Sat September 9, 2023 Benson, AZ 85602 US Directions
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Events

PERFECT for an early morning workout with family and friends!

Whetstone 5k Run/Walk/Roll With The CATT

6:45AM MST - 8:30AM MST
Open to ages 4 - 104.
ONLY ACCESS TO MEGA RAFFLE!!!

Whetstone 10k Challenge Run With The CATT

6:30AM MST - 8:30AM MST

Place

714 S. J6 Ranch Road
Benson, AZ US 85602

Description

 YEAR 5 CELEBRATING FITNESS AND HEALTH!

BREATH-TAKING EARLY MORNING 5K RUN WALK ROLL AND 10K CHALLENGE RUN!

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE   <>    INVITE YOUR FRIENDS  <>   AND SIGN-UP TODAY 

SAME FANTASTIC ROUTES AS LAST YEAR - SAME SPECTACULAR VIEWSCAPES

 

 MARK YOU CALENDAR NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2023!

  • Located 45 minutes southeast of Tucson, Arizona in the scenic Whetstone Mountains.
  • Out-and-back  routes with 2.5k downhill finish for both 5k and 10k.
  • Gun start at 6:30 A.M. (10k) and 6:45 A.M. (5k) after  SPECIAL 9-11 TRIBUTE and participants picking up hand flags who wish to run honoring those who perished in 2001.   
  • Professionally timed by On Your Left Fitness and Timing - custom chipped-bibs.
  • First - Third Place Awards for fastest Male and Female Participants presented as soon as results are finalized. 
  • General Raffle Winners posted before first participants cross the finish-line.
  • 10 Age Category Male and Female Winners, Ambassador Awards refunding Race Fee and Comping next Event, 10k $50 Red White and Blue Raffle, and  TOGETHER IS BETTER - Team $100 Mega Raffle, presented near 8:30 A.M.

CHECK  THE TABS ABOVE OR SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS:  

COURSE:  Both races start at a cool 4300' elevation, on pavement with adjacent grass.  The 5k gains 230' in elevation before participants execute a large sweeping mid-point turnaround to be rewarded with a fast downhill finish!  10k enthusiasts loop the elevation gain twice as they switch multiple times between pavement and trail before making the last turn for the 1 mile downhill finish framed with awesome valley views.  Manned water and aide stations will be provided for your comfort and safety.

WELCOME:  Ages 3 to 104!  Strollers, sport chairs, hand-cycles, and wheelchairs are allowed for the 5k.  Animals, bikes, skate boards, roller blades or other wheeled devises are not permitted. Although traffic is restricted to one lane with a pilot car, headphones are discouraged for runner safety.  

PARKING:  I-10 Exit 297 south onto J-6 Ranch Road, then follow the signs.  Multiple participants within same vehicle QUALIFY FOR PREMIER PARKING.  Be close to Check-In; Registration Tables; Info Boards; Portable Bathrooms; the Start/Finish Line; Post Nutrition Station; and, of course, the Awards/Prize Corral!

RACE INFO:  NOTE REGISTRATION DEADLINE MIDNIGHT SEPTEMBER 6TH Due to spotty Internet Service on-site,  NO On-Site Registration. 

WITH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BEGINNING ON MAY 10TH, Young Children Discounts, and Group Registration, this is the best destination for family fun less than an hour from 15 southeastern Az. communities!  The first 15 participants to register get 5 bonus general raffle tickets! Keep checking back as race producers  update event information on their mission to plan the extraordinary.

FAMILIES:  YOUNG CHILDREN DISCOUNT: NOW families can share the fun!  All children accompanying parents will receive their own souvenir bib and finisher medal!  When birthdates are entered for children 4 to 8, registration will automatically be discounted to $5.00 after the waiver is signed.  Children wearing a chip bib for timing is optional.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

>racing bib with timing chip tag

>finishing medal with printed lanyard

>post-race nutrition

>online printable custom finisher's certificate

>access to live streaming results and immediate site-posted overall and age group / division results

AWARDS FOR 5K:  TO BE ELIGIBLE - REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT OF SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2023  
1ST OVERALL  MALE AND FEMALE - $25 GIFT CARD  PLUS MYSTERY PRODUCTS 
2ND OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE - $15 GIFT CARD PLUS MYSTERY PRODUCTS
3RD OVERALL  MALE AND FEMALE - $10 GIFT CARD PLUS MYSTERY PRODUCT
Top Male & Female Finishers in each of 10 Age Categories - Certificate and fun-time gift 
AWARDS FOR 10K:  TO BE ELIGIBLE - REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT SEPTEMBER 6, 2023. 
1ST PLACE  MALE AND FEMALE - $ 50 CASH PRIZE                                                                                                                                                                                                          2ND PLACE MALE AND FEMALE - $ 35 CASH PRIZE                                                                                                                                                                                                                3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE - $ 20 CASH PRIZE
Participants who collect route tokens are eligible for an amazing Red, White, and Blue Raffle Prize! 
TEAM CHALLENGE: THE BEST!   $100 MEGA "TOGETHER IS BETTER" RAFFLE! Gather your Coworkers, gym buddies, family and friends and start training!  Bragging rights and recognition for the FASTEST 5k and 10k teams, and the LARGEST participating team at event.  Use the team registration wizard to complete the task quickly and minimize transaction fees.  Check how Team "finishing times" are determined and how showing up to encourage team mates to take the lead can put you in the winner's circle!

 

CHECK BELOW FOR A PRINTABLE FLYER AND DIRECTIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REWARDS FROM THE MEGA "TOGETHER IS BETTER" CAMPAIGN AS EARLY AS 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO RACE DAY!

 

PRINTABLE FLYER FOR FRIENDS AT LINK BELOW.

                        

                             

PRACTICE WITH TEAM FOR MONTHLY DRAWING AND BONUS TICKETS FOR $100 TEAM MEGA RAFFLE ON EVENT DAY!

START EARNING BONSUS CHANCES AS EARLY AS JUNE 30TH

CLICK ON FLYER TO PRINT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

 

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