Upcoming events

Tucson's St. Patty's Day 1 Mile Run/Wallk
Sunday 14-Mar-2010 10:45am

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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 come and help us start the parade.

"Get out for the Kids" 5k Walk/Run and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Saturday 20-Mar-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 3/4/2010. Bib pick-up and registration begins at 07:30 am on race day, 3/20/2010, 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.

Colossal Cave 5k Road Race
Saturday 12-Jun-2010 6:30am

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Location:
    Colossal Cave Mountain Park
      16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
      Vail, AZ 85641 map
Cost: $30 through 4/1/10 $35 from 4/2/10 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.

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

4th of July Freedom Run/Walk and Family Fun Run
Sunday 04-Jul-2010 6:30am

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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 Second 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

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 30, 2010. This run benefits the Cienega High Cross Country team.

AZ Dirt Hog XC Series
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.

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.

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

Location:
    The Green Valley Pecan Company
      1625 E Sahuarita Road
      Sahuarita, AZ 85629 map
Cost: TBD
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 features prize money and unique awards to top three men and top three women, awards to top three finishers in each division. The Nut Run features ribbons to all participants. All race participants will receive a FREE technical t-shirt which is guaranteed to all who pre-register by 11/5/2010, and 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.