The Running Shop

2008 SAR Desert Grand Prix

Sponsored by The Running Shop


Description

This eleven-race series uses a point system to tally results for all members of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. All active SAR members are automatically enrolled in the Grand Prix series, and will earn points based on their placing in the eleven-race series.

Races

Sun Run 10k
Sabino Canyon Sunset Run
Spring Cross Country Classic 5K
Cinco de Mayo 10k
Tucson 5000
Meet Me Downtown 5K
Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run 8M
Run 'n' Roll 8k
Get Moving Tucson 10 Miler
Oracle Run 10K
Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic 5K

Prizes

The Running Shop, partnering with Mizuno, is pleased to be the 2008 Desert Grand Prix sponsor. This year brings better-than-ever prizes:

Overall Winners:

1st Place: $100 gift certificate, backpack, singlet, and shirt.
2nd Place: $75 gift certificate, backpack, singlet, and shirt.
3rd Place: $50 gift certificate, backpack, singlet, and shirt.
4th Place: $25 gift certificate, backpack, singlet, and shirt.
5th Place: Backpack, singlet, and shirt.

Masters Winners:

1st Place: $75 gift certificate, backpack, singlet, and shirt.
2nd Place: $50 gift certificate, backpack, singlet, and shirt.
3rd Place: $25 gift certificate, backpack, singlet, and shirt.

Age-Group Winners

1st Place: Singlet, shirt, and sackpack.
2nd Place: Shirt, sackpack, and socks.
3rd Place: Shirt and sackpack.

Gift certificates are to The Running Shop. Other items are by Mizuno and will have the Grand Prix logo (except socks).

Age/Point Divisions

  • Top 3 Overall Men and Women.
  • Top 3 Men and Women Master's.
  • Top 3 Men and Women in 10-year age groups (under 20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+)

Rules

A complete set of rules is available.

Registration

All current SAR members are included in the Grand Prix, but you must be a member of SAR to be included in the Grand Prix. Membership includes many other benefits - sign up now!

Current/Past Grand Prix Standings

Current standings for the 2008 Grand Prix Series.

Final standings for the 2007 Grand Prix Series.

Final standings for the 2006 Grand Prix Series are available.

Final standings for the 2005 Grand Prix Series are also available.

Contacts

Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners by phone (520) 326-9383. Alternatively, send a polite e-mail to the , who will help get your problem sorted out.