TMC Meet Me Downtown
Saturday night, May 27th
Tucson's biggest running party for walkers and runners of all ages, all abilities, all bodies
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See you Memorial Day Weekend!
Randy and Tia
randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net
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FUN FOR KIDS
- Free FitKidz Mile for all children 12-and-under
- Free Junior High mile
- Free High School mile
- Comic Bookmobile
- Free entrance to the Children's Museum with activities
FUN FOR ADULTS
- TMC 5k is $40 for all ages and abilities - Open Mile is $20 for all ages and abilities
- Free pour at the Pueblo Vida Beer Garden, managed by Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists; additional pours are $5 apiece
- Food Truck Round-up with tasty Tucson delights
- Free non-alcoholic drinks from Athletic Brewing
- After-party at Hotel Congress
- Live music from Blondie All Over
WALK OR RUN OR ROLL
- Prize money and age-group awards courtesy of The Running Shop for male and female divisions (non-binary division acknowledged, but with no awards in 2023)
- Awards for RRCA West Regional 5k Championship for Open, 40+, 50+ and 60+
- Wide neighborhood streets perfect for chair athletes
- Walk or stroll, with no time limit on the race (well, our road-closure permit ends at 9:00 pm)
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GOODIES
- The first 1,000 5k registrants receive a soft cotton-style t-shirt, in v-neck or crew cut, sizing first-come, first-served
- The first 400 Triple Crown registrants receive the bonus "Run Tucson" shirt and Gabe Zimmerman commemorative desktop medallion award
- 100 medals to finishers in the Open Mile, High School, and Junior High Mile
- All FitKidz children receive FitKidz goodies
- Biggest team wins a gift card to Hotel Congress
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All teams entered into a raffle for gift card for Hotel Congress (If you want to add yourself to a team, you can go into your registration profile and choose the team you wish to join. See this link for directions.)
TRIPLE CROWN
- This is the first leg of the 2023 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown
- The first 400 Triple Crown registrants receive the bonus "Run Tucson" shirt and Gabe Zimmerman commemorative desktop medallion award
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Already signed up? Upgrade from the TMC 5k to the 3-race Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown -- follow this link for directions on how to modify your registration.
RRCA Coaching Course
- As we try to build community leadership, we're also hosting the industry-leading RRCA Coaching Certification Program, from 8am - 5pm on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28.
- Gain the knowledge and certification to become paid fitness professional or a more knowledge volunteer for your church, school, or running group.
- See here to register by May 24th.
VOLUNTEERS
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Registration and Schedule |
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Online Registration Ends May 24th
Friday and Saturday Race Weekend Registration
YES: you can still register in person, with check or cash for $40 per person. T-shirts are first-come, first-served in terms of sizing.
Pricing:
TMC 5k: $40
Open Mile: $20
High School and Junior High Mile: Free
FitKidz Mile: Free
Friday, May 26, Registration and Packet Pickup
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave
Saturday, May 27, Race Night Schedule
5:00 - 6:30 TMC 5k Registration and Packet Pickup, 200 South Sixth Avenue
6:00 pm Start Open Mile Race -- for all ages, all abilities, all bodies, with prize money and finisher medals
6:15 pm High School and Junior High Mile
6:30 pm Start SAR FitKidz Mile -- free for all children under 12
7:00 pm Start TMC 5k Run/Walk
8:30 pm or so 5k and Mile Awards
9:00 or so: Shut down Beer Garden, adjourn for Hotel Congress after-party
Post-race through June
For anyone who misses race weekend, shirts and medals of registrants will be available at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell through the end of June. T-shirt sizing first come, first served. We will donate all remaining souvenirs on July 1st, so please be sure to pick up your items or send someone to pick them up before July 1st.
We're super grateful to Sharon Bart and the whole crew at The Running Shop for all the help with this event.
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Downtown: Hotel Discount & Parking Information |
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Race Hotel: Wanna' visit Tucson or enjoy a staycation? Check out the TMC Meet Me Downtown discounted pricing for the brand new Hampton Inn, 141 North Stone, in Downtown Tucson, steps from the starting line. Queen or King beds, suite or single room, as you wish. Here are the booking links:
Parking: There will be plenty of Downtown street parking and City lot parking. See Park Tucson's website here for details on Downtown parking.
Do not block driveways, do not park in red zones, do not park in permitted spots, and be mindful of all traffic and parking laws -- we don't want you to get in the way of the neighbors and we don't want you to get a ticket!
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Miscellaneous Items: social media tags, FitKidz details, vendors, weather, and more |
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Social Media: Please tag @runtucson and @runsar and @rrca with any instagram posts -- you can use hashtags #meetmedown5k or #tmcmeetmedowntown or #gabezimmermantriplecrown or anything else you want . . .
FitKidz:
- Free FitKidz registration for children 12-and-under is open and ongoing
- The SAR FitKidz tent will be on the lawn near the Children's Museum, near 12th Street. Please be ready for the FitKidz start at 6:30.
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The Children's Museum is offering free admission on race afternoon with a race number -- if an adult runs, a child gets in free. If a child runs, an adult gets in for free. Just show your race number or your FitKidz number at the entrance. The Children's Museum courtyard will be open from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with regular courtyard activities like the bubble garden, blue blocks, and bicycles. The Museum itself will close at 5:00 pm on race night.
Skratch Labs: Skratch Labs will provide hydration samples
Running Shop: Our friends at the Running Shop will have their tent available to talk about any running needs you may have
Pets on the Course: Please do not bring your pets. While we love our dog Polo, dogs are not allowed on the race course as part of the event. It will be a hot night, so it's best if you leave your pooch at home.
Strollers: Yes, you can absolutely run or walk with a stroller.
Wheelchairs: Yes, this is a Chair-Friendly event. Be mindful of traffic and urban streets, but absolutely!
Weather: The race is planned rain or shine. Race day is due to be sunny, with start time temperatures around 95 degrees - but we hope it will be a dry heat. Be mindful of the weather conditions and be sure to hydrate, wear loose-fitting, light-weight clothing, and sunscreen for the afternoon activities.
PortoJohns: This year, ACE Portables has provided portojohns along the north wall of the Children's Museum facing towards 15th Street.
Water on the Route: For public health reasons, it is best if every runner brings their own water for their run. We will have a water stop at approximately the 1.5 mile mark, 6th Avenue and 15th Street.
Thanks to Greater Tucson Leadership for managing the finish line water stop!
Food Trucks: You can purchase additional items from the Food Truck Round-Up at the finish line!
DJ: DJ Clint Pettinger will be on hand, providing the sound and helping with announcements.
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Thanks to local brewing company, Pueblo Vida for providing the cold beverages for race night. Every registrant 21+ receives one free pour. Additional pours are $5. No one under 21 is allowed into the Beer Garden.
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Thanks to the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists for taking over the annual Beer Garden this year. Every dollar from the Beer Garden goes to our friends at the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists, a non-profit club devoted to mountain biking, trail development, and creating environmentally and socially-responsible fitness opportunities.
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Live Music: Blondie All Over |
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Announcing Blondie All Over as the main stage band at the 2022 TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk and Festival of Miles.
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Check out the fun comic book reading and drawing activities hosted by special guest, Comic Bookmobile |
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Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown FAQ |
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Q: What goodies to the GGZTC registrants receive?
A: The first 500 GZTC participants will receive the TMC Meet Me Downtown souvenir race shirt and the special souvenir medal and Gabe Zimmerman t-shirt (pictured here).
Q: Do I get the medal if I have signed up for the TMC Meet Me Downtown?
A: No. The souvenir medal is only for those who have registered for the Triple Crown.
Q: If I signed up for the TMC 5k, can I still sign up for the Triple Crown?
Q: What if I can't be in Tucson for all of the Triple Crown races? Am I out of luck or can I do the Virtual Triple Crown?
A: You can do one, two, or all of the races Virtually and still receive all the great Triple Crown stuff.
Q: Do I have to run, or can I walk?
A: You can run or walk and you can hike, race or stroll, the goal is simply to be outside and be moving!
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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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Run Tucson (www.RunTucson.net) produces dynamic running and walking events in Arizona. We partner with Tucson Medical Center, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, the Running Shop, the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, the KGUN Morning Blend, Cox Communications, Downtown Tucson Partnership, Rio Nuevo, Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce, and more.
Run Tucson is proud to coach The Workout Group, now in its 24th season of coaching runners in Tucson and around the nation.
Over the years, Run Tucson has raised over $300,000 for organizations such as BEYOND-Tucson, Cox Charities, the Children's Museum Tucson, Educational Enrichment Foundation, Greater Tucson Leadership, the Humane Society, Team Hoyt, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, and more.
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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 Tucson, or as part of Meet Me at Maynard's, Meet Me Wednesday's, Meet Me Downtown PHX.
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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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