Fine Valentine 5k Relay, 5k Solo, 1.55 Mile Fun Run + FitKidz Mile – 2/14/2027
University of Arizona, Main Gate Square, 865 E University Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
Description
Be part of the event that was featured by Runners World as a “race that gets you feeling the love”! Celebrate love for all things: your community, your sweetheart, your galantine, your family, yourself, running and kindness! Plus don’t miss the famous costume contest, PDA relay exchange zone, and the Gentle Ben’s post-race brunch!
The Fine Valentine Run & Relay captures the Valentine spirit of compassion and kindness that takes many forms. Led by our primary race beneficiary, Ben’s Bells, the event is all about showcasing Tucson Kindness. Come Celebrate and help plant many seeds of understanding, compassion, and kindness in our great community.
Staged at Main Gate Square and the beautiful University of Arizona campus, the course features the beautiful Campus Mall and the Arizona Football stadium ramps.
Highlights:
• Free post-race hot breakfast at Gentle Ben's (not included with free FitKidz mile)
• Mimosa and Bloody Mary specials available for purchase at the awards party
• First mimosa or Bloody Mary free to SAR members
• Festive PDA relay exchange zone
• Best Costume and Best PDA contest
• Optional super soft, quality race shirts with design from local artist
Run Options:
5k Couples Relay: 2-person relay where each person runs a 1.55 mile lap. Friends, sweethearts, and family members can be a Relay Team! Relay Teams must show some form of Public Display of Affection (PDA) at the Relay Exchange Zone. Awards for fastest Relay Team and Top 3 Best Displays of Affection.
5k Solo Race: 2 laps of the course
1.55 mile Fun Run/Walk: 1 lap of the course
Free FitKidz 1 mile race at 8:00 AM
Kind Cupid Award(s):
Know someone in your running community, neighborhood, family who lives out the message of "Be Kind"? Maybe you know someone whose small actions make a larger impact on their friends and community. Nominate them here by January 31, 2027 for the Kind Cupid Award!
Fees and Registration
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
FitKidz Cost
- No charge for Kids 12 & Under
5k Relay Cost
- October 1 to November 30: $25
- December 1 to January 31: $30
- February 1 to February 14: $35
5K Solo Cost
- October 1 to November 30: $30
- December 1 to January 31: $35
- February 1 to February 14: $40
1.55 Mile Fun Run / Walker Cost
- October 1 to November 30: $25
- December 1 to January 31: $30
- February 1 to February 14: $35
* Registration includes a delicious breakfast buffet at Gentle Ben’s
* To commemorate this year’s race, a unique Race Shirt is available for purchase. Local artist Aleta Jokisch created this year’s Race Shirt.
Click here to register.
You can also register in-person during packet pickup at:
• The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2027
• Gentle Ben’s, 865 E University Blvd, from 7 AM to 8 AM on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2027
Click here for a paper registration form.
Race Day Timeline
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Registration and packet pickup at Gentle Ben’s
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM: FitKidz mile start at Centennial Hall
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Start of relay, 5k Solo, 1.5 mile Fun Run
10:00 AM: Awards ceremony at Gentle Ben’s
Packet Pickup
Option #1: Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at The Running Shop, 3055 N Campbell Ave
Option #2: Valentine’s Day, February 14, from 7:00 to 8:00 AM at Gentle Ben’s, 865 E University Blvd
Course Information
Pre & Post Race Staging: Gentle Ben’s
Race Start: Walk 0.10 of a mile on University Blvd thru the Main Gate Square to the Start & Finish Lines. Start line is in front of the U.of A’s Centennial Hall.
5k-2 Person Relay: Each relay team member will run 1 lap of the 1.55 mile course. Friends, sweethearts, and family members can be a team! Relays must show some form of Public Display of Affection at the Exchange Zone. Overall and combined Age Group awards for top competitors
5k Solo Race: 2 laps of the course….overall, masters, and age group awards for top competitors.
1.55 Mile Fun Run: 1 lap of the course…no awards, just be part of the funnest group on the course.
Awards
Best Valentine's costume: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Best Public Display of Affection (show your love): 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Kind Cupid Award: A person whose kind actions have a large impact on friends and the community. Nominate your kind person here.
5k Solo Awards
Men
- Overall 1st-3rd
- Masters: 1st (50+)
- Age Groups: 1st for 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Women
- Overall 1st-3rd
- Masters: 1st (50+)
- Age Groups : 1st for 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Non-Binary
- Overall 1st-3rd
Relay Team Awards: Men, Women, Non-Binary Combined
Overall: 1st
Age Groups:
- 0-59: 1st-3rd
- 60-79: 1st-3rd
- 80-99: 1st-3rd
- 100-120: 1st-3rd
- 120+: 1st-3rd
Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries of the Fine Valentine Relay are SAR's children's programs (FitKidz) and the Ben's Bells Project. At a time when kindness matters, perhaps as much as ever, Ben's Bells is at the heart of the kindness movement. Kindness is now showing lasting physical health benefits in addition to all of the other social and educational benefits. Be part of the kindness movement that started in Tucson! Ben's Bells will receive your donation and a percent of the race proceeds.
Safety Guidelines
Safety is our first priority, but there are inherent dangers and risks involved in racing. Participants take part under their own responsibility. Please read carefully and sign the race waiver.
Look back at the previous year’s event:
Recap
Sponsors
Gentle Ben's
