Event Info
Saguaro Sunrise Skate & 5k Run
October 20, 2019
7:00am Run Start
8:00am Skate Start
Oro Valley, AZ
Venue / Finish Location
2291 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Driving Directions
The start/finish line is located on Rancho Vistoso Blvd between Oracle Rd
and Innovation Park Drive
Nearest major cross streets are Oracle Rd and Tangerine Rd.
Parking Instructions
Limited parking is available at the race venue on a first come first served basis.
Enter via Vistoso Commerce Loop Road through the Vistoso Funeral Home. Rancho
Vistoso will be closed for the race. Overflow parking may happen in the Funeral Home
parking lot and additional parking outside of that is located at the Rancho Vistoso Center
just a short distance away at 12925 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85739. See map below.
Schedule of Events
October 19, 2019
11:45am - 2:45pm Saguaro Classic Short Track Meet, Scottsdale, AZ Produced by the Phoenix Speedskating Club
3:00pm - 5:00pm Rollerblade 10k Social Skate on the multi-use path The Loop - Tucson | Click for Details
5:30pm - 8:30pm Packet Pick up at Hilton El Conquistador - Oro Valley Room
10000 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85704
October 20, 2019
6:00am - 6:45am 5k Run registration and packet pick up at race venue
7:00am - 7:45am Skate Late packet pick up at race venue
7:00am 5k Run Start
8:00am 5k Run - Course clear
8:00am Marathon Skate Start
8:00am 10 Mile Skate Start
8:05am 5k Skate Start
11:00am Hard course closure - athletes not finished will be picked up
*Schedule subject to change
Registration Fees
April 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019
Marathon Skate - $100
10 Mile Skate - $90
5k Skate- $25
5K Run - $25
October 1, 2019 – October 18, 2019
Marathon Skate - $120
10 Mile Skate - $110
5k Skate- $25
5K Run - $25
October 19, 2019 - October 20, 2019
Marathon Skate - $130
10 Mile Skate - $120
5k Skate- $30
5K Run - $30
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Race Divisions
Marathon
Elite Open Men/Women
Master Elite Men (50+)
Master Elite Women (40+)
Advanced Men/Women
Advanced Quad Men/Women
10 Mile Skate
Advanced Men/Women
Advanced Quad Men/Women
5K Skate
Rec Men/Women
5K Run
Men/Women
What will registered athletes receive?
Race Expo
Event Poster
T-shirt
Finisher Gift
Chip Timing
Post race refreshments at the race venue
Awards ceremony
Medical support
10 miles of closed roads
A spectacular view of the desert
Awards Given
Top three in each age group and overall Marathon Skate and 10 Mile Skate
Click here for full list of awards given
Course Description
MARATHON SKATE DISTANCE ADDED FOR 2019!
There will be four start locations for the 2019 Saguaro Sunrise.
The Marathon Skate starting line is in a remote location that is reachable by a provided bus or personal vehicle drop off. Please see map for it's location. There is a small parking lot near the start that can be used for active unloading only. Shuttle info and schedule to be provided closer to the race date.
There is NO PARKING at the Marathon Skate Start Location.
The 10 Mile Skate start/finish line is located on Rancho Vistoso Blvd between Oracle Rd and Innovation Park Drive. The nearest major cross streets are Oracle Rd and Tangerine Rd.
The 5K Run start is located a short walk just East of the race venue on Rancho Vistoso.
The 5K Skate start is located under the finish arch.
All finish lines are the same for all distances.
The finish line is located on Rancho Vistoso Blvd between Oracle Rd and
Innovation Park Drive. The nearest major cross streets are Oracle Rd and Tangerine Rd. Athletes will
use the outside lanes that also includes the bike lane. Vehicle traffic will be separated and driving in
the inside lanes. A local traffic control company is providing road closures and traffic barriers for the event
along with support from the Oro Valley Police Department. The Oro Valley Police Department will be managing
the major intersections and overall vehicle traffic flow of the event. This means you have 10 miles of closed roads
for your racing pleasure!
Course Finish Address:
2291 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Turn-by-turn directions.
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Head East on Rancho Vistoso Blvd
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U Turn for the 5K run is located at Green Tree Drive
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Make a U Turn at Pioneer Way for the skate
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Head back to the start/finish area
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Multiple lap athletes will turn around just before Oracle Road to head back out on their second lap
Packet pick-up/Expo
5:30pm - 8:30pm Hilton El Conquistador - 10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704
Post-Race activities
You will want to grab a room at the Hilton El Conquistador and stay after the event
for some pool side story swapping and relaxation. Cash bar and restaurant also on-site.
Contact Info
Race Director
Breanna Bissell
480-766-8596
*Permits Approved by the Town of Oro Valley, AZ
Saguaro Classic Short Track Meet Produced by the Phoenix Speedskating Club
Date: October 19, 2019
Location: Shane Doan Rink, Ice Den Scottsdale; 9375 E Bell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Time: 11:45am - 2:45am
Produced by: Phoenix Speedskating Club
Info: Click Here
Food Drive!
Help us reach our pledged amount of donating 500 cans of vegetables for families in need in November.
How can you help?
1. Donate during the online registration process
Any donation made will be used to purchase the canned vegetables that will be delivered immediately
following the Saguaro Sunrise.
2. Bring a 15 oz can of vegetables with you to the event and place in the collection tubs
Please be sure the can is approximately 15oz - it helps keep the donations unified and easier storage
Impact of Southern Arizona
Providing emergency services
Stretching household budgets
Moving people out of poverty
Improving Lives - Inspiring Futures
With less than a dozen staff members, but more than 170 volunteer shifts every week and a large number of community partners, IMPACT of Southern Arizona invests more than $2.5 million dollars into the community every year, helping thousands of low to moderate income families and individuals!
The food drive is operated by Impact of Southern Arizona.
By agreeing to drop off 500 of an IMPACT BAG item for a particular month of the year, you will help us
solve some major storage challenges, and insure that we always have enough food for those in need.
Team/Family Discount!
Make it a family affair.
Register your team or family of 4 for the Marathon or 10 Mile in one transaction and receive a 20% Discount by using the below promo codes.
Use Promo Codes:
Full: TeamMarathon2019
Half: Team10Mile2019
