In 150 days · Sat, Mar 13, 2027
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Saturday, March 13th, 2027
8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria AZ
10K · 1 Mile · 5K
52–76°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
62–91°F
dry
2025
47–67°F
rain
2024
52–76°F
dry
2023
51–80°F
dry
2022
45–79°F
dry
2021
45–59°F
dry
2020
51–61°F
rain
2019
43–63°F
rain
2018
56–82°F
dry
2017
58–91°F
dry
Best months to race in Arizona →
Race-day ready
Everything but the shoes.
Real running socks, a bib belt, anti-chafe — the cheap upgrades that matter.
About this race
Please join Changed by Fire
for the 8th Annual AZ Walk of Courage
benefiting Changed by Fire and other local
organizations.
The AZ Walk of Courage was created to advocate for burn survivors to create awareness and build a community of inclusion, love & healing.
Proceeds from this event benefit Changed by Fire, and other local organizations. Changed by Fire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping burn survivors, their families and Burn Care, professionals, cope, and thrive in life after a burn injury. We focus on emotional, psychological and social well-being, offering holistic programs and community support that addresses the challenges of life beyond physical recovery.
Event details and schedule
Mail-in and Virtual Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This event features a virtual option. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on March 13, 2027. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]
What you get
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt
Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race Day Participants only). Our age groups are the following:
8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Event Managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
Race Day Information
Cost of registration on race day will be:
- 10K - $50
- 5K - $45
- 1 Mile - $35
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Leashed pet friendly
Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.
The course will take you through dedicated running trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.
Course Map
10K Course Map
1 Mile Course Map
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Friday, March 12, 2027 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Tortoise and Hare Sports in Glendale (map)
- Tortoise and Hare is located at 17570 N 75th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
You can also pickup your packet on race day starting at 7am.
Event schedule
- Fri, March 12, 2027 3:00 PM - Pre-Race Packet Pickup at Tortoise and Hare from 3-6pm
- Sat, March 13, 2027 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens
- Sat, March 13, 2027 8:00 AM - 10K Start Begins
- Sat, March 13, 2027 8:10 AM - 5K Start Begins
- Sat, March 13, 2027 8:20 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
- Sat, March 13, 2027 8:25 AM - 1 Mile Start Begins
- Sat, March 13, 2027 9:00 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)
Course map
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Run clubs near Peoria to train with before race day.
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