activities · 29
what they do
direct service · 26
- Administering a Grand Prix Race SeriesOperates a Grand Prix race series that uses a point system to track results for members, requiring participation in at least four races to qualify for awards, which are sponsored by The Running Shop and Mizuno.
- Administering a Race Series and Awards ProgramOperates a race series that uses a point system to track results for members, requires completion of at least four races to qualify for awards, and honors winners of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix with awards.
- Administering a Race Series and Awards ProgramOperates a race series that uses a point system to track results for members, requiring completion of at least four races to qualify for awards, which are sponsored by The Running Shop and Mizuno.
- Community Engagement and Recognition Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsEngages with the running community through social media (Facebook, Instagram), hosts an annual celebration event (RANnual Celebration) to reflect on the past year, and recognizes members, board members, and award winners.
- Engaging the Community through Social Media Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOperates a Facebook page and provides updates on upcoming activities through Facebook and Instagram to engage with the running community.
- Funding Children's Fitness Programs Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesEstablished the Children's Fitness Fund in 1991, contributing approximately 10% of race profits to provide grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 for community programs that promote lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles for children, with an emphasis on running-related activities.
- Hosting Social Running Events Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes monthly social runs or walks called "Happy Hour Hobble" that combine running with enjoying beverages at local breweries, a tradition since 2005.
- Hosting an Annual Celebration Event Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts a yearly "RANnual Celebration" in January to reflect on the past year, plan for the new one, and recognize members and board members, including a costume party and a slideshow of early running photos.
- Hosting an Annual Celebration Event Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts a yearly "RANnual Celebration" in January to reflect on the past year, plan for the new one, honor Grand Prix winners, recognize retiring board members, and include social activities like a costume party and a slideshow of members' early running photos.
- Maintaining a Community Race Calendar and Resources Community Running and Walking EventsMaintains a comprehensive race calendar for local running and walking events in Southern Arizona and provides resources such as a curated list of online training tools and local running locations.
- Operating the FitKidz Program Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesOperates the FitKidz running program, which includes organizing free one-mile races for children, a four-week running club with educational activities, and an incentive program to encourage physical activity.
- Operating the FitKidz Running Program Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesOperates the FitKidz running program, which includes organizing free one-mile races for children, a four-week running club with educational activities, and an incentive program to encourage participation in physical activity.
- Operating the FitKidz Running Program Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesOperates the FitKidz running program, which includes organizing eight free one-mile races annually, a four-week running club with educational activities, and an incentive program for children to track their physical activity.
- Organizing Social Running Events Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes monthly social runs or walks called "Happy Hour Hobble" that combine running with enjoying beverages at local breweries, a tradition since 2005.
- Organizing Social Running Events Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes monthly "Happy Hour Hobble" social runs or walks, which combine running with enjoying beverages at local breweries, a tradition since 2005.
- Organizing and Hosting Running Races Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes and hosts numerous running races throughout the year, including Grand Prix races, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run/walk events, often incorporating a free one-mile event for children (FitKidz Mile).
- Organizing and Hosting Running Races Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes and hosts numerous running races throughout the year in Southern Arizona, including Grand Prix races, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run/walk events, often incorporating a free one-mile event for children (FitKidz Mile).
- Organizing and Hosting Running Races Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes and hosts numerous running races throughout the year, including Grand Prix races, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run/walk events, often incorporating free one-mile events for children (FitKidz Mile).
- Promoting Health and Fitness Community Running and Walking EventsPromotes health and fitness in Tucson and Southern Arizona through various running and walking activities, including organizing running groups and supporting community races.
- Promoting Health and Fitness through Running Community Running and Walking EventsPromotes health and fitness in Tucson and Southern Arizona by organizing running groups, encouraging participation in events, and assisting in organizing "Good Neighbor Races" within the community.
- Promoting and Assisting Good Neighbor RacesPromotes and assists in organizing "Good Neighbor Races" within the community.
- Providing Community Running Resources Community Running and Walking EventsMaintains a community events calendar, a resource page for local running locations, and a curated list of online training and racing tools to support the running community in Southern Arizona.
- Providing Running Groups Community Running and Walking EventsOffers running groups for local participants to promote health and fitness through running and walking activities.
- Providing Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOffers volunteering opportunities at its events.
- Supporting Children's Fitness through Grants Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesEstablished the Children's Fitness Fund in 1991, which provides grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to community programs that promote lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles for children, funded by approximately 10% of race profits.
- Supporting Community Children's Fitness Programs Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesEstablished the Children's Fitness Fund in 1991, contributing approximately 10% of race profits to provide grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 for community programs that promote lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles for children, with an emphasis on running-related activities.
capacity building · 3
- Providing Volunteer Opportunities Youth Program Volunteer CertificationOffers volunteering opportunities at its events, including requiring all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
- Providing Volunteer Opportunities Youth Program Volunteer CertificationOffers volunteering opportunities at its events, requiring all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
- Volunteer Training for Child Safety Youth Program Volunteer CertificationRequires all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Enhance member engagement through structured participation systems membership_engagementIncreases member involvement and motivation by automatically enrolling members in race series with point tracking and standardizing awards to ensure broad recognition and participation.
- Facilitating access to running resources and information resource_curation_and_information_provisionThe organization supports runners by curating and sharing third-party training resources, maintaining lists of local running groups, and providing information on running locations to help individuals find effective tools and opportunities.
- Foster community through inclusive, social running activities community_buildingBuilds social connection and community engagement by combining running and walking with social events, inclusive programming, and celebrations of the running community, creating accessible and welcoming environments for all.
- Fostering community through inclusive running events and social gatherings community_engagementThe organization builds community by hosting family-friendly and inclusive running events, social gatherings, and celebrations that blend physical exercise with interpersonal connection, engaging all members regardless of background or experience.
- Fostering community through shared running experiences community_building_and_engagementThe organization builds community by blending physical exercise with interpersonal connection through running and walking activities, hosting social events, and celebrating the running community to foster social bonding and engagement.
- Promote health and fitness through accessible running resources and information health_promotionAdvances public health by sharing curated training resources, maintaining lists of local running groups, and providing information on running locations to support individuals in adopting and sustaining active lifestyles.
- Promoting lifelong physical activity and health through running health_promotionThe organization promotes health and fitness by engaging individuals, especially children, in running and walking activities, aiming to instill healthy lifestyles and encourage lifelong physical activity regardless of ability or competitive performance.
- Promoting lifelong physical activity and healthy lifestyles through running health_and_fitness_promotionThe organization promotes health and fitness by engaging individuals, especially children, in running and walking activities, fostering improved skills, progress, and enjoyment over competition to encourage sustained physical activity regardless of ability.
- Strategic grantmaking for youth fitness programs strategic_grantmakingThe organization funds programs that develop healthy lifestyles for children, specifically emphasizing running-related activities, by requiring detailed impact reports from recipients and prioritizing new applicants while disallowing funding for administrative costs.
- Strengthen local impact through partnerships and grantmaking local_partnership_modelAmplifies community reach and program effectiveness by partnering with local businesses and funding youth fitness initiatives through a structured grant process that prioritizes impact reporting and equitable access to funding.
- Supporting the running community through resource provision and partnerships resource_curationThe organization supports the running community by curating and sharing relevant training resources, providing information on local running locations and groups, and collaborating with local businesses to enhance race programs and awards.
- Use running events to promote youth fitness and lifelong physical activity community_running_events_for_youthOrganizes family-friendly and youth-focused running events that emphasize fun, inclusion, and skill development to instill lifelong habits of physical activity, particularly among children.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
FitKidz Mile
Youth-focused running event for children, held at various locations including Sabino Canyon and community centers
SAR/Running Shop Grand Prix
Annual series of running races in Southern Arizona that tracks standings across multiple events for competitive runners
Spring Cross Country Classic
Annual 5k race and co-ed walk event, often serving as a season opener, with women’s, men’s, and youth categories
TMC Arizona Distance Classic
Race event featuring half marathon, quarter marathon, and 5k distances promoting long-distance running in the region
relationships · 72
who they work with
- 26 Point 2 Designs Partner — Built the Southern Arizona Roadrunners website.
- 520 Running and Riding Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Achilles International Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- AllTrails Partner — Recommends AllTrails as a resource for discovering running routes and topography.
- AllTrails Partner — Refers to AllTrails for trail running options in Tucson.
- Beyond Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025
- Borderlands Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Button Brew House Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Catalina Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025
- Cigna Healthcare Partner — Sponsors the 4-Miler race as part of the TMC A-Mountain Half Marathon event.
- Come Run (Together) Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Dave’s Run for ALS Partner — Organizes an 8K & 5K + FitKidz Mile race in partnership with SAR.
- Dillinger Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Dr. Gann’s Diet of Hope Partner — Sponsors the Cinco de Mayo 10K & 5K + FitKidz Mile race.
- Dragoon Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Fleet Feet Training Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Friends of Sabino Canyon Partner — Provides information about Sabino Canyon.
- Gentle Ben’s Brewing Co. Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Girls Run Our World (G.R.O.W.) Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2023, 2024, and 2025
- Good Neighbor Races Partner — Partners with local events to promote and assist in organizing races.
- Happy Llamas Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Himmel Parkrun Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- Iron John’s Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a Happy Hour Hobble event
- Jim Click Partner — Sponsors the Run ‘N’ Roll 5K & 1 Mile race.
- Khalsa Montessori School Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025
- Kiwanis de Amigos Partner — Recipient of Children's Fitness Fund in 2025 and 2026
- Latinos Run Tucson Partner — Listed as an organized running group in Tucson.
- MapMyRun Partner — Lists MapMyRun as a recommended platform for route planning and tracking.
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