_ The 2019 South Mountain Classic 4 mile/8 mile:
The South Mountain Classic is your choice of a 4 mile or a 8 mile race starting and beginning at the South Mountain Activity Center in Phoenix. Take Central Avenue two miles south of Baseline Road to the park.
Cost for the 4 mile race is $35. Cost for the 8 mile race is $45. Both 4 mile and 8 mile races are FREE to members this year IF you register by October 16. Your ARR member discount will show on your total during checkout. If you are a member and register after October 16, you must pay full price.
Same-day onsite registration begins at 6:00 a.m. The 8 mile begins at 7:00 a.m. and the 4 mile begins at 7:15 a.m. You will need the parking pass – Park Rangers will be checking each vehicle before entering the park. South Mountain Park requires all runners to be off the road by 10:00 a.m.
Courses
The courses are on roads only (no trails).
Bib/Chip pickup
Runners can pick up their bibs on race day starting at 6:00 a.m.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the first 3 finishers overall (male and female, no double dipping) and to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups (male/female): 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.