Meet Me At Maynards

I love living in a town that has the whole city participate in being active! Every Monday night fro 5 – 7, people of all ages and sizes head on downtown to either Congress or if it is the 4^th Monday of the month at Maynards Market. When you arrive on the patio you will see a bunch of friendly people and a place to sign in. this is a FREE event but they keep track of who participates and you get goodies the more you attend. You can also sign up for a raffle, they usually have about 10 business or so offer up free stuff like restaurant gift certificates, shoe discounts, facials, etc and they call these out at 7pm promptly during the summer months and 6:45 the rest of the year. So after signing in, and signing up you can head out to run or walk. There is a 2 mile, 3 mile or 4 mile loop all around and there is a map so you dont get lost or just do as I do and follow the herd of people. Being outside and running is such a fun time, and seeing the city from this perspective makes me love living in Tucson. Along the route you will see photographers taking pictures of the runners, young families walking their strollers and friends catching up at the free water spots along the way. Its a great time and I hope this event never ends!

What a great community event! Every monday runners, walkers and people with doggies gather for Meet Me at Maynards, which begins more so at the parking lot outside of Hotel Congress than at Maynards Restaurant and Market.
There is a live band playing, enticing out of towners to join the event with its spirited music. That’s how we came upon the organized fun.
Community organizers set up booths to loan you blinking lights to attach to yourself so you can send signal to cars to avoid hitting you on your tour around town. You follow a green painted line on the street that will take you past iconic downtown Tucson institutions. Restaurants along the route offer specials for those who want to pop in for a bite to eat or socialize. Some restaurants even set out water tables for runners and doggies to enjoy as they pass by.
The event has a fantastic community feel and showcases some of the best parts of Tucson. If you are in town on a Monday, head on down and take part.

Get Out! Get out and run that is great place to bring the family and dog. Run around downtown. That’s right there is a downtown again with many shops that MMM gives discounts to on Mondays.

MMM is AMAZING! Bring your dogs, your children. Its great for families, runners, anyone can get something out of this! It happens every Monday night rain or shine. You choose from a 2, 3, or 4 mile walk option. You get a map to follow, and you see Tucson along this route like you’ve never seen it before. After walk this walk is when I realized how much I love Tucson! You get a hand stamp for discounts at downtown restaurants after the walk, so downtown business and fitness are promoted. At 7:00 sharp there is a free drawing for downtown restaurants, there’s a fun band, 2.00 beers… it just doesn’t get better. It’s addicting! After 8 walks, you get a T-​shirt, after 15, you get a MMM cap, after 50 a pin, and a purple shirt after 100 walks!

Tucson, you impress me. With fitness focused events such as MMM, you really encourage people to get active and hang out downtown. The 3 mile run/​walk is very well organized and FREE. They always have a raffle afterwards and food/​drink specials at downtown establishments. Very cool event for everyone!

Meet Me at Maynard’s is a great free community event for all ages with over 500 people participating every Monday. To join in the fun, come to the Congress Patio between 5 – 6:30pm any Monday afternoon to check in with the volunteers, and then take off downtown for a run or walk. MMM provides directions for 1-​mile up to 4-​mile routes. Afterwards, everyone gathers in the Congress patio for the round-​up and raffle. We celebrate participants when they have attended MMM 8 times where they will receive their free MMM tee-​shirt. After 15 times they will get an MMM hat. After 50 times, a MMM pin. And, if you are truly dedicated, after 100 times you will become a member of the Century Club and get a purple MMM tech t-​shirt.
GET OUT with MMM!

I really enjoy warm & fuzzy feelings. I like when a big group of people get together to do something that is just good — like flashmobs. I’m one of those types of people. I like seeing people get together and feel safe and happy and relaxed. That’s what MMM is! I have officially been an MMM athlete for 20 weeks (spread across 7 months because summer is rough!) and sometimes I invite people to go with me, and they respond «why would I want to do that?» so here’s a few reasons why you should walk, jog or run around downtown tucson between 5:15−7 p.m. on Monday nights
1) Cheap beer and cheap food. That’s what got my parents to join me this past Monday night ;).
2) Discounts at downtown restaurants (almost every single one participates!) so it’s a great way to become a foodie and try some of the newer and more expensive places at a discount!
3) You get FREE STUFF — you get accolades/​prizes based on the number of times you attend.
3a) More FREE STUFF — entered into a raffle every single Monday (and I have won before!)
4) It’s a lot easier than you think — it’s a great way to decompress after a busy day, to just walk around for 2 or 3 miles.
5) It’s a really good excuse to run. I do this run every week with a good friend and my boyfriend, and we pretty much all agree that we wouldn’t run weekly if it weren’t for MMM.
6) The community of MMM athletes is awesome. It feels good to finish the course and share a table at Hotel Congress with a stranger who doesn’t feel quite so strange because they are out there for the same reason as you. Everyone claps and cheers when people are acknowledged or win prizes, and half the crowd sings along to the folk band that entertains us week in and week out.
Ok, I’ll stop. You’ll notice that every single review is glowing — that’s because this is an entirely grassroots, warm & fuzzy feeling community-​powered (and $ 2 beer-​fueled) event that happens every week, rain or shine, heat or freak blizzard. Oh, and in case there was any confusion, it’s absolutely free! I love MMM and I’m so thankful it is in my life — so bring your dog and your grandma and your stroller full of kids, because all are welcome!

Um… YES! This place is awesome! Are you tired of exercising/​running/​walking around your park or the gym? Have no fear, MMM is here!
Not only do you get to have fun and exercise without sitting at the gym; but you have a chance to get raffle prices (gifts certificates, etc.)
So many great things about this weekly event.
So every monday, I believe it starts at 5PM, you check in (after you check in a certain amount of times… you get certain prices. I.E. 8 times, MMM shirt, 16 times MMM hat, 50 times… etc) You are given a map (it should be the same unless they change it due to street lights issues and/​or traffic) and it should be like a 3 – 4 miles run/​walk/​jog/​social walk. You get to see all the local things that goes on… places you never encountered before. At the end of it… you can wait or if you are like me start at about 6PM and finish about 6:45PM because I walk with my friends… so you can be just in time for the raffle prices and such at 7PM. Also, if you want a beer that they offer… you can get it for about $ 2 or $ 3 (I forgot) in CASH. Not bad. If you didn’t (or did) win any prices or get your check in gifts, not to worry. There are certain restaurants (I.E. Club Congress or Thunder Canyon Brewery) that will give you a discount (I believe 10 or even 20% depending on the store) off your whole check. Not bad at all, if you ask me. Last time I went, I won a pumpkin and a bag and water bottle. Pretty cool. Also, my friends and I went to get dinner at Thunder Canyon and got a discount. Awesome DEAL! Hope to see you there next Monday!

My first time doing MMM. It’s a great community, run, and raffle/​prizes for running a certain number of times. But there is no map, just word directions and they can be pretty confusing. So best to go with someone who has done it before.

I love MMM! I went for the first time recently and it was great. Very organized, everyone was helpful and friendly, got some exercise, saw parts of downtown Tucson I’ve never been to before, and got a really great discount for dinner (at certain restaurants) that night for participating in MMM. So much fun to get out, exercise, and have fun.
I was told about this months ago, but never went because I’m not a runner and I was afraid I’d feel slow and stupid. But I finally tried it, and it’s not a race at all. People can how up any time between 5:15 and 6 and just go on your own (on a route they give you). So it’s not like everyone is starting together at a big line and you feel competitive. It’s completely DIY with when you start and stop, and how fast you go. Everything is just there to support one another in getting exercise and supporting downtown.

MMM has become a Monday night ritual for hundreds maybe even thousands of Tucson locals… pretty crazy right? And despite the disruption of the modern streetcar roadwork it’s still awesome and really has become a super well organized event… fully staffed with volunteers that make sure you get your reflectors for the run/​walk. They’re looking out for our safety!
I really couldn’t think of a better way to start off the week: Round up your buddies, go run/​walk the route and wrap things up with an ice cold beer on the Hotel Congress where live music and raffles also await you. Bottom line is that it’s FUN! It’s FREE! and a great place to meet new people and for sure a great place to bring your dog.
Become a regular and after 8 visits I think you earn your official MMM t-shirt…or at least a live shout-​out.
Plus, they’ve got a great list of downtown restaurants that offer discounts to MMM participants. Just show ‘em your stamp and you’re good to go!

There are really no negatives here.
To start with it’s free. I love all the yoga and dance classes I attend, but I do like to get some exercise in every so often that isn’t costing me anything.
It’s really well organized. All the volunteers are super friendly. Everyone is there to have some fun. And they have a sweet raffle at the end.
You get to exercise while touring some adorable neighborhoods downtown. Seriously, I keep finding houses that I wish were mine!

Week 2 was even better! We did the traditional route through downtown and up fourth ave. You really get to see a lot of Tucson in that 4 mile walk. Not to mention its a real «I’m on a boat» kinda feeling, where everyone doing MMM says hi to each other… love, love, love that. So far we have always been greeted with a big smile and a laugh! The volunteers really make MMM great!
Its such a fun way to feel like a local! Can’t wait to earn my t-​shirt.

Went to MMM for the first time on Monday. We did the three mile loop and it was a nice walk through some great little neighborhoods. Afterwards you can use your stamp to get discounts at a bunch of local restaurants. I am going back for sure, it’s a fun way to get out on Monday night.

I love Meet Me at Maynards! It’s well organized, well communicated, and the volunteer staff are super friendly and excellent at explaining the route and getting you all set up to run/​walk. I also appreciate the fact that they loan you reflectors while you walk/​run so that you are safe at night.

This event is for EVERYBODY! Participants range from the super athletic to the once a week walker, older adults to babies, ladies and gentleman, and lots of dogs. If you’re a single person there’s a good chance you could find a date here and if you’re in a relationship, the old adage «the couple who plays together — stays together» is met with MMM. I run with my boyfriend and about 6 of our friends every week. After the run we reward ourselves with a beer and some food at one of the many downtown/​4^th Avenue locations that provide discounts especially for participants.
The various routes provide a chance to see some lovely parts of downtown Tucson and people watch, all while getting that recommended dose of exercise for the day! I’ve run this thing in the with the sting of winter hitting my face (28 degrees in February?!) and the shoe melting heat of summer (112 in July), but the majority of time I barely notice the weather. The level of energy of the people around you makes your feet fly!
Get out!

One of my favorite events — I encourage anyone who is not familiar with downtown Tucson or who wants a fun, casual walk about to come on down.
The event is really informal — you can start pretty much whenever you want. I recommend that if you are not familiar with the area to check out the map before you start. The directions they provide there aren’t very clear, and there’s not one big group all following the same route like you would find at other races. Most people don’t follow the route exactly anyway and just kind of make up their own thing. After going a couple of times I think this is the best way to go — that way if you see something interesting you can just go over and check it out.
Local businesses will usually provide discounts and one of the highlights of my trips is Downtown Kitchen’s little stand with ice cold water and citrus water. My dogs really appreciate it too!

I love MMM. It’s weird to reserve every Monday night to walk a few miles around downtown Tuscon (I’m not a big exerciser), but I look forward to this every week. The MMM community is vibrant and I am always surprised by the friendly, genuine people that I get to meet on Monday nights.
Top this off with the dinner call-​outs, special events, and discounts at surrounding restaurants and you’ve got a real winner. Oh, and you can’t forget the raffle! I’ve yet to be a winner, but I hope every week, $ 25 dollars to restaurants and businesses around town? I’ll take it.

I have been going to MMM for awhile and love everything about it.
It is great to get out and exercise with a fun group of people. All of the volunteers are wonderful. A great group of discounts is put together for the participants. I love that the event is dog friendly (and so do my chihuahua’s).
Overall, I love that there is an event that gets people out and moving, that promotes local business downtown, and lastly does so much for our community. From garbage pick-​up to outreach for those in need, this event is an all around success.
I highly recommend everyone try and attend. Check out the website for all the details.

Monday after Monday the organizers of ‘Triple M’ pull off an incredible evening of healthy living, by bringing hundreds of Tucsonans into the heart of downtown for a walk/​run, rain or shine and holidays too!
Without a doubt, this social walk/​run has become one of my favorite reasons to put on a pair of workout shorts and tie up my Mizunos. Check-​in begins at 5:15, with the walking and running groups taking off shortly after that. The scenic trail traverses through some of downtown’s most well known (and a few hidden) neighborhoods. Walkers and runners reconvene around 7 for live music and a free raffle. THAT’S RIGHT! Prizes for good health! What’s not to love? And if that wasn’t enough, show up seven times and you’ll be the proud owner of a Meet Me At Maynards T-​shirt. Run with your shirt on anywhere in the world, snap a shot and they’ll throw it on the website. Run with your shirt off and… well…if you can run with your shirt off you’ve already won. I on the other hand am still in training so it’ll be a while.
Walking or running not your thing? They recently added a slew of other activities for a small cost. How about yoga for four bucks, or spinning for five? Does Zumba rhythm get your heart pumping? That class is three bucks or you can take a pilates class for five. Be sure to check in though, because with the red MMM that they stamp to your palm, you’ll get discounts at participating restaurants. Bring the kids, bring your dog, everyone is welcome.
So to recap, a free walk/​run, seven times you get a shirt, cheap fitness classes if you aren’t a runner, and discounts on food. I’ll see you next Monday, right? That’s what I thought.