Race Day Monday, September 7th at Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail Rd, Visitor Center Parking Lot

NOTE: You can pick up your race shirt and race number on race morning at Saguaro National Park East, but there is no in-person registration in Saguaro National Park on race day.

5:00 am - 5:45 am: packet pickup. All shirt sizing is first-come, first-served. It helps if you have your race registration confirmation email, but it is not necessary. You can register online before arriving at the National Park, but there is no in-person registration at the Park because no commercial activity is allowed on Park lands. 

5:30 am: 8-Mile Walk Early Start.

• This early start is designed solely for those who registered as walkers. Early start walkers, please be sure to provide room on the road so that people can pass you. Early start closes at 5:33 am.  
• Please, be respectful of the early start rules.  You must be registered for this event.  Early-starters are not eligible for awards.
• Make sure your race number is pinned to the front of your shirt.
• Please bring your own hydration. If you think you will be out for more than 2 hours, bring sports drink or other electrolyte drink.

6:00 am: 8-Mile Run Start

• Make sure your race number is pinned to the front of your shirt.
• Please bring your own hydration. If you think you will be out for more than 2 hours, bring sports drink or other electrolyte drink.This gun-timed start is the start for runners and run/walkers of all ages and abilities.  
• You must start at 6:00 am to be eligible for age group, overall awards, and Grand Prix points. The 8-mile start line closes by 6:04 am.  NOTE: Overall winners will be decided by so-called gun-time at 6:00 am, with age groups awarded by so-called chip-time.  
• Your Race Number: Use safety pins to attach your race number to the front of your shirt.  Do not wrinkle it.  Make sure it can be seen at the start/finish lines.
• Starting Line Order: To ensure a safe and fair start, please line up in expected minutes-per-miler order.  For example, if you will run 5 or 6 minutes per mile, please start at the front, followed in order by those who expect to run 7-minutes per mile, then 8-minute-milers, 9-minute milers, 10-minute milers, 11-minute milers, 12-minute milers, and walkers of all speeds.
• If you are pushing a stroller, please allow enough room around you to be safe and courteous to the other participants.  
• Guided athletes and their guides, please be sure you have enough room to safely manage the crowds.
• Be aware of the various speedbumps on the course.  Be aware of rattlesnakes and other wildlife.

6:05 am: 5k Run/Walk Start. The 5k event begins after the 8-mile start, at about 6:05 am. All 5k participants start at the same time. The 5k start-line closes 5 minutes after the 5k starts.

• Your Race Number: Use safety pins to attach your race number to the front of your shirt.  Do not wrinkle it.  Make sure it can be seen at the start/finish lines.
• Starting Line Order: To ensure a safe and fair start, please line up in expected minutes-per-miler order.  For example, if you will run 5 or 6 minutes per mile, please start at the front, followed in order by those who expect to run 7-minutes per mile, then 8-minute-milers, 9-minute milers, 10-minute milers, 11-minute milers, 12-minute milers, and walkers of all speeds.
• If you are pushing a stroller, please allow enough room around you to be safe and courteous to the other participants.  
• Guided athletes and their guides, please be sure you have enough room to safely manage the crowds.
• Be aware of the various speedbumps on the course.  Be aware of rattlesnakes and other wildlife.

8:00 am: Visitor Center opens, approx, depending on staffing

8:00 am: Course Closure Rules: Due to public safety concerns, all 8-mile participants must be beyond the 5-mile mark by 8:00 am, with the National Park Service reserving the right to pick up participants in a sag vehicle.

8:30 am: Approximate time award ceremony begins at SAR tent, most likely starting with 5k then 8-miler afterwards. Depending on internet capabilities, results will posted to www.roadrunnerracetiming on race morning, then on www.runsar.org late in the day.

9:00 am: Route closes, with National Park Service reserving the right to pick up late-finish athletes, depending on safety concerns

9:30 am: Approximate time when the Park opens to all vehicle traffic

10am - 2pm: The Running Shop is offering a special Labor Day Sale (3055 North Campbell Avenue)

 

 

Labor Day Weekend Sale at Running Shop

Yes, the Running Shop is holding their annual Labor Day sale, with discounts on sale shoes, sale apparel, and regular apparel, from 10am - 2pm.

 

NOTES FOR MONDAY

• Make sure your race number is pinned to the front of your shirt. Please bring your own hydration. If you think you will be out for more than 2 hours, bring sports drink or other electrolyte drink.
• Prize money and overall awards are awarded based on "gun-time" while age group awards will be awarded based on chip-time
• "Gun Time" means that you are timed based on the single starting time, marked by the so-called starter's start -- in this case, at 6:00 am.
• Chip Time means that your time official begins when you cross the start-line mat and that your official time ends when you cross the finish-line mat.
• Barring dangerous inclement weather, the event as planned will take place rain or shine; however, the race directors reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of our control such as weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, or any other reason, including requirements by the National Park Service, City of Tucson, and Pima County. Thus, we may alter the courses and distances at any time if required due to course blockages or other restrictions or impediments. All registrants recognize that all fees paid for the event are non-refundable for any reason. If the event is cancelled because of weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, governmental or court order, or any other reason, refunds will not be given.  If possible, though, the event will be postponed and your entry will be transferred to a new date with details announced as promptly as possible.

 

 

September

Any remaining race shirts will be available at the Running Shop through the end of September. If you purchased a medal, you can pick it up at the Running Shop through the end of September.