Get Moving Tucson 10 Miler and 5k
Sunday, October 10, 2010 / 10m & 5k run & 5k walk
Description
The 6th Carondelet Get Moving Tucson 10-mile run, 5k run, and 5k walk takes place in Downtown Tucson on Sunday morning, October 10th, 2010, with all races starting at 8:00am. This is the 31st running of the annual SAR 10-miler and 5K running race & non-competitive family fitness walk.
NEW PARTNER: Get Moving Tucson has partnered with Tucson’s most popular festival, Tucson Meet Yourself. Every year, over 100,000 visitors flock to Tucson Meet Yourself, a 3-day fair of food, music, dance, and a celebration of our shared culture. See http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org.
This year, the Carondelet Get Moving Tucson start/finish and staging area will be on Church Street just north of Congress, as part of the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival. Thanks to Pepsi, Gatorade, Sobe, Morrison’s Health Care Food, and Sunflower Farmer’s Market, there will be plenty of food and drink—plus, during and after the event enjoy these 10 great activities:
1. Sticks & Fingers Caribbean Soca
2. Tucson Taiko Kyokai, on the course and on stage
3. Tucson Chinese School Lion Dancers
4. Friendship Missionary Baptist Choir
5. Pistor Dance Ensemble
6. Kenya Masala Participatory Drum Circle
7. Martial Arts Demonstrations
8. Games From Around the World
9. Children’s Sing-a-long
10. Children’s Races throughout the plaza
Date and Time
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2010 —start/finish at 115 North Church Street, Downtown Tucson at Jacome Library Plaza
8:00 AM start for the 10 mile running race
8:00 AM start for the 5k race and family friendly walk
Come join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners for a world-class event in the heart of Downtown Tucson:
- Weekly “Get Moving Tucson Training Runs” at the Meet Me At Maynard’s Social Runs and Walks, Monday Nights, 6:00 PM at Maynard’s Market, 400 North Toole - walkers and runners of all abilities welcome.
- Great weekend getaway: Discounted hotel pricing at the historic Hotel Congress and the Arizona Hotel for out-of-town visitors - both are within walking distance of the start/finish line
- Raffles for all, age group awards, and plenty of post-race food and drink —awards and raffles courtesy of the Running Shop.
- Children under 10 are free in both races, and receive a special Children’s Running Brigade t-shirt (as available)
- Great post-race festivities for the whole family, including music from 92.9 The Mountain, face painting, fitness activities, games and more!
- Concerned about parking? Don’t be! There’s plenty of Sunday morning free parking - here’s a map.
Race Distances and Courses
10 miler
The 10-miler begins and ends on 115 North Church, near the Downtown library, and winds through historic Downtown Tucson, the Basket Bridge, the Rattlesnake Bridge, the Fourth Avenue district, and the University of Arizona. The final half-mile will be along the urban canyons of Congress. Thanks to the Running Shop for 10-mile sponsorship!Preliminary map here. See www.aznightbuzz.com for 2008 course information and a running blog.
View Interactive Map on MapMyRun.com:
5K race and family fitness walk
The 3.1 mile out and back course will let you share the fun—through the new Fourth Avenue Underpass, and up and down Fourth Avenue, with a finish along Congress. Prizes and raffles in the running race courtesy of Fleet Feet, with a family-friendly non-competitive walk. All walkers eligible for raffle prizes. Preliminary map here:
Preliminary map here.
Location
Race Fees
To be announced in 2010.
Registration
- In-person registration and early registration packet pick-up is available on Saturday, October 9th at The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell - map) from 10-3.
- Race day registration & packet pick-up will be available at the race site, 6:30-7:30 AM. Please be sure to arrive early enough to register on time!
Race Hotels
Both Downtown race hotels offer discounts to all participants and are steps away from the start/finish line. The historic Hotel Congress is providing discounted hotel rooms. Please call them at (520) 622-8848 for details. The Hotel Arizona is providing discounted hotel rooms for $79/night. Call them at 1-800-845-4596.
Awards
All 5k and 10-Mile registrants will receive a colorful t-shirt and will be eligible for a variety of raffle prizes. Modest prize money to top finishers in 10-miler and 5k. Age group awards in the 10-miler courtesy of The Running Shop and 5k run courtesy of Fleet Feet will be presented to the first, second, third place finishers in 5-year increments. Top three overall and Master’s winner taken out of age group awards. All participants are eligible for raffle prizes.
Beneficiaries
Proceeds from the event will fund a host of local charities, including the Cultural Exchange Council, producers of the Tucson Meet Yourself festival.
Community Partners
We want to thank a host of community partners for help with this event. We urge all runners and walkers to patronize our sponsors and partners:
- Caliente and the Arizona Daily Star
- Cox Communications
- 92.9 The Mountain and Clear Channel Radio
- The Cultural Exchange Council of Tucson
- The City of Tucson Mayor’s Office, the Downtown Tucson Partnership, and the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
- Greater Tucson Leadership
Race Weather
Race conditions are typically 63 degrees at race start, and clear skies. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be prepared!
Results
2009 | 2008 | 2007 |Contact
- Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Hotline at (520) 326-9383 for more information.
- Race Director Randy Accetta: Call 520-991-0733 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
