DATE
March 24, 2012
LOCATION
Pima County Fairgrounds - 11300 South Houghton Road - Tucson, Arizona 85747 - Directions/Parking Info Here
2012 KMD TUCSON VIDEO & PICS
2012 pictures - www.zazoosh.com
REGISTRATION PRICE(S)
Online Pre-Registration: $50
Late On-Site Day of Event Registration: $60 cash or credit only
Those participants who register after March 5th won't be able to have a their first name or team name printed on the front of their bib.
START TIME(S)/WAVES
9:30 A.M. start time for the first wave. Waves of 150-200 participants go off every 10 minutes, so wave 2 @ 9:40AM, 3 @ 9:50AM, etc, etc. The # ON YOUR BIB IS YOUR WAVE #. So if you bib has a big ol' #1 on it, that means you are in wave 1. Wanna run with a group of friends? Just make sure you all sign up under the same wave and you'll be set; you may also list a team name if you want (i.e. The Girly Girls).
CURRENT PARTICIPANT LIST
Need to find out what wave some of your gal pals signed up in or what their team name is? A current participant list with wave info and team names is available at the following link: www.imathlete.com/events/EventParticipantsList.aspx?fEID=11424
EDITING YOUR REGISTRATION INFO
Do you need to update your registration info with a new team name, or switch into a different wave? You can make any of those edits up to 20 days before the event by going to the following link and supplying your confirmation number that was emailed to you by imATHLETE after you registered: EDIT YOUR REGISTRATION INFO HERE
PACKET PICKUP INFO
Registration materials must be picked up by each participant with a picture I.D. (driver's license); no I.D. means no registration packet! Participants and/or family members MAY NOT pick up packets for other athletes. If the registered athlete is unable to pick their own packet up in person, then they may make a photo copy of their I.D. and on that paper copy write a note stating who is authorized to pick their packet up for them. That authorized person is then allowed to bring that signed photo copy of the registered athletes I.D. along with their own personal photo I.D. and pickup that athlete's packet. Obviously if you register on the same day as one of the listed pre-race day packet pickup opportunities, we WILL NOT have your packet ready for pickup on that same day.
- Thursday, March 22: REI Tucson (160 W. Wetmore Rd.) - 2:30-6:30PM
- Friday, March 23: Pima County Fairgrounds (by The Sunset Cantina), 2-6PM
- Saturday, March 24 (race morning): Pima County Fairgrounds, 7:30-9:30AM
WHAT YOU GET (SCHWAG)
Besides a female specific, fashion forward event shirt, every Kiss Me Dirty participant will receive a vinyl decal sticker to show off your "Dirty Girl" status on your car, cargo rack or wherever you wanna put it. Don't forget your Kiss Me Dirty finisher award once you cross that finish line! LUNA Protein Bars, fruit and drinks at the finish line area for all participants, as well as one free beer (ID required) for each participant over the age of 21. Parking as well as the bag check area FREE. Also be sure to check out all the very cool Kiss Me Dirty merchandise that will be available for purchase in the expo area.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
- Comfortable and weather appropriate athletic apparel/clothing that you don't mind getting dirty or stained.
- Running athletic shoes (preferably an older pair).
- Photo ID (driver's license, school ID for younger participants). ID will be required to pick your packet up, it will also be required to receive your one free beer (for participants over th age of 21 of course).
- Some spending monies (cash or credit card) to hit the KMD merchandise tent and/or get some grub and additional drinks after you run.
- Garbage bag, towels, rags...just some protective items to keep your car clean for the ride home.
HOW EARLY TO ARRIVE
We recommend you arrive 1 hour before your wave start to allow for enough time for you to park, check your gear, use the facilities, etc. Packet pickup race morning will end promptly at 9:30AM, so if you are running in a later wave and plan on picking your packet/bib number up race morning (as opposed to picking it up at one of the pre-race day pickup options) you will still need to pick your packet up by 9:30AM at latest.
PARKING INFO
Free parking will be available at a designated area on the fairgrounds property. Staff/signage will be on hand to assist in directing traffic flow with parking.
FAQS
Have some questions regarding your KMD event? Check out our FAQ page, pretty much anything you could think to ask is answered on that page!
BENEFITING GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER RESEARCH
The Kiss Me Dirty Race Series has joined with The University of Arizona Cancer Center, a leader in research on ovarian cancer, to raise funds for gynecological cancer research. There are a few ways you can make YOUR impact on cancer.
1. Register to Participate in KMD Tucson: A set amount of each race entry (4%) goes directly to the University of Arizona Cancer Center for gynecological cancer research. Registration available HERE
2. Start your own KMD Tucson Fundraiser or Make a Fundraiser Donation: Want to do more than just participate? Starting your own gynecological cancer research fundraiser or donating to another participants fundraiser is a GREAT way to do that. For every individual that raises or donates $200 or more, KMD will give you a FREE race entry! You can sign up to start a fundraiser as an individual or even as a team. You set your goal amount and even get your own fundraising page. 100% of fundraising donations go to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. To start your own fundraiser, join a fundraising team or donate to a fundraiser CLICK HERE.
3. Make a Donation During Your Online KMD Tucson Registration Process: Opportunities to make a donation directly to the University of Arizona Cancer Center are available during your KMD Tucson online registration. Registration is available HERE!
It's a win-win! Make Kiss Me Dirty Tucson YOUR event! YOUR cause!
COURSE
The Kiss Me Dirty Mud Run Tucson, Arizona course features all sorts of muddy, sloppy, fun in the warm Arizona sun for our "Dirty Girls". COURSE MAP HERE as well as a START/FINISH AREA MAP HERE.
AWARDS
Speed demons need not apply, awards WILL NOT be given for those who complete the course o' dirty, girly fun in the fastest time. Awards will go to the categories listed below. All awards will be presented before the start of each wave. So if you want to be eligible for a costume award for your wave, be sure to be at the starting area 10 minutes before your specified wave start time. Costume awards will be judged by athletes and spectators at the starting area. Most unique team name will be judged via poll on Facebook in the weeks prior to the event and winning team will receive FREE KMD entries for the following year!
- Most Unique Team Name (poll taken via Facebook prior to race day)
- Best Cocktail Dress Costumes Per Wave (they're not just for evening wear!)
- Best Female Related Product Costumes per Wave (tube of mascara or lipstick, you get the idea)
- Top Gynecological Cancer Fundraiser (wins a free KMD race entry)!
GEAR/BAG CHECK AREA
Worried about what you're going to do with your pre-race gear/clothing, don't want to walk all the way back to your car to stash it? You are in luck. A secure gear storage area will be available race morning near the finish line where you can check your belongings while you go and get a little dirty! While the area is secure, we ask that you not bring any valuables (jewelry, etc). We also highly suggest you bring your own bag.
CLEANING STATIONS
Cleaning stations will be available for all you ladies to wash the muck off for your drive home. These hose off areas are meant to clean the giant globs of dirt off that you don't want in your car when you leave. Please don't modify the hose down stations as that will cause all of the other lines not to work. The hose down stations will be located near the start/finish area.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Race participants know that an events success or failure is dependent on a great volunteers! We are always looking to put together excellent teams of volunteers who are willing to offer their assistance and support in order to make Kiss Me Dirty events a success.
In return for ~5 hours of volunteer service, each volunteer will receive a fully comp'd Kiss Me Dirty race entry as well as race swag items such as t-shirts and all the food they can eat at the finish line!!! If you are interested in volunteering at a Kiss Me Dirty event (ALL VOLUNTEER SLOTS FOR KMD TUCSON ARE FULL AT THIS TIME, CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY FOR INFO ON ANY SLOT OPENINGS), email us at volunteer at wasatchracing dot com with your contact info and race request for volunteering. Volunteers ROCK!
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Zazoosh Sports Photography will be photographing all the dirty fun, so don't worry...they'll be sure to capture you at your best! 2012 KMD Tucson pics available at www.zazoosh.com.
TIMING
Worried about your finish time? Well, you shouldn't be! Kiss Me Dirty Race Series events are most certainly not about who finishes in the fastest time. So if you are looking for a competitive, fast running event...this is not it! Wanna know your time, bring a watch! Timing chips will NOT be distributed and results will NOT be kept.
BECOME PART OF THE KMD KREW
In each event market, we seek to build a team of enthusiastic people to spread the word about Kiss Me Dirty. Tasks include distributing posters and fliers, promoting KMD at expos and other race events and networking with local businesses and volunteer recruitment. This in addition to being in tune with their community and full of ideas on how to best go about marketing Kiss Me Dirty in their area.
These are paid positions, those who are interested should send a resume and cover letter to Charity Vernon at charity at wasatchracing dot com