Fine Valentine Couple’s Relay
Sunday, February 12, 2012 / 4m & 2m
Description
The Valentine’s Day Race returns to its traditional Sunday morning time slot—with its traditional feel-good, have-fun, and low-cost theme. Race day registration and packet pick-up available on race morning, Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Geronimo Plaza, 814 E University Blvd, just east of Euclid, from 6:30-7:30 am.
Please note that due to the newly begun construction on Arizona Stadium the course will be modified: instead of running the Arizona Stadium ramps, we will now return to the original course and run the outside of McKale Center—thus, the ups and downs will be much easier!!
A 4 mile Couple’s Relay, in which two team members each run approximately 2 miles. See Couple’s categories below. NOTE: you do not have to be romantic couples to be in the couple’s relay, but to receive any awards you do need to demonstrate a Public Display of Affection, otherwise known as PDA . . .
A 4 mile individual Ramp Run race
A 2 mile non-competitive walk/jog The 2 mile walk/jog is designed to promote daily exercise, so bring the whole family along! Strollers are welcome!
Free Children’s Race after the main races
Questions? contact—.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Race Director
520-991-0733
Date and Time
Sunday morning, February 12, 2012 at 8:00 am.
Race Distances and Courses
The 4 mile Couple’s Relay is designed so that each runner has a running partner. The first runner (male or female) will carry a relay object (probably a flower) and will pass it to the second runner at the completion of the first 2 mile leg, along with a kiss or public display of affection of some sort. The second runner (male or female) will race the final 2 mile leg, handing the relay object to the timers at the finish line.
The 4 Mile Open race is an open event with men’s and women’s categories. Top finishers overall and top three in 10-year age categories will receive playful awards courtesy of the Main Gate Merchants.
The 2 mile walk/jog is non-competitive, and all participants will be eligible for raffle prizes.
The course starts at Main Gate and heads along the UA mall to Arizona Stadium—each leg will include one up-and-down of the football stadium ramps.
NEW COUPLE CATEGORIES (special thanks to Keith Schlottman for pushing the race director)
• Open 4 Mile (prizes to overall male/female, plus top finisher in 5-year age groups U15 through 80+)
• 2 Mile Run/Walk - untimed, no prizes
• Couples: Mom/Child
• Couples: Dad/Child
• Couple: Married fewer than 10 years
• Couple: Married more than 10 years
• Couple: Combined Age Under 70
• Combined Age 70-110
• Combined Age 110+
Location
University Avenue, at the Main Gate at the University of Arizona, between Euclid and Tyndall. Parking in nearby garages and on nearby streets.
Race Fees
2-Miler and 4-Miler Registration Fee Schedule – per person
SAR members by 12/19/11 $10
Non-SAR by 12/19/11: $12
All by 2/3/12: $15
All after 2/3/12: $20
*Couples relay entrants: each entrant must sign the completed form. The fee is per person, with both members of a team paying the individual entrant fee.
*Children under 10 are free with no shirt
Registration
- Print Registration Form and mail it in. Registration by mail must be postmarked by Saturday, February 11, 2012.
- Register online with a credit card at active.com.
- Race day registration and packet pick-up available on race afternoon, Saturday, February 12, 2012 at Geronimo Plaza, 814 E University Blvd, just east of Euclid, from 2:30-3:30.
Awards
The 4 Mile Open race is an open event with men’s and women’s categories; individual awards will be given to the top finishers in each 10-year age group. Top finishers overall and top three in 10-year age categories will receive playful awards. Prizes courtesy of The Running Shop and the merchants of Main Gate Square.
The 2 mile walk/jog is non-competitive, and all participants will be eligible for raffle prizes.
4 mile Couple’s Relay, in which two team members each run approximately 2 miles. NOTE: Couples must engage in a Public Display of Affection (PDA) to be eligible for prizes. Participants in the Couples Relay category are not eligible for individual awards.
Prizes courtesy of The Running Shop and the merchants of Main Gate Square.
Community Partners
Thanks to our new sponsor, BodyBasics, a Tucson personal training company started by trainers with a passion to guide people in all areas of health and fitness, including fitness coaching, corrective exercise, nutrition coaching, and Yoga. Contact Chris or Kris at (520) 498-0359.
Race Weather
Temperatures are usually 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 Randy Accetta: Call 520.991.0733 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
