Thomas Jay Park
June 7, 2026
|Tucson, AZ
Setter: Jeff Brucker / Director: Yvonne Poe
Time & Location
June 7, 2026
Tucson, AZ
About the Event
Come out and beat the heat! Temperatures should range from 65 to 75 degrees between 7:00am and 1030am.
Location, Directions, and Parking: Thomas Jay Park is at the intersection of Littletown Road and S. Craycroft. Park in the first lot and walk past the Community Center to the Ramada by the playground 32.134828, -110.874189.
Park-O Course: This is a fast 3.1km course with 16 controls...mostly on trails and developed parkland, with some open desert. Probably 30-45 minutes at a brisk walk. Explorer Course: If you do not go to all controls in order, don’t worry, you will automatically be switched to the Explorer course (which means you can go to as few or as many controls as you wish, in any order).
MapRun phone app: We will use the MapRun app for timing and punch verification, instead of control flags and epunches. Here is a short video explaining MapRun. There will be a volunteer at the event who will show you how to use MapRun if you've never done it before. The QR code for this course will be printed on the map, or you can select it from the menu in the app.
Maps: Come for the debut of this brand-new map. Paper maps will be provided to all participants at the event.
Late Starts Available: If you cannot attend the event on June 7, you can do the course on your own anytime between June 8 and June 28. When registering, select “June 8-28” and you will be sent a link for downloading a PDF map, which you can print yourself. Your results will appear on the MapRun website and app.
Schedule:
At home, download the app to your iOS or Android phone before the event, but if you forget we can show you when you get there.
7:00 AM Check in and first start.
9:00 AM Last start.
10:30AM Host will be leaving, you are on your own.
Registration: Preregistration is required in order to keep an eye on crowd size and prepare the right number of maps. Everyone must register as an individual even if you plan on going as a team. Pre-registration deadline for a printed map is Saturday June 6 3pm. See who has signed up.
Fees:
Adults and Juniors (11 and up): $5
Kids (0-10): Free with adult. When registering, use coupon code "Kid" (please register even though it's free— we need a headcount and a waiver for each participant).
What to Bring:
iOS or Android Smartphone, or Garmin watch, with MapRun installed
Safety whistle is required (whistles can be purchased on site for $1)
Compass (compass can be rented on site for $1)
Water (and snacks if desired)
Youth Participants: All participants under 18 must provide a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. For details see our Instructions for Minors. These instructions are for anyone who will be bringing a minor child under 18 to an event.
Safety Information: Please let the Start crew know if you plan to check in at Finish before the host departs; otherwise, you’ll be responsible for your own safe return to the start/finish
The featured image was provided by Carol Smythe.