UPDATE: Due to construction at Lakeside Park, the road races originally planned for that location will be moved to Kennedy Park (Fiesta Area).
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting the 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, 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes, 800-, 1600-, 4 x 100 relay, and 4 x 400 relay. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each meet (ages 14 and under).
Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older)
Time: Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.; field events begin at 6:30 p.m. and races begin at 7 p.m.
Dates: Every Tuesday, June 3-July 22
Location: Drachman Stadium, 501 S. Plumer Ave. ______________________________________________________________
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 5:30 p.m.; races start at 6 p.m.
- June 5 - Gene C. Reid Park (SW corner of Country Club Road and 22nd Street)
- June 12 - John F. Kennedy Park (3700 S. La Cholla Bl. - Fiesta Area)
- June 26 - Lincoln Park (8155 E. Poinciana Drive - Clements Center Gym)
- July 10 - Silverlake Park (2420 S. Kino Parkway)
- July 17 - Freedom Park (5000 E. 29th St.-Ramada 2)
- July 24 - John F. Kennedy Park (3700 S. La Cholla Bl. - Fiesta Area)
- July 31 - Gene C. Reid Park (SW corner of Country Club Road and 22nd Street)
Events could be canceled due to extreme weather. To receive Track & Field or Road Race event information and cancelation updates subscribe to the email list here.
