Race Information
Start times Course Directions and parking Packet Pickup "Catch a Criminal" Awards & prizes Finisher Medals Post race Volunteers Spectators
Start times
Saturday, September 13, 2008
- 5K Cross-Country: 7:00am
- 1 Mile Health Walk: 7:05am
- Kids' Mascot Chase: 7:45am
- Kids' Mini Marathon: 8:00am
Course
One loop around the golf course starting and finishing in the SW corner. Click here for a course map (PDF).
Directions and parking
The Start/Finish line is located on the NE corner of Randolph Way and 22nd Street.
From I-10 take the 22nd St exit and drive 5.1 miles to destination. Turn north on Randolph way to park. Please follow the parking attendants' instructions. Click here for a Google map.
Packet Pickup
Please see Registration page for packet pickup and late registration instructions.
"Catch a Criminal" at the 5k Run
Serious about fighting crime? Think you're fast enough to catch criminals on the run? We have the event for you!
We will have real TPD officers dressed in "criminal/prisoner" outfits—they will be out on the course running, walking or jogging when the race starts. Your job is to catch as many "criminals" as you can and get a sticker from them.
Turn in the stickers you collect at the end of your run and the person with the most stickers (the one who "caught the most criminals") will receive a dinner for four (4) at a local restaurant! All who enter this contest will receive a special medal at the end of the event!
Awards and Prizes
Top Fundraising Prize:
The Top Fundraiser (the individual who raises and turns in the most money by event day) will receive a Grand Prize (to be announced). Download a pledge form here (PDF)
Largest Team Award:
A trophy/plaque will be awarded to the Largest Team.
Overall/Masters/Age Group Awards (5K):
A custom plate and a special champion's T-shirt will be awarded to the first-place overall male and female finishers. Second and third-place overall male and female finishers will receive a special champion's T-shirt and a custom tile.
The first-place male and female in Masters 40+, Grand Masters 50+ and Senior Masters 60+ will receive a custom plate and a special champion's T-shirt.
Both men and women U10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75+ age groups will be awarded with a special champion's T-shirt for first place. Second and third place in each age group will be awarded with a custom tile.
Finisher Medals:
Every finisher gets a medal! (Click image to enlarge)
Post Race
Please join us after the race for post race festivities and awards ceremony. Overall, masters and age-group award and a series of special awards will be presented at 8:30am.
Enjoy music, displays set up by our sponsors, the Tucson Police Foundation and the Tucson Police Department.
Volunteers
Help is always welcomed. If you cannot or you don't want to run the event please volunteer. For volunteer opportunities please e-mail laszloo@hotmail.com or call 520.270.0763.
Spectators
The new cross country course is very spectator friendly! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for watching the races and the awards celebration.