Race Day Q & A's

Where should I go? 

Reid Park, Ramada 20 & 22. Located by Country Club & 22nd St. We will be located in the northwest corner of the park. Look for the Concert Place Entrance. 

What time should I arrive? 

6:00am - day of registration begins. 

Where should I park? 

There will be two places for public parking: one is located off Camino Campestre and the other is located at the concert place entrance off Country Club. Both parking lots are near the event. Please use extreme caution and patience when entering the parking areas. 

Where do I go when I get there? 

If you still need to register for the event, head to Ramada 20. Proceed to the starting line 10 minutes prior to race time. If you already received your bag with race items, no check in necessary, please proceed to the starting line 10 minutes prior to race time. 

What time do the races begin? 

8:00 am – Official 5K Run 8:10 am – 2 Mile Walk 10:00 am – Kid’s Race 

How do I know where to run? 

There will be directional arrows to help guide you along the course. There will also be mile markers on the course. We will have large maps detailing both courses at packet pick-up and at the event. 

Water Stations? 

There will be one water station on the course located at the halfway mark turnaround on Broadway and Alvernon. .

What do I do when I cross the finish line? 

When you cross the finish line grab yourself some water and a grab and go breakfast provided. The race results, final ceremony, and awards will begin around 9:45 am. 

Please feel free to also enjoy the Touch-a-Truck Festival, food trucks and the other vendors that we will have there! 

Results? 

The results for the race will be available after the race at the event. You will also be able to view them on our website later in the evening.

Any Questions? Please email contact@erikhitefoundation.org

 

What does the route look like?

List of Arizona Fallen Officers:

Race Participants can choose to run/walk for a Fallen Officer which include:
Tucson Police Department 
Tucson PD PO William Elliot, EOW 7/2/1892
Tucson PD PO William Katzenstein, EOW 7/26/1902
Tucson PD PO Robert Cummins, EOW 9/07/1936
Tucson PD PO Barry Headricks, EOW 10/28/1974
Tucson PD PO James Smith, EOW 10/28/1980
Tucson PD PO Jeffrey Ross, EOW 2/18/1982
Tucson PD PO Patrick Hardesty, EOW 5/26/2003
Tucson PD PO Erik Hite, EOW 6/2/2008
TPD Detective Jason H. Southard EOW 11/26/2021
Tucson PD PO Adam Buckner, EOW 03/31/24
 
 
Pima County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Andre W. Holbrook, EOW 5/04/1883
Deputy Joe W. Meeks, EOW 1/21/1913
County Ranger James A. Mercer, EOW 12/11/1914
Deputy Clifford Nelson, EOW 10/23/1928
Deputy John D. Anderson, EOW 8/09/1948
Deputy Rupert M. Hopkins, EOW 12/18/1950
Deputy Jack R. Brierly, EOW 11/16/1953

Deputy Ernest Calvillo, EOW 7/21/1983
Deputy Randall W. Graves, EOW 1/23/1986
Corrections Officer Shannon D. Russell, EOW 12/05/2002
Deputy Timothy D. Graham, EOW 8/10/2005

Pilot Loren E. Leonberger, EOW 1/31/11
 
Border Patrol
Border Patrol Agent Freddy Ortiz, US Border Patrol, EOW 11/14/ 2023