Tentative Plan

Thursday, April 16

4:00 - 6:00 pm Packet pickup and in-person registration at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell, Tucson

T-shirts to the first 600 registered, sizing and style on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes: If you ordered a souvenir medal or hat, you can pick it up at packet pickup.
Yes: You can pick up the number/shirt of other people
Yes: You can shop for cool goodies at The Running Shop. 
Yes: It may be crowded, so please be nice to everyone
Yes: Be sure to take pins and pin your number on the front of your racing shirt.

 
Saturday, April 18 at Biosphere 2, 32540 S Biosphere Rd, Oracle, AZ 85739 

• Please consider carpooling.
• Please park in the main parking lot at the Biosphere 2.  
• Please follow the directions of the Biosphere 2 staff on hand.  
• Late arrivals may be asked to park in overflow parking, adding about 5-10 minutes to the walk to the packet pickup location.

7:15-8:15 am Race day registration and packet pick up in the parking lot by the front entrance at the Biosphere 2.  Pick up your race shirt and colorful race bib number.  If you ordered a souvenir medal or hat, you can pick it up at packet pickup.

• YES: all registrants can pick up their race number and race shirt on Saturday morning before the race
• YES: if you ordered a souvenir medal you can pick that up on race morning
• YES: it may be a bit crowded with folks all arriving at the last minute, so as with any activity it is best to give yourself plenty of time
• YES: it will help if you have your registration confirmation email readily available

8:30 am Start time for TMC Earth Day 5k Run/Walk

• We will have one large chip-timed start for all runners and walkers.  
• Your official time will begin when you cross the mats underneath the arch.  Your official finishing time will be recorded when you cross the mats at the finish.
• Please allow for the fastest runners in the front, walkers towards the back.  
• Please be mindful of chair athletes and strollers.  

8:30 or so: Food trucks, with snacks and drinks available for purchase by runners, walkers, and spectators

9:45 am Free Kids Dash on the Great Lawn, an informal sprint around the grass field for youngsters 

10:00 am Approximate time for overall and age-group awards, courtesy of the Running Shop. Remaining shirts and shirt size swap available,, first-come, first-served.

10:15 Event wrap-up

Ongoing: Tour the Biosphere 2: All registrants can visit Biosphere2 on their own -- no need for a formal tour! All non-running guests can purchase Biosphere 2 admission for the discounted rate of $10 (before 8:30 am) and all children under 12 are free.

 

Post-race: If you can't make the race weekend activities, please note that any remaining shirts will be brought to the Running Shop and available for pickup between April 21 - May 15. To get the size you want, pick up your shirt in advance.