Schedule of Events
We are so excited to welcome you to Tempe, AZ and our destination run weekend! All times and details are subject to change.
What to pack:
Don’t forget your favorite racing gear, a yoga mat (or beach towel in lieu of a mat), a swimsuit and layers for cool evenings! Extra running shoes are a great idea if you are running both days. We would love to be able to cheer you on throughout the race, so please wear your Tropical Blue (2022 MOTR shirts) on the race course Saturday and Sunday mornings!
What to wear: Dress is casual Friday night, “MOTR gear” all day Saturday, and dressy casual for Sunday Celebration dinner. Then, head back to the hotel and don your favorite decade for our Rockin' Decades Dance party Sunday night. (Think 80s or 90s. Optional, of course, but we give points for teased hair!)
Things to do: Our hotel, Tempe Mission Palms, is located in the heart of Tempe, and a perfect spot to catch amazing sightseeing, dining and entertainment. We have put together a guide with links of things to do, restaurants and more.
What to pack:
Don’t forget your favorite racing gear, a yoga mat (or beach towel in lieu of a mat), a swimsuit and layers for cool evenings! Extra running shoes are a great idea if you are running both days. We would love to be able to cheer you on throughout the race, so please wear your Tropical Blue (2022 MOTR shirts) on the race course Saturday and Sunday mornings!
What to wear: Dress is casual Friday night, “MOTR gear” all day Saturday, and dressy casual for Sunday Celebration dinner. Then, head back to the hotel and don your favorite decade for our Rockin' Decades Dance party Sunday night. (Think 80s or 90s. Optional, of course, but we give points for teased hair!)
Things to do: Our hotel, Tempe Mission Palms, is located in the heart of Tempe, and a perfect spot to catch amazing sightseeing, dining and entertainment. We have put together a guide with links of things to do, restaurants and more.
Friday, Jan. 13
3:00 p.m. or later |
Check in at hotel |
4:30-6:30 p.m. |
Welcome to Tempe – Dinner on your own |
6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Check in for race weekend with our staff. (We will have race packets for those running the 5K on Saturday.) Location: Cavetto conference room (See map of resort) |
8:00-9:30 p.m. |
Friday Night Welcome Reception: Appetizers provided, cash bar available. Fun, games and prizes! OOFOS shoe bar/try-on station. Location: Pool Terrace |
Saturday, Jan. 14
7:45 a.m. |
Optional shake-out run with Carrie; go cheer on 5Kers |
8 a.m. |
5K start (within walking distance of hotel) |
8-10 a.m. |
Concert Location: Tempe Beach Park, Finish Line (MOTR has a VIP tent in park) |
12-7 p.m. |
Expo open We have left time below in schedule to go after lunch. Access via light rail (small charge). |
11:15-11:45 a.m. |
Yoga in the Park Location: Tempe Beach Park, Main Stage |
12-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch on own; Expo. Find eating options in Tempe or at Expo. Runners, this is your time to pick up race packets for 10K, half and marathon. This is a short light-rail ride. However, if you are driving, please allow 45 minutes for potential traffic/parking. Location: Expo |
1:30 p.m. |
Live podcast with Carrie Tollefson and special guests Sara Slattery, MOTR founder Karissa Johnson and OOFOS' Whitney Krempin. Book signing of Sara's book How She Did It to follow. Location: Expo |
2:30-5 p.m. |
Free time! Explore, Shop, Pool |
5-7:10 p.m. |
Drop-In & Dine Spaghetti Dinner with Carrie & Karissa (Dinner shifts: 4:50-5:30, 5:30-6:10, 6:15-6:55 p.m.; you will sign up for a shift at check-in. There will also be a grab & go bagel station for next morning's breakfast.) Location: Tempe Transportation Center, next door to hotel |
After dinner |
The evening is yours, but get some rest for the big day! Optional: If you want to wind down with a cocktail, meet up at courtyard or Harry's Place to hang out. |
Sunday, Jan. 15
7:20 a.m. |
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7:50 a.m. |
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8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
Encore Entertainment Concerts; come hang out in our MOTR VIP covered tent (snacks available) Location: Tempe Beach Park at Finish Line |
11:30 p.m. |
Post-run stretch with Carrie (optional depending on when you want to recover after race) Location: MOTR VIP Tent, Finish Line at Tempe Beach Park |
12:30-6 p.m. |
Relax and recover! Free time ideas: Pool, spa, boat rides, shopping |
5:30-8:00 p.m. |
Run Arizona Celebration! Enjoy cocktails, dinner and Inspiring Speaker, Jacky Hunt-Broersma (come anytime after 5:30 for cash bar; dinner starts at 6:00, speaker at 7:00) Location: Pedal Haus Brewery |
8:30-10:30 p.m. |
Rockin' Decades Dance Party (dress like 80s, 90s or today); we may have prizes! Location: Abbey Ballroom |
Monday, Jan. 16
9:30 a.m. |
(Activities for today are only for those staying with us until Tuesday.) Optional private tour and recovery workout (free). You can also have option to take advantage of their state-of-the-art recovery services for $20 cash: cryotherapy, halo therapy, rapid reboot, red light therapy (click on link) Location: Bell Bank Park, Mesa (transportation included) |
By Noon |
Depart. Check-out by 12 p.m. for those heading home. (Please make sure to leave ample time for shuttle to PHX (Sky Harbor) airport. Shuttles depart every half hour and fit 11 passengers.) |
12 p.m. |
Lunch (those on tour have opportunity to find a lunch spot together) |
2-4:30 p.m. |
Group Hike (transportation included) |
4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Free time! |
6:00 p.m. |
Dinner as a group (optional; we have reservations at Hundred Mile Brewing for all who want to join us.) |
Tuesday, JAN. 17
By 12 p.m. |
The morning is yours! Check out by noon. |
