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2015 Tucson Veterans Day Cup

Arizona’s Military and Veteran Organizations are Invited to Compete for the 2015 Tucson Veterans Day Cup

Earn Bragging Rights as the Best Military Unit in Arizona
Compete Against Teams from All Services
Earn a Cash Prize for the Military or Veteran Charity of Your Choice!

Are There Prizes?

Yes, there certainly are! Everyone who participates will get a T-Shirt…please register before November 4th to ensure your shirt is available on race day. Additionally, eligible military and veteran teams are competing for the Tucson Veterans Day Cup. This year our sponsors have agreed to donate money, in the name of the top three teams, to the military or veteran charity of the winning teams’ choice. The donation amounts are:

$500 for 1st Place
$250 for 2nd Place
$100 for 3rd Place

Eligible charities include any military or veteran related charity or approved 501-C organization. We encourage teams to donate the money to organizations that directly support their mission or unit. For example, many military units have a non-profit organization that provides support and educational funds for the children and families of unit members who died during the course of service. If you have any questions please contact us today.

Who Can Enter?

Competition for the Tucson Cup is open to all active duty, guard and reserve, or veteran personnel.
Individuals and non-military, non-veteran teams are welcome and encouraged to race, but are not eligible for winning the Cup.

How Do I Register?

Registration is FREE!

Sorry Registration is Closed!

When is the Race?

The race is on November 14, 2015, at Reid Park in Tucson, AZ.

Check-In starts at 9:00 am
Race starts at 10:00 am (The start may be staggered depending on the number of participants.)
Team Challenge starts at 12:00 pm and runs until approximately 2:30 pm
The Cup will be presented by Mayor Rothschild at 5:00 pm, prior to the Tucson Pops concert and the fireworks

Where is the Race?

The race is held at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. Registration and the start of the race will take place at the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of Country Club and Camino Campestre.

What is the Race Course?

Here is a map to give you an idea of what to expect.

Is This Just Another 5K Run?

Not exactly. The Cup Competition has two parts. First is the 5K Obstacle Run, and second is the Team Competition. The stars on the map above represent “athletic challenges” during the race. Individual participants and non-military/veteran teams will only complete the 5K Obstacle Run. Military and Veteran teams competing for the Tucson Veterans Day Cup will also complete several team challenges after the obstacle run.

What are the “Athletic Challenges”?

Well, if I tell you what all of the challenges are then it will take all of the fun out of the race! This year’s challenges are all pretty simple. Think about jumping, crawling, and calisthenics. That’s all I can tell you for now, so I hope that helps! Don’t worry about the challenges, just sign up and have some fun!

How is the Winner Determined for the Tucson Veterans Day Cup?

Remember only Military/Veteran teams are competing for the Cup. Standings are determined entirely by time. Each team will be awarded a cumulative time based on the 5K obstacle run and the team challenges. The team with the lowest time wins. It’s that easy. The obstacle run time for each team will be the average time of all team members competing in the run (at least three people from each five person team must participate in the run).

I Don’t Want to Compete but I Want to Help. What Should I Do?

Thank you! We need volunteers to make this event a success, so if you want to show your appreciation for our military forces but don’t want to compete in this event then contact me at race@cro59.com or Click Here to volunteer. Volunteers should plan to show at Reid Park by 7:00 am.