2022 RUN TUCSON EVENT NEWS |
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Hello to our Run Tucson running and walking friends.
Well, after the Grand Canyon Trail race last month, we took a deep breath (and a brief nap) and then began planning for 2022.
As always, our goal is to make life better through running.
As you can see in the list of 2022 events below, our schedule is suitable for everyone, with one event on a Saturday night, two on Saturday mornings, one on a Monday morning, and two on Sunday mornings. This year, you can run or walk a half marathon, a 15k, an 8-miler, a 10k, six separate 5k's, and a few single mile events.
Circumstances are keeping us from holding our New Year's Day Hair of the Dog and the TMC Sunrise at Old Tucson Trail Run (details below), so our first event will be April 23rd, with the first-ever Earth Day 5k at the Biosphere 2, a celebration of Earth Day and a fundraiser for the Biosphere 2 research projects.
Walk or run 'em all and you'll be fit, happy, and have a whole new wardrobe -- plus a bunch of our traditional souvenir coaster medals!
--Randy and Tia Accetta, plus the crew at Run Tucson
randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net | info@runtucson.net
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New Year's Day Hair of the Dog 8k |
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Cancelled for 2022 - but we'll be back in '23!
We're sorry to say that we're unable to produce the 2022 edition of the New Year's Day Hair of the Dog.
Run Tucson is a family entity, but this year we have family obligations and we can't get a crew together over the winter holidays to produce this event. We're sorry to let you down -- we know it's a fun way to kick off the New Year.
We're grateful to the ongoing support of our beneficiary, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and to our sponsor, Fleet Feet Tucson.
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TMC Sunrise at Old Tucson |
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Yup, another one bites the dust . . .
While we love this event, the famed Old Tucson Studios is still closed for operations and we can't produce the event in winter 2022.
We're working with Pima County on plans for continuing this fun-filled, family-friendly trail event.
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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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2022 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown |
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Receive a special "Run Tucson" souvenir shirt, unique Gabe Z souvenir medal, and entry into three 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 to Ross Zimmerman, Emily Nottingham, and the entire Zimmerman family for 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.
Registration Opens Soon
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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.
Registration Opens Soon
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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.
Registration Opens Soon
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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.
Registration Opens Soon
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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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Thanks to our 2021 partners |
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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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