2nd Annual Foster Care 5K+Family Day

Event Overview

• Title: 2nd Annual Foster Care 5K+Family Day
• Date: November 22, 2025
• Location: 101 E Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ (Kiwanis Park)
• Registration: 7:30 am / Start Time: 8:30 am

Race Purpose

• Community Support: Support a community on a mission to help kids.
• Foster Care Need: There are over 8,000 children in foster care in Arizona.
• Participation: Join us for fun, fitness, and community support for Arizona foster kids.
• Impact: Every dollar raised helps children, youth, and families impacted by foster care in Arizona.

Registration Details

• Age Groups: Children ages 0-6 register for FREE and ages 7-17 for only $15 for the 1 Mile distance.
• Price Notice: Prices reflected during registration.
• Accompaniment: Must be accompanied by parent/guardian on the course at all times.
• Learn More: For further details, visit KidsNeedU.com.

Event Participation

• Participation Options: Race, run, walk, or participate virtually.
• Inclusive: Open to participants of all ages and abilities.
• Sponsorship: Contact info@azkidsconsortium.org for sponsorship opportunities.
• Support Services: We help children in need of a home and families in need of resources.

Packet Pick-up

• Date: Packet pickup available on November 21 from 3-6 pm at Road Runner Sports.
• Location: Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288.
• Race Day: Packet pickup starts at 7:30 am on race day.
• Contact Info: For directions, click here.

Race Day Information

• Check-in: Begins at 7:30 am at Kiwanis Park.
• Payment: Accepts cash or credit card: checks are no longer accepted.
• Registration Cost: $50 for 5K, $40 for 1 Mile Fun Run on race day.
• Access: Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome: no motorized devices allowed.

Event Schedule

• November 21: Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
• November 22: 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens.
• November 22: 8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins.
• November 22: 9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx).

Course Maps

• 5K Course: 5K Course Map
• 1 Mile Fun Run: 1 Mile Fun Run Course Map

What You Receive

• Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal.
• T-Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt.
• Awards: Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups.
• Brunch: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" with snacks and drinks.

Additional Information

• Website: Event managed by StartLine Racing.
• Refund Policy: No refunds due to weather: event takes place rain or shine.
• Compliance: All race-related items will not be mailed to those who do not attend.
• Link to Register: Register Here.