Hello to our Run Tucson running and walking friends.
We are grateful to the efforts of all volunteers, sponsors, and Board members of BEYOND.
--Randy and Tia Accetta, plus the crew at Run Tucson
randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net | info@runtucson.net
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BEYOND EVENTS, January 8-15, 2022
Community Remembrance: Walk, Run, Hike, Ride
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January 8 - January 15, 2022
BEYOND EVENTS
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In January of 2012, the inaugural BEYOND event was launched, which included as many as 38 individual events spread across the entire greater Pima County region on a single day—including hikes, fun runs, bike rides, scavenger hunts and outdoor dance opportunities. The annual tradition has continued each year thereafter.
For 2022, BEYOND is spreading the events out across an entire week with community-wide outdoor events that take place in several spectacular locations, engaging different audiences and ages in diverse locations and activities around Pima County.
All activities are mission-focused and engage one or more of BEYOND's 4 pillars of health and wellness: move, explore, nourish, connect.
From 1-3pm on Saturday, January 8th, BEYOND will be leading a walk/run for children and families on the brand new track at the White Elementary School -- volunteers are needed, so please contact BEYOND Executive Director Daniela Diamonte at daniela@beyond-tucson.org
All events will take place outside and safely socially distanced where possible. Participants are encouraged to wear masks when in close proximity to others, and especially if not vaccinated. Your safety and that of all of our partners, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. Please help one another stay safe and healthy.
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January 8th: Hike the Arizona Trail at the Gabe Zimmerman Trail Head |
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Join the Arizona Trail Association and BEYOND Foundation to celebrate community health and wellness on January 8.
Hikes along the AZT will be offered, varying in distance from 1/2-mile to 5 miles. Family-friendly.
Meet at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead with Beyond and Arizona Trail Association at 2pm. We will share a few words and moments of silence before heading out on various hikes based on distance and experience. We will gather back by 5pm for healthy refreshments and reflection. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Directions to Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead:
From Tucson, follow I-10 east toward Benson.
Exit Colossal Cave/Wentworth Road, and turn left/east at the stop sign. After crossing over I-10, immediately turn right onto Frontage Road.
Follow Frontage Road for 4 miles (this road becomes Marsh Station Road) to the trailhead. If you get to the bridge over Cienega Creek you’ve gone too far.
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January 8th: Bike Ride to Remember and Renew |
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Kick off your year with a bold new commitment to strengthen your body, mind and soul!
Join Beyond and The Damion Alexander Team for a bike ride around town to remember and renew. We’ll meet at 8:45am at the Mercado San Agustin. From there we’ll ride to Safeway at Ina and Oracle, on to Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park, and finishing up at Mercado.
Total approx. mileage = 30-35 miles @ ~15mph
Schedule:
9:00am – Leave Mercado San Agustin, 100 S Avenida Convento
10:00am – Arrive at Safeway at Ina & Oracle (~ 15 miles)
10:15am – Depart Safeway and head to Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park
10:45am – Arrive at Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park (~5 miles)
11:00am – Depart Christina Taylor Green Memorial Park to Mercado (~13 miles)
Noon – Arrive at Mercado
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January 9th: 1-Mile Challenge - - volunteers needed |
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From 1-3pm on Sunday, January 9th, BEYOND will be leading a walk/run on the brand new track at the John E. White Elementary School.
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January 10th: Meet Me at Maynard's, Downtown Tucson |
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Please join our regular Meet Me at Maynards event for a SPECIAL edition that goes BEYOND.
We still remember how we all came together at Meet Me at Maynard's on the Monday following the 2011 shooting. The tears, the hugs, the kindness . . . such a sad and yet powerful time . . . while our hearts still grieve for the immeasurable losses from that weekend, the memory of community support sustains our belief in the goodness of our community.
This year, engage with activities and gain information about opportunities that encourage you to move your body, explore nature, nourish you, and connect you with others.
Tabling and activities by the following partners: SARSEF, Profile by Sanford, TMC, and more
4:45pm – Movement Group warm-up & stretch by Alexander with Beyond
5pm – 5:30pm – Begin your walk around the downtown area, self-guided or with one of our guides
6pm – 6:30pm – Final engagements and activities with tabling partners
6:30pm – Raffle prizes, awards and final announcements
ALSO: VISIT MEET ME WEDNESDAY on, yup,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12th
January 12 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85718
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January 15th: RUN or WALK with SAR at SAGUARO WEST |
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This free, non-competitive running and walking event takes participants through the beautiful desert landscape of Saguaro National Park West! A 4-mile run/walk as well as a 1-mile fun run/walk are offered.
This event is part of the annual Beyond Events and is produced in collaboration with Beyond Tucson, Saguaro National Park, and Southern Arizona Roadrunners.
The course is an out-and-back on well-graded dirt roads. Participants that wish to run or walk with strollers should be aware that the roads may be rough in some places, therefore strollers with wheels suited to rough terrain are recommended.
Event Start Time: 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 15th, 2022. Please arrive early to allow time for parking along Kinney Road!
Location: Saguaro National Park West, 2700 W Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ
The event start is at the intersection of Kinney Road & Hohokam Road. Parking is along Kinney Road.
Due to parking and trail usage concerns, this free event is limited to 400 participants.
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Thanks to TMC for everything it does for Southern Arizona - visit TMCNow for health care from your home
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The TMC Now app gives you 24/7 access to physicians that are licensed to practice in Arizona through the convenience of phone, video, or mobile app visits. It's an affordable option for quality medical care.
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2022 Run Tucson Event Schedule |
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2022 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown |
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Register for the GabeZ Triple C and receive a special "Run Tucson" souvenir shirt, unique Gabe Z souvenir medal, and entry into three popular events:
- June 4 TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Run/Walk
- September 18 TMC Tucson 10k, 5k Run/Walk
- October 23 TMC Biosphere 15k and 5k Run/Walk, at the Biosphere 2
We continue to be grateful for the support of Ross Zimmerman, Emily Nottingham, and the entire Zimmerman family, allowing us to celebrate Gabe through these events.
Thanks to TMC, $10 of every Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown registration goes to BEYOND-Tucson, one of Tucson's leading public health advocates.
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EarthDay 5k Run/Walk at the Biosphere 2
Saturday Morning, April 23
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Yippee! We're comin' back to the Biosphere 2 for Earth Day!
We had so much fun up in Oracle that we're heading back to the northwestern foothills of the Catalina Mountains to celebrate Earth Day, 2022.
Souvenir shirt, souvenir medal, free entry into the world-famous Biosphere 2, and more festivities for the whole family.
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TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run + Festival of Miles
Saturday Night, June 4, 2022
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Join us at the 16th Annual TMC Night Run and Walk!
We're psyched to get back to a nighttime event, with the 16th Annual TMC Meet Me Downtown, staged at Armory Park and the Children's Museum in the heart of Downtown Tucson.
We hope we can have a beer garden, food truck roundup, jumping castles, FitKidz race, live music, and more!
This will be the first-race of the three-race Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown, raising funds for the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation. Additional Beneficiaries include the Children's Museum, Educational Enrichment Foundation, Greater Tucson Leadership, and Cox Charities.
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SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK LABOR DAY 8-MILER
Monday morning, September 5, 2022
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51st Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run
One of the only courses in the nation allowed on actual National Park land, the beautiful course rolls up and down the 8-mile paved road amid the lush Cactus Forest at the base of the Rincon Mountains.
We're hoping to add the 5k back into the mix!
Souvenir shirt to all registrants, plus entry into the Saguaro National Park. We at Run Tucson are proud to be the race directors for this Southern Arizona Roadrunners event.
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TMC Tucson 10k and companion 5k
Sunday morning, September 18, 2022
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Tucson's only fall 10k is back!
We'll be back for the 5th annual event, on the same beautiful course among the rolling hills of the Painted Desert in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains.
All participants will receive a race shirt and souvenir medal.
This is the 2nd leg of the 2021 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown.
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TMC Biosphere 15k and 5k at the Biosphere 2
Sunday morning, October 23, 2022
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NOW a 15k at the Biosphere 2, in Oracle, nestled against the western foothills of the mighty Catalina Mountains
Staged at the world-famous Biosphere 2, with a new distance of a 15k (9.3 miles) and a 5k, along with the Cox Family Mile.
Free Biosphere 2 entry for registrants!
The 3rd leg of the GabeZ Triple Crown will have goodies for all race registrants: souvenir coaster medal, cool race shirt, post-race fun, and more!
Beneficiaries include the Biosphere 2, BEYOND, and Team Hoyt.
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Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon
Saturday morning, November 5, 2022
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4th Annual Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon Run and 5k Run/Walk
Run or walk a half-marathon or 5k in the beautiful and rugged Kaibab National Forest, just south of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Souvenir race medal, colorful long sleeve shirt, race goodies, and more to commemorate your iconic journey through the trails near the South Rim.
Visitor discounts for hotels, food, and activities.
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Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners |
We are grateful for our 25+ year friendship with SAR, one of the best running clubs in the nation.
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Who Sends These? Run Tucson (www.RunTucson.net) is a local event production company for running/walking events in Southern Arizona.
To promote our mission of making Tucson better through running, Run Tucson advocates for health & fitness, enhancing community engagement, and promoting the local economy.
In addition, we make significant contributions to worthy charities, providing over $300,000 to local organizations over the years.
Our partners include the non-profit Southern Arizona Roadrunners, plus Tucson Medical Center and a host of local sponsors.
Why Am I on This List? You've participated in one of the events we've produced, either one of our charity running events in Arizona, or as part of Meet Me at Maynard's, Meet Me Wednesday's, Meet Me Downtown PHX.
How Do I Get Off This List? You can hit the "unsubscribe" button below or you can email us at randy@runtucson.net.
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For information about our events, the RRCA, and The Workout Group, contact Randy Accetta
(520) 991-0733
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For information about in-person, online, or group coaching, contact contact Tia Accetta.
(520)891-4369
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