Mountaineer 5K

🏃‍♂️ What is the Mountaineer 5k?

The Mountaineer 5k is a 5-kilometer race organized by the Summit Academy Parent Teacher Organization.

• Participants: We welcome runners, walkers, and strollers, but no pets allowed.
• Benefits: The race benefits Summit Academy Mountaineers.
• Purpose: We also want to raise health and fitness awareness.
• Opportunity: This is a great opportunity to start or continue your wellness journey!

💲 Registration Cost:

• Now - January 18, 2026: $25.00
• January 19, 2026 - February 18, 2026: $35.00
• February 19, 2026 - March 18, 2026: $45.00
• March 19, 2026 - March 28, 2026: $50.00

🎁 What is included in your registration?

• Finishers Medal: An Awesome finishers medal.
• Shirt: Cool t-shirt. Please register by February 28th to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.
• Water Stations: Water stations along the course.
• Awards Ceremony: Overall and Age Group Awards will be custom made by students in the Dobson High School Ceramics Department, starting at 9am.

Our age group awards include the following categories:

• 6 and under: Age group categories from 6 and under to 75 and Up.

📍 The Course:

We will start at the Summit Academy Junior High Track, run one loop around the track then onto the canal. The majority of the race will be on the canal and finishing at the Junior High Track.

📦 Packet Pick up:

• Option 1: Friday 3/27 from 2:30pm-6pm in front of Summit Academy Junior High, 1550 W Summit Place, Chandler, AZ.
• Option 2: Packet pick-up on the morning of 3/28 starting at 6:30am.

🗓️ Race Day Information:

• Restrictions: No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
• Weather Policy: We run rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather.
• Start Time: We will be starting promptly at 8am.
• Parking: Park in the Desert Oasis parking lot, Summit Academy parking lot, or on the street where parking is permitted.

👏 Sponsors:

We would like to thank our amazing and generous sponsors for contributing to our amazing Summit Academy Students.

For more information and to register, visit Mountaineer 5K Race Page.