Click here for the final pre-race email to all registrants, with info on the schedule, parking, bathrooms, weather, awards and more.   Friday, May 31, In-person Registration and Packet Pickup: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell Ave Step 1: Come to the tent outside the Running Shop and give your name to the volunteers. Step 2: Our race timer (Roadrunner Race Timing) is using the new RunSignup tool of dynamic bib numbers, so when they get your name the volunteers will make a race number for you and do a quick check of your race info. If you are doing the TMC 5k ..read more

Click here for the story of why we started the TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run 18 years ago . . . Hello to Run Tucson folks. We’re writing this exactly three weeks from the June 1st TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k. Three weeks from today we’ll be at the Children’s Museum in Downtown Tucson, setting up the barricades, hanging banners, and getting ready to host 2000 runners and walkers at the 18th Annual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k. 18 years. Jeeze Louise, but that’s a long time and we’re grateful to the Southern Arizona Roadrunners running club for all the hard work on this event over the year ..read more

Shaelyn and the crew from Yoga Pod are back to guide us through a dynamic stretch routine.  This is a useful series of movements to work through before your run as a warm-up. Shae reminds us to use our core and other muscles to safely control each movement, with a focus on activating rather than stretching.  We’re not in grade school PE and there’s no award for reaching past your toes!  Find the Dynamic Stretch video here.  The post Using Dynamic Stretching as a Warm-up. appeared first on Run Tucson ..read more

Click here for the first pre-race email to all participants in the June 1st TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk. The post TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k — first pre-race email to participants appeared first on Run Tucson ..read more

We are excited to partner with our friends at Yoga Pod Tucson to learn more about using the practice of yoga as a functional mobility, strength and recovery tool.   Shaelyn insists that you don’t have to be flexible to benefit from yoga.  Follow along as she demonstrates some myofascial release techniques.   The post Yoga Pod Tips for Runners appeared first on Run Tucson ..read more

Click here for our newsletter with updated details on the 2204 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown. What you get when you register for the 2024 Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown Entry into the three unique events, with all race goodies including giveaways, age group awards, and more. The vibrant 2024 “Run Tucson” Gabe Zimmerman souvenir shirt featured above, in both unisex and “ladies” sizing The special Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown medal, a magnetic stained glass pie-shaped medallion featuring the colorful Tucson skyline, reminiscent of La Placita Village, original site of the T ..read more

Click here for the race report emailed to all race participants. Once again, we want to thank all 812 of you for being part of the 3rd Annual TMC Earth Day 5k. Here’s a link to the first race report we sent on Sunday afternoon with photos from John Harris, but below is a more detailed race report, with updates on results and awards, some new photos from Damion Alexander, and another round of thank-you’s to sponsors, volunteers, and donors. Click here for the full race results at www.roadrunnerracetiming.com, including a click-through to the finish video for every participant. Cl ..read more

April 18 Update #1: Click here for the final pre-race email that has been sent to all participants, with details on the schedule, the course, driving directions, awards, and more. April 18 Update #2: Although online registration has closed, in-person registration is available at these three times and locations: * Thursday, April 18 4:00 – 6:00 pm  at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell, Tucson.  Packet pickup and in-person registration. * Friday, April 19 4:00 – 6:00 pm at The Running Shop, 3055 North Campbell, Tucson.  Packet pickup and in-person registration. * Saturday, Ap ..read more

We’re thrilled to once again partner with our friends at the famed El Tour de Tucson bike ride to hold the 2nd annual El Tour de Tucson 5k Run/Walk.  Held on Saturday, November 23rd in the heart of Downtown Tucson, we expect 1000 runners and walkers to join us on a flat and fast 3.1 mile route.  Early registration in April is a mere $20, going to $25 on May 1st. Be part of all the El Tour festivities, with an expo, beer garden, music, and more.  See registration information here. Click here for our recent e-newsletter announcement.   The post El Tour de Tucson 5k Run/Walk R ..read more

Click here for the email that was sent to the pre-registered runners and walkers, with all sorts of details for the race week.  See information on the course map, driving directions, sponsors, and more. The post Updated Participant Details for April 20th TMC Earth Day 5k Run/Walk at the Biosphere 2 appeared first on Run Tucson ..read more