Tucson Heart Group Cinco de Mayo 10k
Sunday, May 6, 2012 / 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Description
The 32nd annual edition of Tucson’s largest and most scenic 10K 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 Luz De Luna mariachi band.
All participants receive a Technical Shirt, Goody Bag and Post-Race Breakfast featuring hot Breakfast Burritos from El Saguarito Mexican Food, Bagels, Fruit from the Food Coop, Starbucks Coffee, Muscle Milk, Beverages from Kalil (Snapple All Natural, SunDrop and Niagra Water), Eegees and more.
Kids will enjoy a Sombrero-Topped Kids Race (sponsored by Craig Dabler Jewelers), Pinata, Jumping Castle and Water Balloon Toss.
This race is part of The Running Shop Grand Prix, produced by SAR.
Free Massage will be provided by:
- To Be Determined
Date and Time
Sunday, May 6, 2012
7:00 AM - 10K Run or Walk
7:05 AM - 2 Mile Fun Run or Walk
Race Distances and Courses
USAT&F Certified 10K (AZ-95003-FC)
2 miles
To view the course map, click here.
The paved, USATF Certified 10K out and back road course features rolling hills winding through the Starr Pass Resort in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The course ends with a 2-mile downhill before finishing in front of Cholla High School. There are 2 water stops.
Baby strollers are welcome on the course. We ask that strollers position themselves at the back of the start and use caution not to block or impede other participants on the course.
Dogs are not permitted on the course.
Location
Cholla High School
2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd. (W. 22nd St.)
Tucson, AZ 85713
Race Fees
SAR is committed to providing high-quality events at a reasonable cost.
Individual Entry 10K or 2 Mile:
$25 SAR Member by 4/27/12
$25 Better Than Ever Member by 4/27/12
$25 Arizona Road Racers Member by 4/27/12
$30 Others by 4/27/12
$35 After 4/27/11 and on race day
Students (18 and under)
$10 By 4/27/12
$12 After 4/27/12
$35 Race Day
Registration
- Register online with a credit card at active.com.
- Register in person on Saturday May 5 from 10am-3pm at Performance Footwear located in the Williams Center at 5350 E Broadway, Suite #170.
- Register in person on Sunday May 6 (Race Day) from 5:30-6:30am at Cholla High School.
Packet Pick-up
Packet Pick-up will take place on Saturday May 5 from 10am-3pm at Performance Footwear located in the Williams Center at 5350 E Broadway, Suite #170. Come to packet pick-up at Performance Footwear to take advantage of these fantastic offers for the Cinco de Mayo participants:
- 15%-50% off all footwear
- 15% off all accessories
- 30%-50% off all apparel
- Enter to win a free pair of Asics running shoes
Packet Pick-up will also be available on Sunday May 6 (Race Day) from 5:30-6:30am at Cholla High School.
Race Hotels
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Call 1-800-266-9432 or click here to make reservations.
Book by April 22 for discounted rates.
Awards
Individual awards to the top 3 finishers in each 5-year age group as well as awards to overall and masters finishers (male & female.)
Cash awards will be given to the overall and masters winners:
Overall: 1st: $100; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $50
Masters: 1st: $50
This race is part of The Running Shop Grand Prix, produced by SAR.
Wear your oldest “Cinco” tee shirt to the event. The participant who sports the earliest version will receive a cash prize. (Previous winners not eligible.)
Beneficiaries
Proceeds from the event will go towards the following:
- Scholarship for Cholla High School Graduate Pursuing Higher Education
- Donation to the Arizona Cancer Center (in recognition for Better Than Ever participating in the event)
Race Weather
Start-time temperatures are usually 55-60 degrees F, clear skies, and no wind. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be race-ready!
Results
2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 |Contact
- Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Hotline at (520) 326-9383 for more information.
- Race Director Mary Lasser & Kara Middendorf: or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
