Since our founding in 1996, Friends has been the beneficiary of the Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run, organized by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners. This long-term partnership has resulted in over $50,000 to support our mission to help preserve, protect and enhance the fragile environment and unique cultural heritage of the Sonoran Desert at Saguaro National Park.

This event takes place at the Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center at Saguaro National Park and consists of an 8-mile loop course on Cactus Forest Drive and a 5k out-and-back to the Javelina Picnic Area. The entire course is paved.