Mountaineer 5K

What is the Mountaineer 5k?

• Event Type: 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.
• Purpose: The race benefits Summit Academy Mountaineers and aims to raise health and fitness awareness.
• Registration: This is a great opportunity to start or continue your wellness journey!

Registration Cost:

What is included in your registration?

• Finisher's Medal: An Awesome finishers medal.
• T-shirt: Cool t-shirt (to be guaranteed a shirt and medal please register by February 28th).
• Water Stations: Water stations will be available along the course.
• Awards: Overall and Age Group Awards custom made by students in the Dobson High School Ceramics Department. Awards Ceremony will begin at 9am.

Age Group Awards:

• Categories: 6 and under, 7-8 year olds, 9-10 year olds, 11-12 year olds, 13-14 year olds.
• Additional Categories: 15-17 year olds, 18-24 year olds, 25-29 year olds, 30-34 year olds.
• More Age Groups: 35-39 year olds, 40-44 year olds, 45-49 year olds, 50-54 year olds.
• Final Groups: 55-59 year olds, 60-64 year olds, 65-69 year olds, 70-74 year olds, 75 and Up.

Post-Race Activities:

• Food and Drinks: Post-Race food and drinks at our finish line festival.
• Chip Timing: Chip Timed with Real Time Results.
• Important Note: Race-related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.
• No Refunds: No refunds will be given.

The Course:

• Starting Point: We will start at the Summit Academy Junior High Track.
• Course Layout: Run one loop around the track then onto the canal.
• Finishing: The majority of the race will be on the canal and finishing at the Junior High Track.

Packet Pick Up:

• Option 1: Friday 3/19 2:30pm-5pm Packet Pick up in front of Summit Academy Junior High, 1550 W Summit Place, Chandler, AZ.
• Option 2: Packet pick-up on the morning of 3/20 starting at 6:30am.

Race Day Information:

• Prohibited Items: 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: Please park in the Desert Oasis parking lot, Summit Academy parking lot, or on the street where parking is permitted.

Sponsors:

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

More Information:

For further details, visit the official race page: Mountaineer 5K Race Page.