Hello Run Tucson folks!

Running is such a great sport -- it gives us a reason to exercise, it gives us a chance to test ourselves, ans it brings people together who wouldn't otherwise hang out.

We're grateful that all of you are part of this beautiful community, and we wish you the best in your upcoming training and racing, whether you run, walk, or roll.

Cheers,

Randy and Tia Accetta

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

Last week was super-busy:

• Runner's World quoted us in a number of articles recently. One of the articles is about how to re-think the Long Run.

Here's a link to the piece -- if you can't read it online, here's a pdf.

• Saturday night, we received the GTL Alumni Leadership Award at the Community Impact Awards. We don't normally promote ourselves, but here is the award video that GTL put together about Randy. Thanks to Helen Gomez, Tim Bentley, Greg Wenneborg, Jannie Cox, and Tia for their participation.

Interested in community leadership? Click here for information on applying to the upcoming "Lead Tucson" Program.

• On Sunday morning, we helped the Southern Arizona Roadrunners produce the TMC Arizona Distance Classic.

You can see the SAR race report here, including details on results, how to pick up awards at The Running Shop, next year's discount, donations to St. Luke's Home, and our thank you to volunteers, partners, and sponsors. You can also see more of Damion Alexander's photos here.

• Our next event is on Saturday April 18th, the TMC Earth Day 5k at the Biosphere 2, with cool souvenirs and free entry to the world-renowned Biosphere 2 in Oracle, Arizona.

• April 26th is the first-ever Rancho Sahuarita Lakeside 5k Run/Walk. Click here for details on this fun-filled, low-key 5k that raises funds for the Diamond Cancer Center.

• Saturday night, May 30th is the 20th Annual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk in dynamic Downtown Tucson, with a Festival of Miles that includes a free kids Mile, free HS mile, and an Open Mile. This is the first leg of the 2026 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown.

• Want more? Check out the local SAR calendar, including the Sabino Canyon Classic, Cinco de Mayo 10k, and Tucson 5000. Speaking of SAR, you can visit the SAR booth at the Tucson Festival of Books on Saturday and Sunday, March 14th-15th, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM in Science City, in the Science of Everyday Life Neighborhood.

TMC Earth Day at the Biosphere 2 Highlights: 

• Beautiful scenery, great weather, and a fun race morning experience at the stunning Biosphere 2
• Sublimated souvenir shirt to first 700 registrants
• Souvenir Medal for sale $15 as add-on
• Overall and age group awards of Running Shop gift certificates to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group finishers

Pricing:

$40 for 5k

$10 for kids 14U

Plus:

• Free entry to the Biosphere 2 on race day
• Discount to Arizona Zip Line

Have you seen our race map at The Running Shop at 3055 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson? Thanks to Cirrus Visual for all the help . . .

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Who Sends These? To promote our mission of making our hometowns better through running, Run Tucson advocates for health & fitness, enhancing community engagement, and promoting the local economy. 

In addition, we make significant contributions to worthy charities, providing over $350,000 to local organizations over the years.

Our partners include the Biosphere 2, the Town of Tusayan, Saguaro National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, the Downtown Tucson Partnership, Rio Nuevo, the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, Empire Ranch Foundation, plus Tucson Medical Center, BEYOND-Tucson, and a host of local sponsors.

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