Sabino Canyon Sunset Run
Saturday, April 17, 2010 / 7.4m
Description
Sabino Canyon is undeniably perfect and the quintessential Tucson running location. The SAR Sabino Canyon Sunset Run has one goal: to create a race worthy of the Canyon. The race, designed to capitalize on the majestic nature of Sabino provides a unique opportunity to experience the challenges of a great race in a paradoxically tranquil environment. This unique 7.4 mile event winds its way into (and out of) Sabino Canyon.
This is the third year that the race has been part of the Grand Prix so sign up fast: capacity is limited and the race fills quickly! We look forward to seeing you on April 17, 2010.
Date and Time
The evening of April 17, 2010
6:00 PM
Sunset is at 6:55 PM. Aid stations and finish line will be picked up 105 minutes after the start. If you plan to be out there longer be aware you’ll be on your own. Carry a flashlight!
Race Distances and Courses
7.4 miles
The out and back 7.4 mile paved course along Sabino Creek crosses nine bridges and provides the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Catalina Mountains as the sun sets against them. The course is uphill on the way into the canyon and downhill on the way back, with aid stations at approximately miles 1.6, 3.7 (turn-around point), and 5.8.
Please, no bicycles, strollers, skateboards, roller-blades, or pets allowed on the course.
Location
Sabino Canyon, at 5900 North Sabino Canyon Road, just north of Sunrise Drive - (map).
Parking is available in the main parking area ($5 fee collected by Parks Service upon entering the lot, unless you have an annual pass).
Parking is also available at Canyon View Elementary School (5725 N. Sabino Canyon Road) and Esperero Middle School (5801 N. Sabino Canyon Road).
Please note that parking is not allowed on Sabino Canyon Road north of Sunrise Drive.
Race Fees
$20 - SAR Member by 4/1/10
$25 - Non-member by 4/1/10
$30 - All After 4/1/10 (if race is not full)
$35 - Race Day (if race is not full)
WARNING: Race fills to capacity early, so get your registration in soon. Registration by postmark date DOES NOT guarantee your entry in this event. No refunds and no transfers, sorry!
Registration
- Print Registration Form and mail it in. Registration by mail must be postmarked by Thursday, April 1, 2010.
- Register online with a credit card at active.com.
Packet Pick-up/Registration
Saturday, April 17th, 2010:
10am - 2pm at Performance Footwear (5350 E Broadway #170 in the Williams Center)
4pm - 5:30pm at Sabino Canyon.
Awards
Awards ceremony will follow the race at 7:45pm.
Awards to the top 3 overall and masters male and female finishers and the top 3 overall male and female finishers in five year age groups.
Beneficiaries
Friends of Sabino Canyon
A portion of the proceeds from this race will be donated to the Friends of Sabino Canyon’s ‘Save Our Sabino’ campaign to help preserve and restore Sabino Canyon. Please visit their webpage for more information about the organization and their events.
Race Weather
Start-time temperatures are usually near 80 degrees F, clear skies, and no wind. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be race-ready!
Results
2009 | 2008 |Contact
- Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Hotline at (520) 326-9383 for more information.
- Race Director Rane Clements: or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
