2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Foothills Park

Race Overview

Arizona runners don't stop running as the temperatures rise - we just get started a little earlier! Join us as we continue the 13th Annual Arizona Sunrise Series with our fifth leg at Foothills Park!

• Date: July 11, 2026
• Location: 5600 W Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ
• Distance: 5K
• Participants: Limited to 700

To register for the entire series please visit our series website here.

Event Details and Schedule

Why run in just one event when you can save so much by registering for the whole Series! (7 total events)

• Big Prizes: This is a StartLine Racing Series
• Point System: Earn points for every event completed
• Prize Drawing: Top 100 point earners and participants completing 4 events
• Special Reward: Three people will walk away with a $500 gift card

Check out the full Arizona Sunrise Series Rules and Regulations here.

Mail-in Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form. Please make all checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until July 6, 2026.

Virtual Run Registration

If you can't join us at Foothills Park but still want to participate, you can register for the virtual run. All prices include shipping, and you will receive the main medal plus the event-specific attachment. Please visit us here to register.

Note: Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only.

What You Get!

• Custom Series Medal: For all participants
• Event Swag: Choice of Dri-Fit Racerback Tank, Sleeveless or Short Sleeve Shirt
• Age Group Awards: Top Three in all Age Groups
• Runner's Brunch: Pre- and Post-Race refreshments

Owned and operated by StartLine Racing. Please note that race-related items will NOT be mailed to those who register for the in-person event and choose not to attend.

Race Day Information

• Registration: Begins at 5:30 AM at Foothills Park (map)
• Cost: $50 on race day
• Accessibility: Wheelchairs, strollers & wagons welcome
• Weather Policy: The race runs rain or shine; no refunds

Course Map

Check the 5K Course Map.

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities

• Friday, July 10: 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Road Runner Sports
• Saturday, July 11: Beginning at 5:30 AM at Foothills Park

Event Schedule

• Fri, July 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports
• Sat, July 11, 2026, 5:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
• Sat, July 11, 2026, 5:30 AM - Open Start Line Begins
• Sat, July 11, 2026, 6:30 AM - Mass Race Start Time
• Sat, July 11, 2026, 7:15 AM - Awards Begin (approximate)