TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler
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Event overview
The TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler/5k is scheduled for September 7, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The event is produced by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners and is held at Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730. The event is capped at 750 total participants.
Distances offered
- 8-Mile run
- 5k run/walk
- 8-Mile walk
Course and race details
The course runs through the Cactus Forest within Saguaro National Park. The 8-Mile course is a clockwise loop on paved roads with rolling hills and views of the Rincon Mountains, the Catalina Mountains, and the Tucson basin. The 5k is an out-and-back that covers the last portion of the 8-Mile course. The course passes through areas with saguaros, prickly pears, and ocotillos.
Registration, fees, and awards
Race entry includes a day pass into Saguaro National Park. Registrants may save $5 by submitting a National Park Service pass number during registration. The first 750 registrants are guaranteed a tech race shirt; an additional 200 medals are available as an add-on for $15. Prize money is offered for course records and for age-group and overall awards.
Beneficiaries
Proceeds support the National Park Service, Friends of Saguaro, and the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, including the Children's Fitness Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
