Race Parking: Street parking and Tyndall Ave Garage are all free on weekends!
Race Options
- 4 mile Relay: 2-person relay where each person runs a 2-mile lap. Friends, sweethearts & family members can be a team! Relays must show some form of PDA (Public Display of Affection) at the PDA Exchange Zone and at the awards ceremony to be eligible for prizes!
- 4 mile individual race: 2 laps of the course
- 2 mile fitness walk/jog: 1 lap of the course
- FitKidz Mile: Free at 8:00am (FitKidz mile does not include breakfast at Gentle Ben's)
Highlights
- Post-Race Meal: Free post-race hot breakfast at Gentle Ben's (not included with free FitKidz mile)
- Drink Specials: Mimosa and bloody mary specials available for purchase at the awards party
- Free Drink for SAR Members: First mimosa or bloody mary free to SAR members
- Additional Activities: Festive PDA relay exchange zone, Costume & PDA contest, Course includes UofA stadium ramps
- T-Shirt Info: Optional super soft, quality race shirts with design from local artist. Guaranteed t-shirt orders until 1-26-25: limited number available for purchase for $16 at packet pickup on February 8th on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Group Challenge: Win a keg from Gentle Ben's Brewing Co, benefits Ben's Bells Project!
Group Challenge
Win a Keg! Get your running group, company, or group of friends to sign up and let us know what group you are with when you register (all race options count)! The group with the most participants wins a keg gift certificate from Gentle Ben's/Barrio Brewing Co.! ALL group members must be over 21 to win this prize and you must sign up BEFORE race day!
Kind Cupid Award
Know someone that is participating in the race that lives out the message of "Be Kind"? Nominate them here for the Kind Cupid Award! The winner will be announced and “caped” at the awards ceremony!
NOMINATION FORM
Membership Discount
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners