Additional Information
The 5K run will head north on Columbus, turning onto the Rillito River Pathway (pending construction), offering a USAT&F certified flat, scenic mountain run/walk for participants of all ages and levels. We welcome everyone to participate: competitive runners, recreational walkers, baby joggers, wheelchair athletes, dog walkers, and seniors.
Print out a registration form (PDF Format) to mail in. Please go to: www.tucsonymca.org/5k
FREE: 200 yd Fun Run for all kids 8 & under. Start time: 9:30 am in the park, near the same area as the start/finish of the adult race. All children receive a certificate and prizes for finishing.
FREE: Daycare available (8-10am) to the first 20 children signed up.
FREE: Shuttles running from Camp Lowell Corporate Center (.5 miles away, on Fort Lowell, south side of street) to the start/finish line from 7:30-10:30am on race day.
FREE: Food & refreshments from the following companies: Water from Sleep America, Beyond Bread, Pepsi, Booster Juice, Trader Joes, Zipfizz, Trader Joe's, Eegee's.
FREE: Live music/entertainment from our exclusive radio sponsor 97.5 BOBFM, and the Tucson Taiko Co-Op Drumming Group to perform.
FREE: YMCA Rock Wall to climb.
FREE: Raffle prizes to be given away after the race are donated by: Chris French of Mary Kay, Westin La Paloma, Buddy's Grill, Costco, Brake Max, Safeway, La Salsa, Ziggi's, Rosa's Mexican Food, Yankz! SureLace System, Madaras Gallery, Hilton Tucson East. Must be present to win.
FREE: YMCA short sleeved t-shirts to first 450 people entered for the 5K.
Prizes: Courtesy of Fleet Feet Sports, prizes will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each 5-year age group. Top male and female 5k runners and top male and female 5k master's runners (40+) each receive a free pair of running shoes courtesy of Brooks Sports, Inc.
Packet Pick Up/Late Registration:
1) Saturday, 2/21/09, at Fleet Feet Sports NEW Location! 7301 E. Tanque Verde Road. 886-7800.
2) On race day from 7-8am in McCormick Park.
Race Day Registration: Available from 7-8am at McCormick Park. Cost is $20, cash or check only.
Call Jennifer McLean @ (520) 885-2782 for any questions or to volunteer.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors ($1,000+): Target, BHP Copper, Desert Diamond Casinos, Saint Frances Cabrini Church.
Gold ($500+): Sabino Electric, Tucson Electric Power, Pyramid Credit Union, Integra Group Real Estate LLC, R & A CPA's, Chase, Southern Arizona Endodontics, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute.
Silver ($250+): Ira J Gold & Company, MJM Consulting, Foot Solutions, Patio Pools, Mesch Clark & Rothschild PC, Earl Kai Chann Associates, The Shomac Group, University of Arizona Bookstores, DM Lovitt Insurance, AGM Container Controls, Inc., Tucson Gastroenterology Specialists, Hotel Congress.
Thank you to Clear Channel Communications for Billboard Space!
Thank you to Tucson Lifestyle for our February Spotlight Article!
