Thanksgiving Cross-Country Classic
Thursday, November 25, 2010 / 5k
Description
Work up an unforgettable Thanksgiving appetite with a European-style 5K around Reid Park. Separate men’s and women’s events creates a fun opportunity to cheer on friends and family as they hurdle hay bales and water jumps. Team division available. Great prizes include “turkeys” and pumpkin pies!
Date and Time
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 26, 2009 Please note new time schedule!
8:00 AM Open Women’s 5K
8:45 AM Open Men’s 5K
9:30 AM Co-Ed 1.5 M Fun Run
Race Distances and Courses
5K Run
1.5M Fun Run/Fitness Walk
Moderately hilly, multiple loop (spectator-friendly!) 5K grass course complete with hay bales and water jumps.
Location
Reid Park, Ramada 10
Country Club immediately north of 22nd Street
Race Fees
Postmarked by 11/18/09 or delivered to The Running Shop by 11/20/09.
$14 SAR Member
$16 Non Member
Late Registration at The Running Shop 11/21/09 - 11/25/09:
$16 SAR Member
$18 Non Member
$20 - ALL on Race Day
Please note that registration for all events closes at 8 am on race day!
Registration
- In-person registration and packet pick-up at The Running Shop (3055 N. Campbell) Saturday, November 21 10-5, or Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25, 10-6.
- Race day registration & packet pick-up will be available at from 7:00 AM and will close promptly at 8:00 AM. Please arrive early enough to register on time - registration for all events closes at 8 AM!
Team Division (optional)
Teams of up to 7 men or women may enter. The top 4 times of each team will be totaled for the best team times. No co-ed teams are allowed. Top men’s and women’s team will win awards.
Teams and team members must be registered by Wednesday, November 25. No team members may sign up on race day, and no teams may be formed on race day. Active.com registration is not available for teams.
Awards
5k Awards
Overall Male and Female winners and Master’s Male and Female winners will receive a pair of Brooks Running Shoes from The Running Shop.
“Turkeys” to the top finisher and pies to the runner-up in each age group. Awards for top men’s and women’s teams (see below).
Age groups are: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 5 year divisions through age 79, and 80 and over.
Fun Run Participants will receive a finisher’s ribbon.
Beneficiaries
The race benefits Toys for Tots. Please consider making an additional donation of a new, unwrapped toy on race day. Let’s fill up those donation boxes!
Race Weather
Race conditions are typically 50 degrees, and clear skies. Check out Tucson’s current conditions and forecast so you’ll be prepared!
Results
2009 | 2008 |Contact
- Contact the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Hotline at (520) 326-9383 for more information.
- Race Director The Running Shop: Call 520.325.5097 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
