Upcoming events

Vail 5k XC Run/Walk - Race #1 of the AZ Dirt Hog XC Series 2010
Saturday 07-Aug-2010 6:30am

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Location:
    Cienega High School
      12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland
      Vail, AZ 85641 map
Cost: 18 and over - $25.00 / 17 and under $15.00
Come join us for the Vail 5k XC Run Walk. The 5k starts at 6:30 a.m. Come for the run, stay for the pancake breakfast. FREE T-shirt guaranteed if registered by July 23, 2010. This run benefits the Cienega High Cross Country team.

AZ Dirt Hog XC Series Membership form
Sunday 08-Aug-2010 12:00pm

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Location:
    AZ Dirt Hog XC Series Membership
      PO BOX 1029
      Vail 85641 map
Cost: $35.00
Adult Cross Country Statewide series with races in Tucson, Flagstaff, and Phoenix areas. Races are put on by various organizations representing high schools, colleges, and charitable organizations. This year we added a team entry. Check out the flier for more information.

AZ Dirt Hog XC Series Race #2- 33rd Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Run for the Magic Half Marathon and 5K
Saturday 14-Aug-2010 7:30am

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Location:
    Wheeler Park
      212 W. Aspen Ave
      Flagstaff 86001 map
Cost: Half Marathon Run $65.00 before 8/14/2010 Race Day $70.00 ,5K FUN RUN $35 from 7/01 thru Race Day
This is a great race up in Flagstaff you can do the Half or the 5k to score in the Az Dirt Hog XC Series.

AZ Dirt Hog XC Series Race #3- Sole Sports Running Zone Cross Country Festival
Saturday 04-Sep-2010 6:00am

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Location:
    Silverado Golf Course
      southwest corner of Hayden and Indian Bend, 6941 N. Hayden Road
       Scottsdale 85250 map
Cost: Cost $15 in advance or $20 day of race Add $10 for race T-shirt
Race two loops over the fun and challenging layout at Silverado Golf Course, then stick around to watch many of Arizona’s top high school runners compete over the same course.This race is part of the AZ Dirt Hog XC Championship Series.

AZ Dirt Hog XC Series Race #4- NAU George Kyte Invitational
Saturday 04-Sep-2010 12:00pm

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Location:
     Buffalo Park
      2400 N. Gemini Dr.
      Flagstaff 86004 map
Cost: More info soon
Last year you had to pre-register. This is a great race 8k men and 5k women. The link is story about last years race.

AZ Dirt Hog XC Series Race #5- Catalina Cross Country Classic 5k
Saturday 11-Sep-2010 6:30am

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Location:
    Dell Ulrich Golf Course
      NE corner of 22nd Street and Randolph Way.
      Tucson,AZ. 85711 map
Cost: $25 before September 10 ,$30 on September 10 and 11
Catalina Magnet High School invites you to join us at Dell Ulrich Golf Course for a traditional Cross Country race on one of the premier courses in the state. The 5K course is a shortened version of the University of Arizona course that has been the site of both the Dave Murray Invitational and the Pac Ten Championships. It is very similar to the High School State Meet course and consists almost entirely of grass with some short but challenging hills. There will be food booths, vendor booths, and music.

The event is open to High School Athletes and the General Public.Kids 12 and under participate for free in any event.


Beneficiary

All proceeds benefit the Catalina High School's Cross Country and Track teams.
Event Highlights

Third Annual Fiesta Sahuarita 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Saturday 25-Sep-2010 8:00am

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Location:
    Anamax Park
      17501 S Camino De las Quintas
      Sahuarita, AZ 85629 map
Cost: 5k - $25.00; Family Fun Run $15.00 (each participant)
Come join us for the Fiesta Sahuarita 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. The 1 Mile starts at 8:00 and the 5k starts at 8:30 a.m. Come for the run, stay for the Festival! FREE T-shirt if registered by September 10, 2010. This run benefits the Great Expectations Academy.

Vail's Pink Ribbon 7k Run/Walk
Saturday 23-Oct-2010 8:00am

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Location:
    Empire High School
      10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
      Tucson 85747 map
Cost: 17 and under $17.00 until 10/1, $20.00 after 10/1 ; over 18 $20.00 until 10/01, $23.00 after 10/1 . ALL PARTICIPANTS $25.00 DAY OF RACE
From the TOWN between the tracks comes the RUN between the tracks!

We first did the Pink Ribbon Run in San Diego for four years in memory of our friend Marcie Cokkinis. When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer this past September, I felt it was time to bring it back. This year we will be honoring all the women in our community that have fought, are fighting or have lost their battle with breast cancer.

The run/walk starts on the track at Cienega High School and ends on the track in the stadium at Empire High School. This run benefits Cienega High School's "Cats Hope" Fund and a donation will also be made to a Southern Arizona organization which supports breast cancer research and services. Registration and bib number pick up with be at Empire High School. Shuttle buses will be provided to Cienega High before the race only.

"Get out for the Kids" 5k Walk/Run and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Saturday 06-Nov-2010 8:15am

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Location:
    Sunrise Elementary School
      9943 E. 28th Street
      Yuma, AZ 85365 map
Cost: 5k - 13 and older $25 pre-registered $30 day of race , 5k- 12 and under $10 , 1Mile Kids Fun Run no shirt FREE and with t-shirt $8
This is a beautiful run along the desert scenery with the view of the Gila Ridge Mountains. We would like the Yuma Community to "Get out for the Kids" and walk or run for our school. The funds raised for this event will directly benefit our school by providing funds not covered in the District budget such as field trips, and school supplies.

The 1 mile Fun run is for children 12 & under and is FREE! ($8.00 if they want a t-shirt). The start time for the Fun Run is 8:15 am. Register at www.taggrun.com or at Sunrise Elementary School from now until race day.

The 5K will begin at 08:30 am and will have the entire street of E 28th and part of 10E through road closures. This will be a professionally timed and USATF sanctioned event. T-shirt guaranteed until 10/4/2010. Bib pick-up and registration begins at 07:30 am on race day, 11/6/2010, but pre-registration is highly encouraged. Awards given to top three finishers. Age groups begin at 12 & under and end at 70 plus. Refreshments and music to follow race! Come and enjoy our community and provide a healthy role model for our students.

The Pecan Classic 8.5 or 3.7 Run/Walk and The Nut Run - A 1.5 Mile Family Fun Run
Saturday 20-Nov-2010 8:00am

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Location:
    The Green Valley Pecan Company
      1625 E Sahuarita Road
      Sahuarita, AZ 85629 map
Cost: See flier
Be a part of this Run, come run through the Pecan orchard in December in all it's fall colors... The race route will travel a scenic course on the orchards south of Sahuarita Road on dirt roads and trails through the pecan orchards, giving runners a unique opportunity to see the farm and enjoy the changing colors of the leaves. The Pecan Classic 8.5 features prize money and unique awards to the top three men and top three women. Awards to top three finishers in each division in the Pecan Classic 8.5 and 3.7. The Nut Run features ribbons to all participants. All race participants will receive a FREE t-shirt which is guaranteed to all who pre-register by 11/5/2010, pecans and much more!

The Sahuarita Pecan Festival will be held on Saturday, November 20th and 21st, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Festival will celebrate the culture, cuisine and music of the Santa Cruz Valley. Designed to be fun for all ages, live entertainment and family-friendly activities, including real harvest demonstrations, hayrides and games, will be available for children and adults to enjoy. A variety of regional food and pecan-related dishes will be showcased, along with a local arts and crafts market and live music.

5th Annual Vail Jingle Trail 5k and Santa's Little Helper 1k
Saturday 18-Dec-2010 9:00am

Location:
    Cienega High School
      12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland
      Vail, AZ 85641 map
Cost: 5k is $15 + new unwrapped toy , 1k is $10 + new unwrapped toy
The 5K will Start at 9:00 a.m. and will be run on the High School cross country course on campus. The race will start and finish in the Stadium.

Benefitting Cienega High School Cross Country team and a local kids charity. Music, refreshments. Must bring new unwrapped toy for bib# pick up. Race start 9:00 am 5K, 10:00 am 1K.

All participants will receive a free long sleeve t-shirt if registered by 12/01/10.

Fourth Annual Great Expectations Academy Feeling Fit 5k Run/Walk and Family Fun Run/Walk
Saturday 15-Jan-2011 9:00am

Location:
    Great Expectations Academy
      1466 W Camino Antigua
      Sahuarita, AZ 85629 map
Cost: Ages 5-13 $15 / Ages 14-Up $20 /Groups of 5 or more - $15 (Must be mailed together-no group entries day of race)
Join us for the Fourth Annual Great Expectations Academy Feeling Fit 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. The 5k starts at 9:00 a.m. and the Family Fun run starts at 10:00 a.m.

Tucson's St. Patty's Day 1 Mile Run/Wallk
Sunday 13-Mar-2011 10:45am

Location:
    Military Plaza Park / Armory Park
      248 S. 6th Ave.
      Tucson 85701 map
Cost: See flier for more info
This will be a 1 mile run/walk at the Tucson St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. Registration and bib number pick up will be right in front of the Tucson Children's Museum. Come and help us start the parade. Wear your GREEN!

Colossal Cave 5k Road Race
Saturday 11-Jun-2011 6:30am

Location:
    Colossal Cave Mountain Park
      16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
      Vail, AZ 85641 map
Cost: $30 through 4/1/11 $35 from 4/2/11 through Day of Race
Day of race registration and bib number pick up will be from 5:30 - 6:25 a.m. Cars must be in the Park by 6:15 a.m. The gate will be closed for the race. The run will start at La Posta Quemada Ranch.

The beauty of the Sonoran Desert and gorgeous mountain ranges will be all around you with views of the stone ramada at the Cave and the City of Tucson to the west. All participants will get free entrance into the Park, t-shirt to pre-registered only , pass for a tour of Colossal Cave and refreshments. Awards will be three deep in all age groups. We hope you come out bring the family and make a day at the Park.

The run will benefit The CCC Museum at Colossal Cave Mountain Park and the The Shyann Kindness Project "Passing Kindness On, One Act at a Time". Bring new, unused school supplies for the Shyann Kindness Project - Back to School Supply Drive - Pencils, pens, highlighters, binders, backpacks, paper, crayons, etc...

Directions to Colossal Cave Mountain Park:

From East 22nd Street, turn south onto scenic Old Spanish Trail and follow it about 17 miles to Colossal Cave Mountain Park.
Or, take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail/Wentworth exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles.

For more information about Colossal Cave Mountain Park go to: http://www.colossalcave.com/welcome.html

Third Annual 4th of July Freedom Run/Walk and Family Fun Run
Monday 04-Jul-2011 6:30am

Location:
    Golf Links Sports Complex Ramada #3
      2400 S. Craycroft Rd.
      Tucson 85711 map
Cost: 5K $25.00; Family Fun Run $15.00 ( comes w/ free t-shirt if registration received by 6/21/10
Mark your calendar and plan to be there for the Third Annual 4th of July Freedom Run/Walk 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. This run benefits the Kick Cancer for Stephen Foundation which is dedicated to supporting research in an effort to find a cure for childhood cancers, including Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and providing age appropriate activities for teenage patients in the hospital. This foundation will also work to help and support families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer or have lost a child to cancer. For more info go to http://kickcancerforstephen.com