942573924 · AZ ↑ parent cluster ·
research card →

SOUTHERN ARIZONA ROADRUNNERS CLUB

AZ · EIN 942573924 · $125K rev · operational · runsar.org
profile

Southern Arizona Roadrunners Club is a nonprofit organization promoting health and fitness in Tucson and Southern Arizona through running and walking events. The organization hosts a series of races throughout the year, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, and family-friendly events like the FitKidz Mile. It supports runners of all ages and abilities, with results tracked across multiple race categories and age groups.

activities · 29

what they do

direct service · 26
  • Administering a Grand Prix Race Series
    Operates 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 Program
    Operates 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 Program
    Operates 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 Events
    Engages 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 Events
    Operates 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 Challenges
    Established 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Hosts 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 Events
    Hosts 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 Events
    Maintains 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 Challenges
    Operates 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 Challenges
    Operates 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 Challenges
    Operates 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Organizes 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 Events
    Promotes 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 Events
    Promotes 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 Races
    Promotes and assists in organizing "Good Neighbor Races" within the community.
  • Providing Community Running Resources Community Running and Walking Events
    Maintains 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.
  • Offers running groups for local participants to promote health and fitness through running and walking activities.
  • Providing Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Offers volunteering opportunities at its events.
  • Supporting Children's Fitness through Grants Youth Running & Fitness Challenges
    Established 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 Challenges
    Established 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 Certification
    Offers 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 Certification
    Offers 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 Certification
    Requires all FitKidz Running Club volunteers to complete Abuse Awareness and Reporting Training.
strategies · 12

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.

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.
+ 42 more