Race Description
The 3rd Annual Carondelet Get Moving Tucson takes place in Downtown Tucson on Sunday morning, October 21st at 7:00 AM. This is the 28th running of the annual SAR 10-miler and 5K running race and non-competitive family fitness walk.
Read the
FAQ for more information.
Date and Time
Sunday, October 19, 2008, Tucson Convention Center, Downtown Tucson
7 AM start for both the 10 mile running race and the 5k race and family friendly walk.
Come join Carondelet Health Network and the Southern Arizona Roadrunners for a world-class event in the heart of Downtown Tucson:
- First-ever Downtown 10-miler, with both 10-mile run and 5kwalk/run courses starting and ending at the TCC and winding throughout historic Downtown Tucson - 10 miler goes over scenic Basket and Rattlesnake Bridges, along Fourth Avenue and through the UA - the 5k family-friendly walk and run winds throughout Downtown neighborhoods. See course info.
- Thanks to Tucson Downtown Partnership, the Michael P. Nordberg Band rock n’ roll band will rock the runners across the finish line!
- Great weekend getaway: Discounted hotel pricing at the historic Hotel Congress and the Arizona Hotel ($79) for out-of-town visitors - both are within walking distance of the start/finish line
- Pre-race Pasta Dinner at the Hotel Congress, Saturday night, October 20th
- Be serenaded by the Japanese Drummers (Tucson Taiko Kyokai)!
- Raffles for all, age group awards, and prize money for top runners
- Plenty of post-race food and drink courtesy of Morrison’s Health Care Food Service; Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Gatorade; and the Hotel Arizona.
- Awards and raffles courtesy of the Running Shop and other local merchants
- children under 12 are free (no shirt)
- Great post-race festivities for the whole family, including music from 92.9 The Mountain, face painting, jumping castles, climbing wall (courtesy of the YMCA), health screenings, and more!
Read About Get Moving Participants in the
Caliente Section of Arizona Daily Star.
Week 5 - Sept 27
Week 4 - Sept 20.
Week 3 - Sept 13
Week 2 - Sept 6
Week 1 (pdf) or
online - Aug 23
Watch a
60-second movie of the 2005 race (thanks to Carondelet's Mike Anderes for the movie!). Quicktime or similar player required.
We're still working out the details, so check back often!
Race Distances and
Courses
10 mile running race
View the preliminary
race course-map.
The 10-miler begins and ends at the Tucson Convention Center, and will wind through historic Downtown Tucson, the Basket Bridge, the Rattlesnake Bridge, the Fourth Avenue district, and the University of Arizona. The 10-miler is part of the Desert Grand Prix, with prize money, age group awards, and raffle prizes to all.
5K race and family fitness walk
The 3.1 mile course will let you share the fun with thousands of walkers and runners. Prizes and raffles in the running race, with a family-friendly non-competitive walk. All walkers eligible for raffle prizes.
Race Hotels
Both Downtown race hotels offer discounts to all participants and are steps away from the start/finish line.
The historic
Hotel Congress is providing discounted hotel rooms. Please call them at 1-800-722-8848 for details.
The
Hotel Arizona is providing discounted hotel rooms for $79/night. Call them at 1-800-845-4596 or see their website.
Entry Fees
10-mile race
$20 SAR Member by 10/8/07
$30 Non Member by 10/8/07
$40 All after 10/8/07
5k run/walk*
$12 SAR Member by 10/8/07
$15 Non Member by 10/8/07
$25 All after 10/8/07
*Children under 12 are free (no t-shirt)
Registration
SAR is committed to providing high-quality events at a reasonable cost. Pricing for Get Moving Tucson includes several early-registration discount options, but all registration by mail must be postmarked by October 8th, 2007.
Print a registration form, fill it out, and mail it with payment. Registration by mail must be postmarked by October 8, 2007.
se your credit card -
secure online registration at active.com is available.
In-person registration and early registration packet pick-up is available at The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell -
map). Register for the race and pick up your goodie bag and race number on Saturday, October 20th from 10-4.
Race day registration & packet pick-up will be available at Tucson Convention Center, 5:30-6:30 AM. Please be sure to arrive early enough to register on time!
Awards
All 5k and 10-Mile registrants will receive a colorful t-shirt and will be eligible for a variety of raffle prizes.
Prize money to top finishers in 10-miler and 5k. All 10-mile and 5k prize money is courtesy of The Running Shop.
Age group awards in the 10-miler and 5k run presented to the first, second, third, and fourth place finishers in 10-year increments (under 15 in 5k, 15-20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+).
Top three overall and Master's winner taken out of age group awards. All participants are eligible for raffle prizes.
Charities
Proceeds from the event will fund a host of local charities, including Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and Carondelet Health Network wellness and fitness programs for our community.
Title Sponsor
Our thanks to Jannie Cox and Carondelet Health Network for sponsoring this event for the third straight year. Carondelet Health Network is Southern Arizona’s oldest and largest non-profit healthcare provider. It is the mission of Carondelet Health Network to provide for the healthcare needs of the community; to embrace the whole person in mind, body and spirit; and to serve all people with dignity. See
their website for more details.
Community Partners
We want to thank a host of community partners for help with this event. We urge all runners and walkers to patronize our sponsors and partners:
- Caliente and the Arizona Daily Star
- Hotel Congress, the Cup Café, the Tap Room, and the Copper Hall
- 92.9 The Mountain
- Tucson Downtown Partnership
- City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
- Tucson Convention Center
- Fox Theatre Foundation
- Greater Tucson Leadership
- The City of Tucson Mayor’s Office
Weather
Race conditions are typically 65 degrees, and clear skies. Check out
Tucson's current conditions and forecast so you'll be prepared!
Results
Results for the 2007 race.
Results for previous editions of the SAR 10-Miler are available:
Results available for the Get Moving Tucson 10-miler...
2006
2005
...for the Cruise Against Cancer...
2004
2003
...and the Special Olympics Benefit (SOB) 10-Miler
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
1996
Contacts
Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners on (520) 326-9383 or e-mail Race Director
