Grand Prix Points Update

The Grand Prix points have been updated to reflect the new members who have joined SAR this year, as well as to correct some of the errors in the inital points standings. Click here to see the latest standings.

Dave’s Run for ALS: Early Registration and Other News

It’s hard to believe that this year’s Dave’s Run will be the 10th Annual ALS fundraiser. But you’d better believe that it’s fast approaching and early registration discounts close after tomorrow (March 13). Get those entries in the mail, or online at http://www.active.com. You can also download an entry form at…... ...

Sunrise At Old Tucson Race Report

Well, that was close—as I write this Sunday afternoon, rain is lashing my windows and the tree overhead is threatening to blow onto our roof, but this morning dawned clear and bright out at Old Tucson, with a sparkling, if windy, Sunrise for almost 600 runners, walkers, and lil’ cowboys and cowgirls.  See some new race photos at the main race page courtesy of Cox Sports Photos – see www.coxsportsphotos.com over the coming days as Jim Cox uploads hundreds of race photos.  Thanks to Mike Salkowski and Finn for the great Facebook photos!.  The race started by the Palace Saloon on Old Tucson’s Main Street, with a hundred yards of fast downhill, followed by a quick left past the rodeo grounds, then an inner loop of town before hitting the horse trails.  This year saw a huge increase in family walkers, and they scooted past the rodeo grounds . . .

Sunrise at Old Tucson results now posted

Results can be found here!

2010 Grand Prix Standings are now available

The 2010 Grand Prix season is underway, and the first standings are now online. Click here to see the standings. If you finished the SunRun 10k and you are a SAR member, make sure that your name appears in the standings. The next Grand Prix race is Dave’s Run 5k, on March 21. We hope to see everyone there!

SAR Good Neighbor Race - Feeling Fit 5K Race Report

The third annual Feeling Fit 5K was held on Saturday January 16, 2010 in Sahuarita.  It was a beautiful morning and over 100 people competed in the 5K.  The course was certified by Dave Hill last year and is fast and challenging.  Paula Morrison of Tucson was the overall finisher with…... ...

It’s Time to Vote for the TMC Meet Me Downtown Fox Theatre Movie!

For the third year, the choice of film to be shown at the TMC Meet Me Downtown Night Run is yours!  Last year, the Steve Prefontaine film narrowly edged out Run, Fatboy, Run.  This year’s voting is now open, so click here to vote! 

Sunrise at Old Tucson Details

Here’s an update on Sunrise at Old Tucson Cross Country Trail Run.  First, the courses look to be 4.0 miles and 1.1 miles; breakfast will be eggs, tortillas, juice, chips and more; every child in the free kid’s run gets a sheriff’s badge; and every registrant gets a great t-shirt—burnt orange for men, black or tangerine in a women’s cut.  Make a day of it: free admission to Old Tucson with additional discount tickets of $8 available for purchase before the race, plus a free pass to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum good all year.  Finally, your bib number gets you free entry into the Wildlife Museum on Sunday.

Online registration has been extended to Friday, March 5th at noon.  You can also visit the Running Shop (3055 N Campbell) on Saturday from 10-3 to register and pick up your number and shirt.  Finally, packet pick up and registration is also on Saturday, March 7th at Old Tucson Studios from 6:45-8:00 am.  The races start at 8:30 am!

We’ll have official race photographs from Cox Sports Photos, plus a film crew from Cox Communications.  It should be a great day!

We will start in the heart of Main Street, heading south, then do a large loop throughout the main grounds of Old Tucson.  At the mile mark, the shorter race will see the finish area at Bitter Creek (where we started and finished last year), while the longer race will head out to the single track and dirt road trails on the grounds of Old Tucson for a 2 mile zig-zaggy loop.  The trails and roads are marked with red flagging.  The final mile of the race is the same loop around the inner grounds of Old Tucson, with the finish at Bitter Creek—where breakfast and cowboys and cowgirls await!

The John Wayne Cancer Foundation will be on hand promoting their Team Duke fundraising teams—last year, they had some great giveaways!

Overall prizes and age group awards and raffle awards will be provided by The Running Shop, Old Tucson Studios, and Team Duke.  Thanks to the Running Shop for all their help with the logo and concept, plus their years of doing Sundown at the Pass!

Running in the USA Names SAR Site Best in State

In the November issue of the Running in the USA newsletter, SAR’s website is spotlighted as the best website in the state.  Congratulations to webmaster Rebecca Taylor of littlered.com and all the volunteers who provide material for the site.  Nicely done!

YMCA Lighthouse 5k Results now Posted!

Results can be found here.

Main Gate Fine Valentine 4 Miler and Couples Relay Results Now Posted!

Results can be found here. Happy Valentines Day!

Sun Run Race Report 2010

The weather leading up to the 2010 Sun Run had us a bit worried…a tornado touching down in Yuma, a blizzard warning for Pima County, 138MPH winds recorded at Kitt Peak, roads closed and flights cancelled due to weather.  This certainly wouldn’t be the first year the Sun Run did not feature any “sun”.  But lo and behold, the weather on race morning couldn’t have been any better!  Blue skies and a 40 degree start made for some fast times and a great way to kick off the 2010 SAR racing season!

The Sun Run 10K overall winners were Craig Curley and Tia Accetta… more…

Updates on the two next SAR races: A Fine Valentine and Sunrise at Old Tucson

A beautiful Sun Run today sets the stage for upcoming SAR races.  We can’t promise such stunning snow-covered mountain vistas, but we can promise plenty of hills at the low-key and playful Valentine’s Day Couple’s Relay and Ramp Run on Valentine’s morning, Sunday February 14th.  Staged at the UA’s Main Gate,…... ...

Sun Run Results Now Posted

Results can be found here.  Thank you for coming out to the event!

Invitation to the Hall Steps Foundation Fundraising Dinner from Ian Galbraith

Members of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners are invited to be part of a fundraising dinner Sunday evening (January 17) after the PF Chang’s races.  The fundraiser dinner benefits the Hall Steps Foundation.  Ryan and Sara Hall have offered to be a part of a unique, fundraising dinner benefiting their foundation.  The…... ...

Grand Prix results updated, are now final

With all 11 races completed, the Grand Prix 2009 season is now over. Thanks to all who entered!
These results are final.
To check out the final standings, click here.
Also, the winners in both the overall and master’s categories, and all the age group leaders have been listed here.

HILLS R US - The Oracle Run Race Report by Darrell Klesch

On a clear Halloween Morning, close to 250 runners set out to conquer the hills of the 27th Annual Oracle Run, a SAR Grand Prix event.  Defending champion and course record holder Craig Curley set the breeze as he led from start to finish, blazing in a second over the 34…... ...

A Record Year for the Thanksgving Cross Country Classic

What a fantastic record breaking day it was!  A record of 1,596 registered participants, 1,524 finishers, a record beautiful day (unless you want last years mudfest repeated) and course records broken! Craig Curley blew away the previous course record of 15:24 in an amazing 14.54.  Not only did he blow away…... ...

Please join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners at our annual dinner, on Sunday evening, January 24th

Please join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners at our annual dinner, on Sunday evening, January 24th, 2010 at El Parador restaurant (2744 E. Broadway, west of Country Club).  Our goal is simple: have fun by socializing with friends, strangers, and comrades from our running community.  The agenda includes social conversation from 5:00-6:00…... ...

Grand Prix standings now include Thanksgiving Day race

The Grand Prix standings have been updated and now include the Thanksgiving Day Race.
These results are preliminary.

With all 11 races completed, the Grand Prix 2009 season is now over. Thanks to all who entered!
To check out the latest standings, click here.
Also, the winners in both the overall and master’s categories, and all the age group leaders have been listed here.