Jim Click’s Run n’ Roll 8K and 1 Mile
For over 37 years Jim Click has been racing to support the Adaptive Athletic Program at The University of Arizona. His involvement began in 1981 when Richard Nolen, a body repair man working for Mr. Click, was injured in a touch football game with a group of his co-workers. His injury, a broken his neck, left him a C 6-7 quadriplegic. Jim visited Richard in the hospital assuring him he would do all he could to help him, and he did. After extensive rehab in Colorado, Richard returned to UArizona and began participating in the Adaptive Athletic Program. He had a very successful athletic career in wheelchair track and road racing, as well as receiving a Masters in Business. He works today for the Jim Click Automotive Team as the Business Manager and Controller.
Jim Click followed Richard’s progress in the Adaptive Athletics Program and actively supported its fundraising efforts. Jim would join all of the athletes in the “Push-N-Plod” Wheel and Jogathon every fall semester, raising pledges by sitting down in a sports wheelchair and pushing for hours around the University track. Jim pushed his way around the track every year until it was decided to take the event it to another level and create a race for the Tucson community.
In 1995 Coach Dick Tomey lent his name to the event called The Dick Tomey Pony Express. Jim provided the grand prize: a new Mustang. The year 2000 brought the final change to the race to Jim Click’s Run N’ Roll. Former UArizona Track Coach, Dave Murray, stepped in to design a fast, flat, fun course on the beautiful UArizona campus. This annual event has given the Adaptive Athletic Program the needed funds to become a national leader in wheelchair sports. We are grateful for Jim Click’s support over the past 25 years.
We strongly encourage you to join our “Friends of Champions” and help this highly valuable program continue to fulfill the dreams of future athletes.
This race is an acknowledgment of Jim and Vicki Click’s support of the Adaptive Athletic Program, which has now become a national model.
Race Description
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM: Race Day Registration / Check-in
6:58 AM: In Person - Pima Medical Institutes Elite Wheelchair 8k Race Start Time
7:00 AM: In Person - The Ascension 8k Run for Accessibility Start Time
7:02 AM: In Person - Dr. Bobs 1 Mile Fun Run Start Time
7:30 AM: Race Expo
8:30 AM: Awards Ceremony
VIRTUAL: Any Distance Bear Down Run/Walk/Push by The Nanini Family Trust. Just send us a video or your timed results between September 26th until October 3rd to be eligible for this year's raffle prizes! DON'T FORGET to submit your race results here.
Registration Information & Packet Pickup
Last day to register is September 23rd
Mail in registration is available HERE.RunAndRoll2022
Cost: $25 or $30 on race day or packet-pickup
Discount code for available for Veterans and SAR Members. Please contact Monica Bermudez for the code or more info
Packet pickup is Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Performance Footwear. Packet includes an exclusive, collectible Jim Click's Run'N'Roll race shirt & Adaptive Athletics souvenir.
Volunteer
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Safety Guidelines & Protocols
As our community returns to running, walking and racing in-person, we encourage all participants and spectators to abide by public health guidelines and strongly recommend that all who attend SAR affiliated events bring their own water bottles and wear masks at the events. While participants are not required to wear masks during races, they are encouraged to wear them at the start and finish or where physical distances of six feet between participants is not possible. Spectators are also encouraged to physically distance and wear masks. We appreciate everyone's willingness to support our community and help as we bring safe and fun events back to southern Arizona.
Beneficiaries
Adaptive Athletics at the University of Arizona.
