RVN3 Bubba Run 5K - 1M

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🌟 Inspiration Behind the Event

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

The event will be held on August 3, 2025, at 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

• Custom Event Finisher's Medal:
• 5K and 1 Mile Only: Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt.
• Age Group Awards: for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K only. Age groups are: 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 & 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.
• Event Management: Event managed by StartLine Racing.
• Note: Race related items will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

🗺️ Course Maps

• 5K Course Map
• 1M Course Map
• Kids Dash Map

⏰ Race Day Information

• Check In: will be available beginning at 6:00am at Rim Country Cross Fit (race location).
• Payment: We accept cash or credit card on race day. Checks are no longer accepted.
• Registration Costs:
• $50 for the 5K
• $35 for the 1M
• $20 for the Kid's Dash
• Accessibility: We welcome wheelchairs, and strollers out on the course. No roller blades, skateboards, wagons, or motorized devices are allowed.
• Pets: Leashed pet friendly.
• Note: There is no bag check for this event. 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 3rd starting at 6:00am at Rim Country Cross Fit (race location).

🕒 Event Schedule

• August 3 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
• August 3 7:00 AM - Kid's Dash Begins
• August 3 7:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins
• August 3 7:40 AM - 1M Fun Run Begins
• August 3 8:30 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)