When
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Where
113 W Main Street, Payson AZ
Distances
1 Mile · 5K
About this race
Event Overview
RVN3 Bubba Run is a fun event for the whole family to raise money for the RVN3 Foundation. All proceeds will go directly into supporting local students in athletic and educational goals. We firmly believe that by helping support our athletes we are in turn helping promote and encourage their educational goals as well.
Richard Vernon Nielsen III, known by family and friends as Bubba, was taken from this world too early at the young age of 22. His life revolved around sports, mainly soccer, basketball, and track but also included football, golf, wrestling, and snowboarding. Being such a competitive athlete, he did not let anything get in the way of being able to participate in whatever sport the season called for. This met staying out of trouble and keeping his grades up to be eligible to play. From his years in sports Bubba gained lifelong qualities of teamwork and leadership and built up sense of confidence that no one could take away from him. All of that helped him excel through the short but fulfilled life he shared with us.
He is the inspiration behind the RVN3 foundation, where we hope to use sports to promote education and support kids in their academic and athletic endeavors alike.
Event Details
Date: August 2, 2026
Location: 113 W Main Street, Payson, AZ
For more information, please visit the official race page.
Mail-in Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
All Participants Receive
- Event Finisher's Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal
- Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt: 5K and 1 Mile Only - Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt.
- Age Group Awards: Top Three Male and Female in all Age Groups for the 5K only.
- Pre- and Post-Race Refreshments: "Runner's Brunch" includes granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc.
Course Maps
Race Day Information
- Check In: Begins at 6:00 AM at Rim Country Cross Fit (race location).
- Registration Costs: $50 for the 5K, $35 for the 1M, $20 for the Kid's Dash.
- Course Accessibility: Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome: no roller blades, skateboards, wagons, or motorized devices allowed.
- Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Packet Pick-up is available on Sunday, August 2nd starting at 6:00 AM at Rim Country Cross Fit (race location).
Event Schedule
- 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
- 7:00 AM - Kid's Dash Begins
- 7:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins
- 7:40 AM - 1M Fun Run Begins
- 8:30 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)
Course map
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