Labor Day 8 Mile and 5K run and walk

The 2024 edition now has a title sponsor: TMC!  We would like to thank them for sponsoring this race.  2024 will be the 53rd Annual Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run, with an 8-mile run and a 5K run/walk. One of the few races actually taking place in a National Park, the Saguaro Labor Day Run is a regional tradition, with awards, prize money, and commemorative souvenirs. Produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, whose original founders created the race back in 1971.

Race Day Timeline

5:00 - 5:45 AM: Packet pickup. All shirt sizing is first-come, first-served. Note: There is no in-person registration in Saguaro National Park on race day.

5:30 AM - 8-mile walk start. Anyone can do the early start, but all early-starters are not eligible for awards

6:00 AM - 8-mile run start. This is the open start for all runners. You must start at 6:00 AM to be eligible for age group, overall awards, and Grand Prix points

6:05 AM - 5K run/walk start. The 5K event begins after the 8-mile start, at about 6:05 AM. All 5K participants start at the same time.

8:00 AM - Awards begin, most likely starting with 5K then 8-miler afterwards

9:00 AM - Route closes, with National Park Service reserving the right to pick up late-finish athletes, depending on safety concerns

9:30 AM - Approximate time when the park opens to all vehicle traffic

Note: Race sponsor The Running Shop will be open from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Labor Day Monday. Any remaining race shirts will be available at The Running Shop (3055 N Campbell Ave) through the end of September.

The 8M has awards for the top 3 finishers in 5-year age groups, and the 5K in 10-year age groups.

All participants receive a race t-shirt.

July and August, 2024 - $50

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