Spring Cross-Country Classic
Saturday, April 24, 2010 / 5k
Description
The Spring Cross-Country is a fun filled, low cost 5k through the scenic rolling trails of Lincoln Park. A wide variety of age groups means everyone competes for prizes, and new this year—a race-walk division! In addition, there are separate races for men and women. The loop course lets everyone be both participant and spectator. Choose a t-shirt from a grab bag of shirts from other club runs.
Date and Time
Saturday, April 24, 2010
7:30 AM Men’s 5K
8:15 AM Women’s 5K
Race Distances and Courses
The cross-country course winds its way through the desert surrounding Lincoln Park, mainly on dirt trails. This 5K race features a challenging two-loop course with rolling hills through the desert. It finishes along a paved path to Ramada 1 at Upper Lincoln Park, which leads to exciting finish line competition!
Check out a great overview map of the course thanks to our sponsor Topofusion Spring Cross Map.
Location
Lincoln Park-Ramada #1
Pantano just south of Escalante. Park off of Escalante.
Race Fees
$7 - SAR Member by 4/19/10
$8 - All others by 4/19/10
$9 - All from 4/20/10 to 4/23/10
$12 - All on Race Day
Registration
- Print Registration Form and mail it in. Registration by mail must be postmarked by Monday, April 19, 2010.
- Register online with a credit card at active.com.
- Packet pick-up at The Running Shop April 23, 3-6 pm.
- Race day registration 6:30-7:00 (Men) and 6:30-7:45 (Women).
Beer Garden and Potluck
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 2nd 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.
Awards
There will be prize money to the overall top three finishers. Prize money is courtesy of topofusion.com.
Prize break-down is as follows:
First - $100
Second - $50
Third - $25
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.
Beneficiaries
SAR Children’s Fitness Fund
For local programs combating childhood obesity
and diabetes.
Kids' and Post-Race Activities
Pot luck - bring your favorite dish! Kid’s Dash and 2nd Annual Egg Toss Championships
Race Weather
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!
Results
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- Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Hotline at (520) 326-9383 for more information.
- Race Director Tim Bentley & Paula Morrison: .
