Hello to our Run Tucson friends . . . next up from Run Tucson are two great events at two amazing locations:
Sunday, October 23 at the Biosphere 2 in scenic Oracle, Arizona is the TMC Get Moving Tucson 15k, 5k, Cox Free Family Mile + SAR free FitKidz Mile, produced in partnership with the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2. See below for the course maps, with an easier but still beautiful 15k course!
Saturday, November 5 in the Kaibab Forest at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon and 5k Walk/Run, produced in partnership with the City of Tusayan (sometimes known as the Grand Canyon Village)
Visit us www.runtucson.net. The NEWS feature on our homepage has up-to-the-minute updates on all upcoming events.
--Randy and Tia Accetta, plus the crew at Run Tucson
randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net | info@runtucson.net
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TMC Get Moving at the Biosphere |
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TMC Get Moving Tucson, now a 15k and 5k at the Biosphere 2
Sunday, October 23, 2022
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Run or walk at the world-famous Biosphere 2, in Oracle, nestled against the western foothills of the mighty Catalina Mountains
The first 600 entrants will receive:
- a souvenir race coaster medal
- long-sleeve technical shirt
- free entry to Biosphere 2
- age group awards and prize money details announced soon
- live music from Shrimp Chaperone
- food and drinks and other fun post-race activities
Our old A-Mountain course is still facing construction, so we'll once again run and walk at the world-renowned Biosphere 2. You can choose from three distances:
- The 15k (9.3 miles) will cover the rolling hills of Biosphere Road and the scenic Biosphere 2 property.
- The 5k will start/finish at the Great Lawn with views of the geodesic Biosphere architecture.
- The free FitKidz One Mile and COX Family Mile will be an out-and back family-friendly activity.
Price:
- $60 for 15k race
- $45 for 5k race
- free for COX Family Mile and SAR's FitKidz mile, children 12 and under
Planned Event Times:
6:15-7:00 AM: Registration and packet pickup
7:00 AM: TMC 15k Race Start
7:15 AM: TMC 5k Race Start
8:30 AM: SAR FitKidz Mile and Cox Free Family Mile Start
Beneficiaries: Proceeds will benefit The Biosphere 2, Step up to Justice, Team Hoyt Arizona, the BEYOND-Tucson Foundation, and the Southern Arizona Roadrunners
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15k map and elevation chart -- did I mention that we cut out 5 hills? |
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TMC Get Moving 5k route
The free Cox Family Mile and SAR FitKidz Mile will start at the Great Lawn and go out to the 1-mark and back
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Grand Canyon Trail Races
near the South Rim
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Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon & 5k
Saturday, November 5, 2022
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Run or walk a half-marathon or 5k in the beautiful 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.
There are about 60 entry slots available.
Price:
- $100 for Trail Half Marathon
- $40 for 5k run/walk
Tentative Schedule
Friday, November 4, 2022
4:00 - 6:00 pm Packet Pickup and Last-Minute Registration at IMAX Theater, 450 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Saturday, November 5, 2022
7:00- 8:15 AM: Packet Pickup and Race Check-in
Location: Outside the IMAX Theater, 450 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
7:30 AM: Half Marathon trickle start opens, with ongoing trickle start
8:30 AM: Half Marathon Prize Money Start, start line closes.
8:45 AM: 5k Start
11:00 AM: All half marathoners need to be through mile 10 by 11:00 am.*
12:30 PM: Timing at finish line closes.
1:00 PM: Breakdown of event site begins.
*Course closure times are tentative depending on weather and safety conditions.
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Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners |
We are grateful for our 25+ year friendship. See www.runsar.org for details on membership, social events, and upcoming races
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Speaking of free, don't forget to visit the popular Meet Me at Maynard's in Downtown Tucson every Monday night and Meet Me Wednesday's at St. Phillip's Plaza on, you guessed it, Wednesday nights. See www.meetmeatmaynards.com for all the details.
Meet Me is produced by our friends at BEYOND-Tucson and TMC.
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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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To promote our mission of making Tucson better through running, Run Tucson advocates for health & fitness, enhancing community engagement, and promoting the local economy. 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.
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