Sabino Canyon Sunset Run registration is now open!

SAR is happy to announce that registration for the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run is now open! There are two options for entry: Print a form and mail it, or register online. New this year, choose between the traditional 7.4 mile race, or the 1.5 mile FunRun.

This unique event has sold out in each of the last four years, so register early to guarantee a spot. The race is once again part of the SAR Grand Prix.

Sunrise at Old Tucson, Updated Race Report

A quick post-race thank you to the almost 600 registrants for the Sunrise at Old Tucson Cross Country Trail Run.  As you can see from the race results Greg has posted, runners came from as far away as Wisconsin, Washington, New York, Minnesota and Hereford.  A quick post-race thank you to the almost 600 registrants for the Sunrise at Old Tucson Cross Country Trail Run.  As you can see from the race results Greg has posted, runners came from as far away as Wisconsin, Washington, New York, Minnesota and Hereford.  Indeed, it was good to see old friends in the 80+ bracket Sully Sullivan (89) and Geri Sullivan (83), plus Del Kruschke, Don Branaman, Dave Mallady, Sue Smith, and Joe Cary in the 70+.  Inspirations to all, old and young alike.  Speaking of young, thanks to Old Tucson for providing cowboy kerchiefs to the kid’s race participants—and to the 80 or so who signed up for the family fun run and walk.  As you can see from the results, some serious speed was on display today, with Matt Chandler from the UA Law School taking first place in the men’s race with Seattle’s Tahoma Kalsa taking second and Tucson’s Dustin Zimmerman picking up third. In the separate women’s race, Tia Accetta cruised to victory, with longtime Arizona running standout Beth Elickson taking second place and Stephanie Wenneborg picking up third.  Great Master’s running was displayed by Bob Schnell (first) and Toby Freebourn, while Beth Ellickson picked up the Master’s win, with Michelle Hawk and Janet Holland hot on her tail.

Age group results are listed on the results page, and if you did not pick up your age group award you can get it at The Running Shop. Please remember that men who ran in the women’s race and women who ran in the men’s race will be listed in the race that they ran and are not eligible for age group awards.

Funds from the race go to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and the Wildcat Youth Hockey Association, as well as the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and the Children’s Fitness Fund.

Special thanks to race site, Old Tucson, for all their help with the race.  Of course, without sponsors like Body Basics, the Running Shop, BodyArmor drinks, Worldly Soles, Tucson Medical Center, Cox Communications, Caliente and the Arizona Daily Star, and MOTOACTV, the new GPS Fitness Tracker and Smart MP3 player from Motorola, races like this could never happen.  And even though they are a beneficiary, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation’s Team Duke program contributes a lot to the race, with many wonderful raffle prizes.  Thank you JWCF . . . (more)

Sunrise at Old Tucson race results are now posted

You can see them here!

2012 SAR Racing Season begins with the Sun Run 5k and 10k

The 2012 SAR racing season is now officially underway with the Sun Run 10K and 5K in the history books! It can be tough training through the holidays, but with some of the lightening fast times recorded on the flat, fast courses, the winter hard work paid off!

Some runners use the Sun Run as a starting point for their season, to see where their fitness stands going into the spring. While other runners are already in great shape and hoped to acquire early points for The Running Shop Grand Prix! Whether you ran to race, find motivation, or partake in the post-race pancakes, Coach Greg Wenneborg and all the Pima Community College Track and Field athletes thank you for supporting their race!...  More

SAR Good Neighbor Race - Feeling Fit 5K - Race Report

On January 14, 2012, a beautiful Saturday morning in Sahuarita, the fifth annual Feeling Fit 5K took place.  108 people completed the 5K and 30 completed the family 1 mile.  Our youngest 5K finishers were 3 year old sister and brother team, Lillian and Daniel Gugler.  They completed the race (on…... ...

Race information for Sunday’s Sunrise at Old Tucson 4-miler and 1-miler

Saddle up, boys and girls!!  This weekend’s SAR race is Sunrise at Old Tucson, a 4-mile cross country trail run on the grounds of historic Old Tucson Studios . . .keep reading about all the details of the race—Click here for more information than you can shake a stick at . . .

Sun Run Results are now posted.

Thank you for coming out to the race!  Results for both the 5k and 10k can be found here.
All unclaimed age group awards can be picked up at The Running Shop at 3055 North Campbell.

Sun Run 5k and 10k Update - A Race for Everyone in your Family!

The Sun Run 5k and 10k is this Sunday at Reid Park at 9:00 AM.  The forecast is calling for great weather, fast times, and great family fun.  The 5k will start at 9:00 AM sharp.  The 10k will start shortly after.  You can still decide which distance you would like to run or walk the day of the event.  We have a great pancake breakfast after the run along with a FREE kids dash with prizes.  You can find all the information at the Sun Run page.  Great prizes will be provided by The Running Shop.  The Craig Dabler Kids Dash will start around 10:00 AM.  It’s not too late to sign up online and save a few bucks.  The Sun Run 5k and 10k is the first event of the 2012 SAR Grand Prix.  We would love to see you out there. 

January Events—plus Early Registration Discounts End Soon

Saturday, January 21st is the Seventh Annual SAR Member Recognition Banquet, a wonderful way to start the new year with friends, companions, and colleagues from across the community.  Registration ends January 16th—see the SAR website for details.

Sunday, January 22nd sees the season opening race, the Sun Run for Pima Community College Cross Country and Track and Field.  Held on a super-fast course at Reid Park in Central Tucson, the Sun Run includes a 5k and 10k option—the 10k is part of the Running Shop Grand Prix.  All runners receive a pancake breakfast.  The year’s first free Craig Dabler Children’s Dash follows the main races.  The early registration discount ends on January 12th—sign up online here or see other registration options here.

On Sunday, January 29th you can test yourself at the Sunrise at Old Tucson 4-mile Trail Run on the dusty streets and horse trails of Old Tucson Studios, on the far west side of the Tucson Mountains.  Sunrise is now part of the 2012 Running Shop Grand Prix. Pricing goes up $5 starting on January 15th.  All registrants receive free entrance to Old Tucson, free breakfast, and free passes to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and the Wildlife Museum. Online registration here, and other registration information here.

Two easy ways to register for multiple SAR events—save time and money!

SAR is opening new multi-race registration options for its upcoming races.
1) The new 2012 SAR 8-Pack. Register online now for the first 8 races in 2012: Sun Run, Sunrise at Old Tucson, Valentine’s Day, Dave’s Run, Sabino Canyon, Spring Cross, Cinco de Mayo, Tucson 5000.  FREE online registration here.

2) The 2012 Gabe ZImmerman Triple Crown: TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk; TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-miler and 5k; and the TMC Get Moving Tucson Half-Marathon, 5k, and 1-mile.  Information here — online registration here.

Follow this link for more details on both multi-pack registration options.

Both packs make it easy for you to register for a slate of popular SAR races—save money, save time, save hassle!

Sunrise at Old Tucson Earliest Registration Discount Ends December 20th

The earliest discounted registration for the Sunrise at Old Tucson Cross Country Trail Run ends at midnight on December 20th.  Register online here, by mail here, or see the race website for other registration options.  Remember, all registrants receive a free t-shirt, free trailside breakfast, free entry to Old Tucson Studios—plus free admission to the Wildlife Museum and free admission to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, good any time in 2012.  Sunrise is part of the 2012 Running Shop Grand Prix. 

Winerthaven Run Through The Lights 2011 Recap

On a crisp and slightly breezy Sunday evening, more than 500 members and friends of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners laced up their running shoes for an evening to celebrate the holidays, community, family, and charity. There were a few Santas, more elves than Mrs. Claus could count, and plenty of pajama-wearing, sugarplum dancing, runners and walkers. The group burned off a few early holiday calories as the they trotted through the Winterhaven neighborhood at the 18th Annual Winterhaven Run throught the Lights. The Winterhaven neighborhood has been hosting the Winterhaven Festival of Lights for more than 60 years now and what better way to see it than running through with a huge group of your closest friends? See the full article here

Final Grand Prix Standings

The Grand Prix Points have been updated and are now final. See the 2011 points standings here. The Thanksgiving Day race concludes the 2011 Grand Prix season. The results are now final. Congrats to all the winners… see the list of winners here.

Safety TIps from SAR

As we hit full-on winter darkness, it’s a good time to practice some safety tips. (Especially with the news of the attempted abduction of a runner on Old Spanish Trail.) 

Do you have any other tips?  Post them to the www.facebook.com/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners page.

Avoid Headphones—Headphones are dangerous because they block out all local sounds. Resist the urge to wear headphones while doing any running unless it is in a gym or on a treadmill. If you must wear headphones, wear them in only one ear and with the volume lower. 

Report to the Police—Report any threatening behavior to the police.  If you feel threatened, bothered, or harassed in any way, call 911 and report the incident to the police.

Bring a Phone – If running alone, especially in the dark, bring your phone so that you have the ability to call 911.

Head for Safety – In the event that you feel threatened, head for the nearest safe space, such as another person, a store, a house, or a crowded intersection.  Make noise and be clear about your needs. 

Follow the link for more.

Randy Accetta is the new RRCA Director of Coaching Education!

Please join me in congratulating Randy Accetta, Ph.D. who has been hired as the new Director of Coaching Education for the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).  In this position, Randy will be updating and expanding the RRCA Coaching Certification program.  Randy’s personal and professional accomplishments make him the perfect candidate…... ...

Happy Thanksgiving!  Results for the Thanksgiving Cross Country Classic 5k are posted.

You can find them here.

Oracle Run 2011 Race Report - by Darrell Klesch

Craig Curley ran the 29th Annual Oracle Run as if zombies were chasing him (fast zombies)!  Craig claimed the Overall Mens Championship smashing his own Oracle Run record by 15 seconds, sprinting the entire challenging 10K in an incredible 32:48.  Craig says he loves this course and had to bargain with…... ...

Grand Prix Points Update

The Grand Prix points have been updated and now include the Oracle 10k results. See the latest standings here. There is only one race left in the 2011 season, the Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic 5k.

As a reminder, runners will receive points for their best 10 races. For the complete set of rules, click here.

Finally, see who the winners would be if the season ended today.

Oracle Run Results now posted.

Results can be found here.

Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown Award Update—and photos close soon!

A few follow-up reminders about the TMC Get Moving Tucson race:

1) Race Photos Purchase Deadline is November 6: You can see some great race photos at photos.daronshade.com. Photos are from A-Mountain and then at the 10-mile mark—plus, race photographer Rick Bracht has some from Congress Street and elsewhere along the 5k course.  You can purchase reprints in all sizes, including a digital image.  According to Daron, the purchasing deadline is midnight Sunday, November 6, 2011.

Age-Group Awards: Age-group awards are three-deep in five-year categories—if you received an age-group prize but missed the awards ceremony, please visit The Running Shop to pick up your prize: gift certificates to either The Running Shop or Worldly Soles, plus a super-cool Champion mug.  Results are here.

Triple Crown:   Special personalized Triple Crown awards are available for pick-up at The Running Shop.  Please remember that only those who specifically registered for the Triple Crown and completed all three events are due to receive the special finisher’s award.  The re-printed personalized stones will be available starting Friday, October 28th at noon.  If you still have questions, contact Race Director .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).