The Spring Cross Country Classic is a fun filled, low cost 5k through the scenic rolling trails of Lincoln Park. There are separate races for men and women, and a wide variety of age groups means everyone competes for prizes, Lincoln Park is located on Tucson’s east side and has some great vantage points to watch the races. Recently added to the SAR Grand Prix, the Spring Cross Country 5K is proud to continue the tradtion of excellent cross country racing in southern Arizona!
This race is one of 18 great running events produced by SAR!
April 18, 2015 (Saturday)
7:30 AM Women’s 5K
8:15 AM Men’s 5K
Awesome age group prizes from our friends at The Running Shop:
Age groups will be 11 and under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 and 85+
Top three overall and Master’s winner will be taken out of age group awards. All participants are eligible for raffle prizes.
After the race, get together with family and friends and enjoy a day in the park with family-friendly activities and games. Highlighted by a kids dash and our 5th annual egg toss championships. There will also be a pot-luck so bring your favorite family dish. Enjoy Tucson’s only race with a beer garden! During the awards ceremony, have a beer (with valid ID and race number) or non-alcoholic Kamikaze Juice or Red Lip Lizard Punch on us.
St. Augustine Catholic H.S. Track & Cross Country Teams
A dedicated group of runners from a small eastside high school. They compete with honor and train hard everyday - they are not afraid to race anyone, anywhere, anytime!
Pot luck - bring your favorite dish! Kid’s Dash and 4th Annual Egg Toss Championships
$12 - SAR Members by 4/16/15
$15 - Non-SAR Members by 4/16/15
$15 - All regstrations after 4/16/15 to Race Day
The cross-country course winds its way through the desert surrounding Lincoln Park, mainly on dirt trails and a scenic jaunt through the bird sanctuary. This 5K race features a challenging course with rolling hills through the desert and finishes along a paved path to Ramada 2 at Upper Lincoln Park leading to an exciting kick to the finish!
Lincoln Park-Ramada #1
Pantano just south of Escalante. Park off of Escalante.
Start-time temperatures are usually near 65 degrees F, clear skies, and no wind. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be race-ready!
