TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler/5k

Saturday, August 30th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Packet pickup and in-person registration directions:

We will use the new "dynamic bib" system: when you go inside The Running Shop, find the registration tables at the back of the store.  When you get to the front of the line, simply tell the volunteer your name.  Using a tablet, they will look your name up in the online registration platform, assign you a bib number, give you the bib number, give you a shirt, and send you on your way.  It helps if you have your race registration confirmation email, but it is not necessary. 

• If you have hyphenated or multiple last names, please tell the volunteers the name that you registered under.
• We've made note of your requested shirt size, but shirt sizing is available on a first-come, first-served basis as we do our best to ensure that everyone gets the size that best fits.
• Yes, you can pick up the number and shirt for other people; please be mindful of the crowds and don't expect the volunteers to handle a lengthy list at one time if there is a line.
• Yes, folks can register through on Saturday, via RunSignup, cash or check.
• Those who have registered after August 27th or who will register after August 27th will be asked to pick up their shirt (if available) at the SAR tent after the race starting at about 8:00am on a first-come, first-served basis.
• 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 1st at Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail Rd, Visitor Center Parking Lot

NOTE: You can pick up your race shirt and race number on race morning at Saguaro National Park East, but there is no in-person registration in Saguaro National Park on race day.

5:00 am - 5:45 am: packet pickup. All shirt sizing is first-come, first-served. We will use the new "dynamic bib" system: when you go inside The Running Shop, find the registration tables at the back of the store.  When you get to the front of the line, simply tell the volunteer your name.  Using a tablet, they will look your name up in the online registration platform, assign you a bib number, give you the bib number, give you a shirt, and send you on your way.  It helps if you have your race registration confirmation email, but it is not necessary. 

5:30 am: 8-Mile Walk Early Start.

• This early start is designed solely to support walkers who will be on the course for more than 2.5 hours.  Early start walkers, please be sure to provide room on the road so that people can pass you. Early start closes at 5:33 am.  
• Please, be respectful of the early start rules. 
• Make sure your race number is pinned to the front of your shirt.
• Please bring your own hydration. If you think you will be out for more than 2 hours, bring sports drink or other electrolyte drink.

6:00 am: 8-Mile Run Start

• Make sure your race number is pinned to the front of your shirt.
• Please bring your own hydration. If you think you will be out for more than 2 hours, bring sports drink or other electrolyte drink.This gun-timed start is the start for runners and run/walkers of all ages and abilities.  
• You must start at 6:00 am to be eligible for age group, overall awards, and Grand Prix points. The 8-mile start line closes by 6:04 am.  NOTE: Overall winners will be decided by so-called gun-time at 6:00 am, with age groups awarded by so-called chip-time.  
• Your Race Number: Use safety pins to attach your race number to the front of your shirt.  Do not wrinkle it.  Make sure it can be seen at the start/finish lines.
• Starting Line Order: To ensure a safe and fair start, please line up in expected minutes-per-miler order.  For example, if you will run 5 or 6 minutes per mile, please start at the front, followed in order by those who expect to run 7-minutes per mile, then 8-minute-milers, 9-minute milers, 10-minute milers, 11-minute milers, 12-minute milers, and walkers of all speeds.
• If you are pushing a stroller, please allow enough room around you to be safe and courteous to the other participants.  
• Guided athletes and their guides, please be sure you have enough room to safely manage the crowds.
• Be aware of the various speedbumps on the course.  Be aware of rattlesnakes and other wildlife.

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. The 5k start-line closes 5 minutes after the 5k starts.

• Your Race Number: Use safety pins to attach your race number to the front of your shirt.  Do not wrinkle it.  Make sure it can be seen at the start/finish lines.
• Starting Line Order: To ensure a safe and fair start, please line up in expected minutes-per-miler order.  For example, if you will run 5 or 6 minutes per mile, please start at the front, followed in order by those who expect to run 7-minutes per mile, then 8-minute-milers, 9-minute milers, 10-minute milers, 11-minute milers, 12-minute milers, and walkers of all speeds.
• If you are pushing a stroller, please allow enough room around you to be safe and courteous to the other participants.  
• Guided athletes and their guides, please be sure you have enough room to safely manage the crowds.
• Be aware of the various speedbumps on the course.  Be aware of rattlesnakes and other wildlife.

8:00 am: Visitor Center opens 

8:00 am: Course Closure Rules: Due to public safety concerns, all 8-mile participants must be beyond the 5-mile mark by 8:00 am, with the National Park Service reserving the right to pick up participants in a sag vehicle.

8:30 am: Approximate time award ceremony begins at SAR tent, most likely starting with 5k then 8-miler afterwards. Depending on internet capabilities, results will posted to www.roadrunnerracetiming on race morning, then on www.runsar.org late in the day.

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

10am - 2pm: The Running Shop is offering a special Labor Day Sale (3055 North Campbell Avenue)

September: Any remaining race shirts will be available at the Running Shop through the end of September. 

NOTES:

• Make sure your race number is pinned to the front of your shirt. Please bring your own hydration. If you think you will be out for more than 2 hours, bring sports drink or other electrolyte drink.
• Prize money and overall awards are awarded based on "gun-time" while age group awards will be awarded based on chip-time
• "Gun Time" means that you are timed based on the single starting time, marked by the so-called starter's start -- in this case, at 6:00 am.
• Chip Time means that your time official begins when you cross the start-line mat and that your official time ends when you cross the finish-line mat.