Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler/5k

Please click here for the final pre-race email to all race participants, with details on the race weekend.

Saturday, August 31st 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Packet pickup at the Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave.  Shirt sizing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Yes, you can pick up the number and shirt for other people; please be mindful of the crowds.
• Yes, there is race day registration, cash or check only.  Those who register after the 750 cap will be asked to pick up their shirt at the SAR tent after the race.
• Registration on September 2nd via cash or check
• Yes, the Running Shop is holding their annual Labor Day sale, with discounts on sale shoes, sale apparel, and regular apparel.  

Race Day Monday, September 2nd

Race Location: Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail Rd, Visitor Center Parking Lot

5:00 am - 5:45 am: packet pickup.  All shirt sizing is first-come, first-served. NOTE: There is no in-person registration in Saguaro National Park on race day.

5:30 am: 8-Mile Walk Start.  Anyone can do the early start, but all early-starters are not eligible for awards

6:00 am: 8-Mile Run Start. This is the Open Start for all runners.  You must start at 6:00 am to be eligible for age group, overall awards, and Grand Prix points

6:05 am: 5k Run/Walk Start.  The 5k event begins after the 8-mile start, at about 6:05 am.  All 5k participants start at the same time.

8:00 am: Visitor Center Opens; Awards begin, most likely starting with 5k then 8-miler afterwards

9:00 am: Route closes, with National Park Service reserving the right to pick up late-finish athletes, depending on safety concerns

9:30 am: Approximate time when the Park opens to all vehicle traffic

NOTE: Race sponsor The Running Shop will be open from 10am - 2pm on Labor Day Monday.  Any remaining race shirts will be available at the Running Shop (3055 North Campbell Avenue) through the end of September.