Road Races, Track And Field Events Kick Off In Tucson This Month

TUCSON, AZ — Tucson Parks and Recreation will host its annual summer track and field and road races every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July. More information can be found on the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Sports Unit webpage or call 520-791-4870.

Track and Field
Events will include: long jump, high jump, turbo javelin, shot put (ages 12 and over), softball throw, 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes, 800-, 1600-, 3200-meter runs, 4 x 100 relay, and 4 x 400 relay. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each track and field meet.

Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older)

Time: Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.; meet begins at 7 p.m.

Dates: Every Tuesday, June 8-July 20.

Location: Palo Verde High School, 1302 S. Avenida Vega

Road Races

Events will include: 1-mile predict, 2K, and 5K. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each road race.

Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older)

Time: Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m.

Dates and Locations:

• Thursday, June 10 Gene C. Reid Park (SW corner of Country Club Road and 22nd Street)
• Thursday, June 17 Freedom Park, 5000 E. 29th St. (south end)

• Thursday, June 24 Chuck Ford Lakeside Park, 8201 E. Stella Road. (Ramada 1)
• Thursday, July 1 John F. Kennedy Park, (La Cholla Blvd. and Ajo Road., west of La Cholla)
• Thursday, July 8 Lincoln Park, 4325 S. Pantano Road (by swimming pool)
• Thursday, July 15 Gene C. Reid Park (SW corner of Country Club and 22nd Street)
• Thursday, July 22 Freedom Park, 5000 E. 29th St. (south end)