COVID-19 update (3/20/2020)
Thanks so much for entering the Dr. Gann's Diet of Hope Cinco de Mayo 10K, 5K & FitKidz Mile that was scheduled for May 3, 2020. As was announced in an earlier email, as an organization SAR has decided as a preventative measure to cancel the race for this year due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus.
This decision was not any easy one, but the Board and Race Director are taking this preventive measure to ensure the safety of the community that we care for so deeply.
We understand the disappointment of those who were as excited as we were to attend this race, You will be automatically entered in the 2021 Cinco de Mayo 10K,5K & FitKidz Mile. For the 2021 event, you will not need to pay any additional entry fees. You do not need to do anything, you will be entered into the 2021 event automatically.
Refunds are not an option per standard SAR policy due to the fact that the event has already incurred expenses leading up to race day.
If you have any questions regarding this email, please reply and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Thank you,
Jeri Baker and Lucas Tyler
The 40th annual edition of Tucson’s running 10k & 5k fiesta winds its way through Starr Pass in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. Run or walk the gorgeous course with beautiful mountain scenery and great views of the Tucson basin. Afterwards, join us for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration featuring the Cholla High School mariachi band.
The Cinco de Mayo 10 K event is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series.
Volunteers needed! Sign up here to volunteer! We have 100 volunteer slots to fill!
Is your company interested in sponsoring? Email the race director!
Important Race Weekend Info
Packet Pick-up & In-Person Registration:
►Friday May 1 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Fleet Feet Sports located at 7607 N. Oracle Rd #121, Oro Valley AZ 85704
►Saturday May 2 from 10:00am-3:00pm at Fleet Feet Sports located at 7301 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson AZ 85715
►Sunday May 3 (Race Day) from 5:30-6:15am at Cholla High School. All races start and finish at Cholla High School.
Important: If you decide to switch between the 5k and 10k or switch between the 10k walk and 10k run, you must let the race director know. If you switch events after Saturday packet pick-up, please visit the timing booth race morning to let the timer know.
Highlights
Finisher Medals for 10k and 5k!
RRCA 10k State Championship
Additional Race Beneficiary: Youth on Their Own
Family Fiesta: Sombrero kids dash (for kids of all ages), jumping castle, pinatas, water balloon toss and more!
FitKidz Race: Free 1 Mile race for kids under 12.
Team Competition: Team competition is open to the 5k and 10k! The team with the most participants as of Thursday, April 30 will be awarded with a party package to Tap & Bottle/Westbound. Must be 21 years of age or older to win alcohol.
Tshirts: Entry includes event T-shirt for all participants! Shirt sizes are first come first serve!
Post-Race Breakfast Burritos: from El Saguarito Mexican Food, plus fruit and cookies
Post-Race Eegee's Slush: a Tucson favorite!
Mariachi Performance: by Cholla High School Mariachi Club
The 10K race is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix.
Thank you to all of our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor: Dr. Gann's Diet of Hope
Silver Sponsor: O'Reilly Auto Parts, Fleet Feet, JanCo, El Saguarito Healthy Mexican,Tucson Subaru
Bronze Sponsors: Eegee's, Tile Outlet, Tap & Bottle
Volunteer: Sign up here to volunteer! We have 100 volunteer slots to fill!
Date and Time
Sunday, May 3, 2020
►6:30 AM - 10K Walk*
►6:35 AM - FitKidz Run
►7:00 AM - 10K Run
►7:05 AM - 5K Run/Walk
*10k Walk participants will only be eligible for age group awards if they are 70 or older
**Post Race Festivities to start at 8:00, Sombrero kids race 8:15, Awards 8:45
Race Awards
Individual awards will be given to the following in both the 10K and 5K:
►Top 3 Overall Finishers (Male and Female)
►Top 1 Masters Finisher (Male and Female)
►Top 3 in each 5-Year Age Group (Male and Female)
►The following Age Groups will be awarded 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Note: 10k Walk participants will only be eligible for age group awards if they are 70 or older
Packet Pick-up
►Friday May 1 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Fleet Feet Sports located at 7607 N. Oracle Rd #121, Oro Valley AZ 85704
►Saturday May 2 from 10:00am-3:00pm at Fleet Feet Sports located at 7301 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson AZ 85715
►Sunday May 3 (Race Day) from 5:30-6:15am at Cholla High School
Race Hotels
The closest hotels are:
JW Marriott Starr Pass: 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 85745
Hotel Congress: 311 E. Congress St. 85701
AC Hotel by Marriott: 151 E. Broadway Blvd. 85701
Beneficiaries
A portion of the proceeds from this event will go towards the following:
►Scholarship for Cholla High School Graduate Pursuing Higher Education as well as Cholla High School mariachi program
►Youth on Their Own
►SAR Children's Fitness Fund
Contact
Call Race Director Lucas Tyler (520) 3071942 or
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