Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2027

Sunday, February 14, 2027

8:00 AM MST

Tucson, Arizona

Free–$32.80 · 7 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate love and fitness at the Fine Valentine Run and Relay on Sunday, February 14, 2027, in beautiful Tucson, Pima! This heartwarming event, featured by Runners World as a race that truly gets you feeling the love, invites true loves, best buds, and solo runners or walkers to join in on the fun. Choose from multiple race formats, including a 5k Individual Race (two laps of the course), a 5k Relay (where teams of two each run 1.55 miles), and a 1.5 Mile Walk or Run—perfect for all fitness levels, including rider-assisted athletes.

The festivities kick off at 7:00 AM with registration and packet pick-up at Gentle Ben's, followed by the FitKidz Mile at 8:00 AM. The main events, including the 5k solo and team relay, will start at 8:30 AM at the scenic University of Arizona campus. Participants can look forward to a free post-race hot breakfast, mimosa and Bloody Mary specials, and a costume contest, all while raising funds for Ben's Bells. Don’t miss the chance to nominate someone special for the Kind Cupid Award, celebrating those who embody

Races

2 Person 5k Relay Race - Each Person Runs 1.55 Miles

Incl. $2.50 Fee & BreakFast Buffet @ Gentle Bens

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners Two person relay. Each person will run 1.55 miles. Fee is per person.

8:30 AM MST

$27.50

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5k Solo Race

Incl. $2.80 Fee & BreakFast Buffet @ Gentle Bens

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

8:30 AM MST

$32.80

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1.5 Mile Fun Walk/Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & BreakFast Buffet @ Gentle Bens

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners The 1.5 mile run/walk is Not Timed

8:30 AM MST

$27.50

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FitKidz Mile (for Kids 12 and Under)

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners Just for kids 12 and under. Breakfast at Gentle Ben's is NOT included with FitKidz Race.

8:00 AM MST

Free

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5k Solo Race (Rider)

Incl. $2.80 Fee & Breakfast Buffet @ Gentle Bens

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

8:30 AM MST

$32.80

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2 Person Relay (Rider)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & Breakfast Buffet @ Gentle Ben's

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners Two person relay. Each person will ride 1.55 miles. Fee is per person.

8:30 AM MST

$27.50

Register
Gentle Ben's brunch for NON Registered Persons

Incl. $1.60 Fee

8:00 AM MST

$11.60

Register

Organiser's description

Featured by _Runners World_ as a race that gets you feeling the love! True loves, best buds, looking for love, & solo runners/walkers are all welcomed at this fun race and post-race brunch! Proceeds benefitting _Ben's Bells. _

PICK YOUR EVENT:

* _5k Relay_: 2-person relay where each person runs 1.55 miles...1 lap of the course for each runner

_Friends, sweethearts (wanna be sweethearts) & family members can be a team! Relays must show some form of PDA (Public Display of Affection) at the PDA Exchange Zone and at the awards ceremony to be eligible for prizes!_

* _5k Individual Race_: 2 laps of the course
* _1.5 Mile Walk or Run_: 1 lap of the course

_ all events are inclusive for rider assisted athletes_

WHEN: Saturday, February 14th, 2027

* 7:00 am Registration/Packet Pick-up @ Gentle Ben's
* 8:00 am FitKidz Mile Start (before the main race)
* 8:30 am 5k Solo, 5k Team Relay (1.55 m. each runner), 1.5 Mile Walk/Run. (runners & riders)

WHERE: Gentle Ben's, 865 E University Ave, Main Gate Square. Start & Finish lines are in front of Centennial Hall on the University of Arizona Campus, just inside the Main Gate on University Avenue

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Free post-race hot breakfast at Gentle Ben's (not included with free FitKidz mile)
- Mimosa and Bloody Mary specials available for purchase at the Awards Party
- First Mimosa or Bloody Mary free to SAR members
* Festive Public Display of Affection relay exchange zone
* Costume & Public Display of Affection contest judged by our friends at Bens Bells
* Course includes the beautiful U. of A. Campus Mall and the Arizona Football Stadium ramps...to the top!
* Optional super soft, quality race shirts with design from a local artist.
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2027 KIND CUPID AWARD

Each year we acknowledge people that are especially Kind to others. Know someone that lives out the message of "Be Kind"? Nominate them here for the Kind Cupid Award! The winners will be announced and caped at the Start of the 5k Run & Relay

NOMINATION FORM https://forms.gle/hQLfpbGJkmYg2GW98

RUN MORE, PAY LESS! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners