Featured by Runners World as a race that gets you feeling the love! True loves, best buds, looking for love, & solo runners/walkers are all welcomed at this fun race and post-race brunch! Proceeds benefitting Ben's Bells.
Be Kind – Be My Fine Valentine
When: Saturday, February 14th, 2026
- Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7am-8am outside of Gentle Ben's
- FitKidz Mile Start: 8:00am (BEFORE the main race)
- Relay, 4Mile, 2Mile Start: 8:30am
Where: Gentle Ben's, 865 E University Ave, Main Gate Square. Start line in front of U. of A.'s Centennial Hall just inside the Main Gate to the University of Arizona.
Pick Your Event:
- 4 mile Relay: 2-person relay where each person runs a 2-mile lap. Friends, sweethearts (wanna be sweethearts) & family members can be a team! Relays must show some form of PDA (Public Display of Affection) at the PDA Exchange Zone and at the awards ceremony to be eligible for prizes!
- 4 mile individual race: 2 laps of the course
- 2 mile fitness walk/jog: 1 lap of the couse
- Free FitKidz Mile at 8:00am (FitKidz mile does not include breakfast at Gentle Ben's)
Highlights:
- Free post-race hot breakfast at Gentle Ben's (not included with free FitKidz mile)
– Mimosa and Bloody Mary specials available for purchase at the Awards Party
– First Mimosa or Bloody Mary free to SAR members
– Festive PDA relay exchange zone
– Costume & PDA contest
– Course includes U. of A. stadium ramps
– Optional super soft, quality race shirts with design from a local artist. Guaranteed t–shirt orders until 02/05/2026. A limited number of race shirts will be available for purchase for $16 at packet pickup on February 13th at the Running Shop on a first-come, first- serve basis.
**CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: KIND CUPID AWARD!!**
Event Benefits Ben's Bells Project! Be Kind – Be My Fine Valentine!
Know someone that is participating in the race that lives out the message of "Be Kind"? Nominate them here for the Kind Cupid Award! The winner will be announced and “caped” at the awards ceremony!
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners