El Tour de Tucson 5K
- Date Sat 23rd November 2024
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the El Tour de Tucson 5K, happening on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in the vibrant heart of Tucson, Pima! This exhilarating 3.1-mile run/walk is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities, whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker. Join the festivities as we expect over 1,000 enthusiastic 5K participants alongside 9,000 bike riders for an unforgettable experience.
The race kicks off at 7:15 AM with a scenic route through the lively downtown streets, finishing at El Parque de San Cosme. Every finisher will celebrate their achievement with a unique souvenir medallion, and awards await the fastest runners, courtesy of Fleet Feet Tucson! Leading up to the race, don't miss the El Tour Expo & Fiesta from November 21-22, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and much more! Mark your calendars for a day filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and endless fun at the El Tour de Tucson 5K!
The race kicks off at 7:15 AM with a scenic route through the lively downtown streets, finishing at El Parque de San Cosme. Every finisher will celebrate their achievement with a unique souvenir medallion, and awards await the fastest runners, courtesy of Fleet Feet Tucson! Leading up to the race, don't miss the El Tour Expo & Fiesta from November 21-22, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and much more! Mark your calendars for a day filled with community spirit, healthy competition, and endless fun at the El Tour de Tucson 5K!
Organiser's Description
NOVEMBER 11 UPDATE: C [https://conta.cc/3YN4iOy]LICK HERE FOR THE FIRST PRE-RACE EMAIL [https://conta.cc/3UMK7zl]SENT TO EARLY REGISTRANTS, WITH DETAILS ON THE RACE ROUTE, PACKET PICKUP, AND RACE DAY SCHEDULE.
WELCOME EARLY-BIRDS!! EL TOUR DE TUCSON [https://eltourdetucson.org] AND RUN TUCSON [http://www.runtucson.net] ARE EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE 2ND ANNUAL EL TOUR 5K RUN/WALK, IN THE HEART OF LIVELY DOWNTOWN TUCSON.
JOIN THE FUN: WE EXPECT OVER 9,000 BIKE RIDERS AND 1,000 IN THE 5K, SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE EXCITING EL TOUR EXPO & FIESTA FESTIVITIES ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, WITH THE BIKE AND RUN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD.
PERFECT FOR THE ACTIVE FAMILY -- RIDE THE TOUR OR WALK OR RUN THE 5K -- EITHER WAY, ENJOY A DOWNTOWN PARTY, DISCOUNTED HOTELS, AND MORE! OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, EVERY FINISHER IN THIS CHIP-TIMED 5K WILL RECEIVE A SOUVENIR MEDALLION AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
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 [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/tucson].
THE 5K WILL START AT THE EL TOUR START LINE AT 7:15 AM AND CRUISE THROUGH THE WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS OF DOWNTOWN TUCSON. THE FINISH IS BACK NEAR THE CONVENTION CENTER, AT EL PARQUE DE SAN COSME, JUST TWO BLOCKS FROM THE START LINE AND EXPO.
THE EL TOUR EXPO AND FIESTA IS A 3-DAY EXPO THAT LEADS UP TO THE BIG DAY. ENJOY EXHIBITS, DEMOS, CELEBRITY SIGNINGS, FOOD TRUCKS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND THE DRAGOON BREWING BEER GARDEN!
VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME: DON'T WANNA' RUN BUT STILL WANT TO BE PART OF THE FUN? SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE! [http://volunteersignup.org/M497P] YOU CAN BE A COURSE MONITOR, HAND OUT WATER, OR HAND OUT FINISHER MEDALS . . .
PLANNED EVENT WEEK SCHEDULE
WHEN AND WHERE: CASINO DEL SOL EXPO & FIESTA, TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBITION HALL, 260 SOUTH CHURCH AVENUE, IN DOWNTOWN TUCSON
Thursday, November 21, Noon 8:00 pm, Convention Center
Friday, November 22, Noon 8:00 pm, Convention Center
Saturday, November 23, 6:00 am - 7:00 am, Convention Center next to starting line on Cushing Street
Expo and Fiesta continuing until 6:00pm on Saturday
In-Person Registration: All in-person registration at the Expo will be done online using the RunSignup platform.\]
PICKING UP YOUR PACKET:
* Please be prepared to give the volunteers the last name and the assigned race number so that they can find your number.
* Use the "Find a Participant" search to find the race number for every registered participant.
* It may be crowded, so please be patient and please be kind to the volunteers.
ADD-ON PURCHASES: Please bring your purchase receipt to the Expo to pick up your various souvenirs.
UPDATED 5K RUN/WALK EVENT DAY SCHEDULE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
6:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet pickup and bathrooms at the Convention Center -- remember, the race starts promptly at 7:15 am, so give yourself enough time to get to the start line on Cushing Street
7:15 am: Start 5k Run/Walk, on Cushing Street between Church and Meyer
There are no formal pace corrals, so please join the starting line in terms of your expected pace: for example, speed demon who plan to run 5 or 6 minutes per mile should at the front near the starting scaffolding facing east, while those who expect to take 20-25 minutes per mile should start towards the back.
Finish at El Parque de San Cosme, near San Cosme Chapel at 460 West Simpson Street
Runners and Walkers, as you come off the paved path onto the finishing stretch, please finish to the left of the finish line arch
Finisher medals awarded to all finishers, given out by the GroGirlsGro volunteers
Finish line treats of bananas, oranges, and more, given out by volunteers from AAA Arizona
Music by Starlight Deejays, with face painting for the kiddos and activities by Raising Cane's, Tucson Roadrunners, and more
After the finish, head over to the Convention Center for live music, the beer garden and other day-long activities.
9:15 am: Approximate time for El Tour 5k Awards at Convention Center, with age group awards by Fleet Feet
Ongoing morning and afternoon: bike rides begin, expo activities, music, and more
Click here [https://eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-tucson/2020-rider-guide/] for more information on the El Tour bike rides and weekend schedule
EVENT DETAILS
Fun for Runners: fast and flat course with neighbor support will lead to fast times -- perfect for all runners from novices to speed-demons
Fun for Walkers: plenty of room to enjoy a 3.1 mile journey through beautiful Barrio Viejo and Armory Park neighborhoods in historic Downtown Tucson.
Age Group and Overall Awards to top finishers courtesy of Fleet Feet
Click here [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thanks-for-signing-up----first-round-of-details-for-the-El-Tour-de-Tucson-5k.html?soid=1101779800839&aid=hXqJ9U-PMsk] for more race day details
EL TOUR DE TUCSON WEBSITE
Additional event information can be found at https://eltourdetucson.org/
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL
Book with our official lodging partners and save during your stay! Click on the hotel logo to book directly online now.
Rates typically are valid during race weekend and are subject to occupancy and city taxes
https://eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-tucson/accommodations-and-travel/
EVENT DIRECTORS
El Tour has partnered with Run Tucson [http://www.runtucson.net], the local leaders producing running events for decades. Run Tucson has developed running events in locations like Downtown Tucson and in tourist destinations like Saguaro National Park, the Biosphere 2, and Old Tucson Studios.
Questions about the El Tour 5k? Contact Randy Accetta at [email protected].
Questions about the El Tour bike events? See www.eltourdetucson.org [http://www.eltourdetucson.org].
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, OR RETURNS FOR THIS EVENT. RACE ITEMS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS.
WELCOME EARLY-BIRDS!! EL TOUR DE TUCSON [https://eltourdetucson.org] AND RUN TUCSON [http://www.runtucson.net] ARE EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE 2ND ANNUAL EL TOUR 5K RUN/WALK, IN THE HEART OF LIVELY DOWNTOWN TUCSON.
JOIN THE FUN: WE EXPECT OVER 9,000 BIKE RIDERS AND 1,000 IN THE 5K, SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE EXCITING EL TOUR EXPO & FIESTA FESTIVITIES ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, WITH THE BIKE AND RUN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD.
PERFECT FOR THE ACTIVE FAMILY -- RIDE THE TOUR OR WALK OR RUN THE 5K -- EITHER WAY, ENJOY A DOWNTOWN PARTY, DISCOUNTED HOTELS, AND MORE! OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, EVERY FINISHER IN THIS CHIP-TIMED 5K WILL RECEIVE A SOUVENIR MEDALLION AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
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 [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/tucson].
THE 5K WILL START AT THE EL TOUR START LINE AT 7:15 AM AND CRUISE THROUGH THE WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS OF DOWNTOWN TUCSON. THE FINISH IS BACK NEAR THE CONVENTION CENTER, AT EL PARQUE DE SAN COSME, JUST TWO BLOCKS FROM THE START LINE AND EXPO.
THE EL TOUR EXPO AND FIESTA IS A 3-DAY EXPO THAT LEADS UP TO THE BIG DAY. ENJOY EXHIBITS, DEMOS, CELEBRITY SIGNINGS, FOOD TRUCKS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND THE DRAGOON BREWING BEER GARDEN!
VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME: DON'T WANNA' RUN BUT STILL WANT TO BE PART OF THE FUN? SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE! [http://volunteersignup.org/M497P] YOU CAN BE A COURSE MONITOR, HAND OUT WATER, OR HAND OUT FINISHER MEDALS . . .
PLANNED EVENT WEEK SCHEDULE
WHEN AND WHERE: CASINO DEL SOL EXPO & FIESTA, TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBITION HALL, 260 SOUTH CHURCH AVENUE, IN DOWNTOWN TUCSON
Thursday, November 21, Noon 8:00 pm, Convention Center
Friday, November 22, Noon 8:00 pm, Convention Center
Saturday, November 23, 6:00 am - 7:00 am, Convention Center next to starting line on Cushing Street
Expo and Fiesta continuing until 6:00pm on Saturday
In-Person Registration: All in-person registration at the Expo will be done online using the RunSignup platform.\]
PICKING UP YOUR PACKET:
* Please be prepared to give the volunteers the last name and the assigned race number so that they can find your number.
* Use the "Find a Participant" search to find the race number for every registered participant.
* It may be crowded, so please be patient and please be kind to the volunteers.
ADD-ON PURCHASES: Please bring your purchase receipt to the Expo to pick up your various souvenirs.
UPDATED 5K RUN/WALK EVENT DAY SCHEDULE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
6:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet pickup and bathrooms at the Convention Center -- remember, the race starts promptly at 7:15 am, so give yourself enough time to get to the start line on Cushing Street
7:15 am: Start 5k Run/Walk, on Cushing Street between Church and Meyer
There are no formal pace corrals, so please join the starting line in terms of your expected pace: for example, speed demon who plan to run 5 or 6 minutes per mile should at the front near the starting scaffolding facing east, while those who expect to take 20-25 minutes per mile should start towards the back.
Finish at El Parque de San Cosme, near San Cosme Chapel at 460 West Simpson Street
Runners and Walkers, as you come off the paved path onto the finishing stretch, please finish to the left of the finish line arch
Finisher medals awarded to all finishers, given out by the GroGirlsGro volunteers
Finish line treats of bananas, oranges, and more, given out by volunteers from AAA Arizona
Music by Starlight Deejays, with face painting for the kiddos and activities by Raising Cane's, Tucson Roadrunners, and more
After the finish, head over to the Convention Center for live music, the beer garden and other day-long activities.
9:15 am: Approximate time for El Tour 5k Awards at Convention Center, with age group awards by Fleet Feet
Ongoing morning and afternoon: bike rides begin, expo activities, music, and more
Click here [https://eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-tucson/2020-rider-guide/] for more information on the El Tour bike rides and weekend schedule
EVENT DETAILS
Fun for Runners: fast and flat course with neighbor support will lead to fast times -- perfect for all runners from novices to speed-demons
Fun for Walkers: plenty of room to enjoy a 3.1 mile journey through beautiful Barrio Viejo and Armory Park neighborhoods in historic Downtown Tucson.
Age Group and Overall Awards to top finishers courtesy of Fleet Feet
Click here [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thanks-for-signing-up----first-round-of-details-for-the-El-Tour-de-Tucson-5k.html?soid=1101779800839&aid=hXqJ9U-PMsk] for more race day details
EL TOUR DE TUCSON WEBSITE
Additional event information can be found at https://eltourdetucson.org/
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL
Book with our official lodging partners and save during your stay! Click on the hotel logo to book directly online now.
Rates typically are valid during race weekend and are subject to occupancy and city taxes
https://eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-tucson/accommodations-and-travel/
EVENT DIRECTORS
El Tour has partnered with Run Tucson [http://www.runtucson.net], the local leaders producing running events for decades. Run Tucson has developed running events in locations like Downtown Tucson and in tourist destinations like Saguaro National Park, the Biosphere 2, and Old Tucson Studios.
Questions about the El Tour 5k? Contact Randy Accetta at [email protected].
Questions about the El Tour bike events? See www.eltourdetucson.org [http://www.eltourdetucson.org].
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, OR RETURNS FOR THIS EVENT. RACE ITEMS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS.
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