Hello Run Tucson friends! Well, we lost a few subscribers when we sent our recent notes about health care and public lands, but we're happy that the rest of you seem to have stuck around.

For those in Tucson, here are a few things to do over the coming weeks:

Friday, July 11: Happy Hour Hobble by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners

• Walk or run, then socialize -- see www.runsar.org for details
• Place: Slow Body Beer Co. – 831 E. 17th St., Tucson, AZ 85719
• Time: Sign in at 5:30 PM | Raffle at 6:00 PM | Run at 6:05 PM 
• Hobblers will get $1 off first draft drink.
• Special thanks to Craig and Noemi Mills for all their work on HHH!
• Cost: Free

Friday, July 25: Tucson's 250th Birthday Murals Unveiling Celebration

• Walk, jog, or simply hang out. Meet the artists, snag a drink, and enjoy some social time with cool folks who love art, fitness, and Downtown. Thanks to Run Tucson sponsors Downtown Tucson Partnership and Rio Nuevo.
• RSVP and see details here.
• Place: HighWire – 30 S Arizona Ave, Downtown Tucson
• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Cost: Free

Ongoing Monday Nights: Free Walk/Run at Meet Me Monday's by BEYOND

• Place: MSA Annex/Westbound, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
• Time: Every Monday 5:15pm check-in
• Guided walks leave at 5:30pm
• See: https://www.beyond-tucson.org/programs/meet-me-monday

Ongoing Tuesday Nights through July 22nd: Summer Track and Field Meets, presented by the City of Tucson at Drachman Stadium

• Place: Drachman Stadium, 501 S. Plumer Ave.
• Time: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; Field events begin at 6:30 p.m., Running races begin at 7 p.m.
• Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older)

Ongoing: TMC Health activities

• See the TMC event website for ongoing fitness and wellness activities throughout the Southern Arizona region: https://events.tmcaz.com/events/
• Check out these Tucson Medical Center tips for youth and children's safety: https://www.tmchealth.tmcaz.com/en/kids-safety

If you want us to share any other events, let us know -- we'll post more to our www.facebook.com/runtucson and www.instagram.com/runtucson pages.

Thanks all,

Randy and Tia Accetta

randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net | www.runtucson.net

Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners on an exhilarating run through the Cactus Forest, a surreal landscape of towering saguaros at the base of the rugged Rincon Mountains.

Capped at 750 total participants. Free race shirt for all registrants with the option of purchasing an additional souvenir medal for $15.

Prize money for course records, age group from the Running Shop, a souvenir shirt, and post-race fun for all. Your race entry provides a day pass into Saguaro National Park.

The race is produced by SAR, whose original founders created the race back in 1971. SAR members earn points towards SAR's Running Shop/Mizuno Grand Prix.

See www.runsar.org for their schedule of fall events, membership details, and info on other SAR activities.

Current Pricing: $50 for both 8-miler and 5k, with National Park Pass or SAR member discount

Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners on an exhilarating run through the Cactus Forest, a surreal landscape of towering saguaros at the base of the rugged Rincon Mountains.

Capped at 750 total participants. Free race shirt for all registrants with the option of purchasing an additional souvenir medal for $15.

Prize money for course records, age group from the Running Shop, a souvenir shirt, and post-race fun for all. Your race entry provides a day pass into Saguaro National Park.

The race is produced by SAR, whose original founders created the race back in 1971. SAR members earn points towards SAR's Running Shop/Mizuno Grand Prix.

See www.runsar.org for their schedule of fall events, membership details, and info on other SAR activities.

Current Pricing: $50 for both 8-miler and 5k, with National Park Pass or SAR member discount

Run or walk A-Mountain, with new staging along Cushing, near the Mercado Annex

The first 1000 half-marathon and 4-mile registrants receive a souvenir medal and race shirt. We're working on the artwork, so more to follow!

Approximately 400 slots remain.

Plus discounted beer at Westbound, snacks, drinks, prize money, Running Shop/Mizuno Grand Prix, Running Shop Age Group Prizes, and more.

Current Pricing: $75 for the Half-Marathon, $40 for the 4-Miler.

NEW TRAIL MARATHON ADDED TO GRAND CANYON TRAIL EVENTS ON OCTOBER 25th!

We just announced the addition of a Marathon distance, so come up to Northern Arizona and enjoy a beautiful run along the Coconino Plateay in the Kaibab National Forest

We're keeping prices low, so make your plans to join us at this grand vacation race near the spectacular South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Race shirt + souvenir finishers medal and free beer for all registrants! Plus a fundraising pancake breakfast, local tourist discounts, local lodging discounts, prize money, age group awards, and more!

Current Pricing: $80 for the Marathon, $80 for the Half-Marathon, $40 for the 5k, $10 for the Kids 5k.

Price increase July 5th.

Capped at 600 participants. Approximately 250 slots remain.

Once again partnering with the famed El Tour de Tucson bicycle event, Run Tucson is proud to present the 3rd Annual El Tour 5k Run/Walk.

An event designed for all ages, all abilities, and all bodies! 

A slight course change will lead to faster times! Details coming soon!

Every finisher in this chip-timed 5K will receive a souvenir medallion as they cross the finish line. You can purchase this nifty El Tour de Tucson souvenir shirt for $15 as an add-on at registration.

You can walk the 3.1 mile Downtown course or you can race it, with overall winners and age-group winners receiving gift cards to Fleet Feet Tucson.

Current Pricing: $25

Contact RRCA and USATF-Certified Coach Tia Accetta for information on summer group runs or individual coaching: tia@runtucson.net

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