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.
• Beneficiary: The race benefits Summit Academy Mountaineers.
• Goal: We also want to raise health and fitness awareness, and this is a great opportunity to start or continue your wellness journey!

Registration Cost:

What is included in your registration?

• Finisher Medal: An awesome finishers medal.
• Shirt: Cool t-shirt. Please register by February 28th to guarantee.
• Water Stations: Water stations along the course.
• Awards: Overall and Age Group Awards custom made by students in the Dobson High School Ceramics Department. Awards Ceremony starts at 9 AM.

Our age group awards include:

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

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

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:

• Date & Time: Friday 3/19, 2:30 PM - 5 PM at Summit Academy Junior High, 1550 W Summit Place, Chandler, AZ.
• Race Day: Packet pick-up will be available the morning of 3/20, starting at 6:30 AM.

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: no refunds or transfer due to weather.
• Start Time: We will be starting promptly at 8 AM.
• Parking: Park in the Desert Oasis parking lot, Summit Academy parking lot, or 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 Registration.