Police Memorial Challenge

May 10, 2008

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Do You Have What it Takes to Complete the
Tucson Police Challenge?

2008 Results

Congratulations to all finishers! Thank you for participating, registration for 2009 is open. For the complete results please click here! Pictures will be posted in the Photo Gallery within a few hours. For the 2007 results please click here.

Last Minute Info

Please pick up your packet at Metro Auto Center (4901 N Oracle, River and Oracle) on Friday, May 9th between 12 PM and 6 PM. Event day packet pickup will be available between 5:45 AM and 6:30 AM. Late registration also available both days.

FAQ

The "car slalom" is not a driving challenge; you'll be running between parked police cars. No special apparel required — running shorts and a running top are perfect. A walking division is also available. You'll start in two waves, men will start first followed by women and walkers leave last. To avoid timing problems please don't change waves. The Public Safety Academy is 30-50 minutes away from Central Tucson so please plan ahead. The activities start at 6:45 AM. Plese e-mail us if you have further questions.

Date / Location

Saturday, May 10, 7:00 AM, Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center/Public Safety Academy (10001 S. Wilmot)

Event Description

Do You Have What it Takes to Complete the Tucson Police Memorial Challenge? As part of National Police Memorial Week we will start with a short memorial for our fallen officers and then proceed on a fun and challenging 3.1-mile course featuring some of the basic physical challenges and the confidence course that police SWAT officers must pass as part of their rigorous training program. In the academy environment, you will follow a course that will challenge you physically and mentally and let you see how you measure up! Post race breakfast and refreshments! Awards to the top 3 overall and age-group finishers (5 year age-groups), t-shirts to all participants.

Fees

$20 before 4/19, $25 before 4/30 and $30 after 4/30. Register online or pick up an entry form at any local running store or gym. Downloadable forms also available. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Schedule

Late registration and packet pick-up between 5:45 AM and 6:30 AM. Race starts at 7:00 AM. Post-race activities and awards ceremony at 8:30 AM.

Course

3.1-mile course on paved roads and hard-packed dirt and the obstacles: car-slalom, 15 push-ups, 15 sit-ups, 15 lunges, Airsoft Gun Challenge, up the fire-tower, 15 push-ups, down, wall, monkey-bar, two windows, tunnel, fence and a final car-slalom. Every challenge can be avoided by doing 15 push-ups! SEE COURSE MAP! No dogs, baby strollers or children under the age of 12 allowed on the course. However, all are allowed at the race site.

stairs running around
You're not going to climb the ladders (see above), you're going to use the stairs

Directions

From I-10 take the Wilmot exit and drive 2.2 miles south. The Southern Arizona Law enforcement Training Center will be on your left, across from the Arizona State Prison. Follow signs from the gate to parking. From the East side drive South on Kolb, West on Valencia and South on Wilmot.

Awards

The Blue Hat Bravura Trophy to overall finishers and awards for age-group winners.

Contact

For questions regarding the event or sponsorship opportunities please contact Laszlo Otvos, PO Box 41832, Tucson, AZ 85717, call 520.270.0763 or e-mail laszloo@hotmail.com.