The Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown is a three-event series held in Tucson, Arizona to honor the life of Gabe Zimmerman, slain in the 2011 mass shooting that wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.  Gabe was an avid runner who celebrated the Tucson region -- our three-race series in turn celebrates Gabe and the best of Tucson.

Triple Crown participants are registered for three separate runs or walks, of varying distances.  All ages and all abilities are welcome -- and you can walk or run 3.1 miles, one mile, 8 miles, or a half-marathon.

All registrants receive a special Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown "Run Tucson" souvenir shirt, as well as all the race shirts.  Plus, everyone who participates in all three events will receive a special Finisher's Award.

Ten dollars of every registration goes to Child and Family Resources, Gabe's favorite charity and a very important state-wide organization that helps children and families.

May 28, 2016: 10th Annual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk, in the heart of Downtown Tucson

September 5, 2016: 47th Annual TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler and 5k, among the cactus forests in the foothills of the scenic Rincon Mountains

October 29 and October 30: 37th Annual TMC Get Moving Tucson Events: TMC A-Mountain Half-Marathon on Sunday, October 30 or the Tucson Lifestyle 5k on Saturday, October 29th.  Events take place in historic Downtown Tucson.

COACHING

Do you want to be a better runner?  If so, contact RRCA Certified Coach and 2:48 marathoner Tia Accetta at [email protected]. She and her group of certified coaches can create a customized program to help you meet your running and fitness goals.

Event details and schedule

See www.azroadrunners.org for details on each of the three events.