8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria AZ
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Event Details and Schedule
Mail-in and Virtual Registration:
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This event features a virtual option. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on March 22, 2026. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com
What You Get
Custom Event Finisher's Medal: Every participant will receive a unique medal.
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt: A comfortable tech shirt for all participants.
Age Group Awards: Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race Day Participants only). Age groups include 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, 75-79, 80 & Over.
Runner’s Brunch: Enjoy pre- and post-race snacks like granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc.
Chip Timed: Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google).
Event Management: Managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
Race Day Information
Cost of Registration:
- 10K: $45
- 5K: $40
- 1 Mile: $35
Accessibility: We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
Restrictions: No roller blades/skates, skateboards, or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Pet Policy: Leashed pet friendly.
Bag Check: Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.
Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.
Course Details: The course will take you through dedicated running trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.
Course Maps
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Tortoise and Hare Sports in Glendale (map).
- Location: Tortoise and Hare is located at 17570 N 75th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
You can also pickup your packet on race day starting at 7am.
Event Schedule
- March 21, 2026: 2:00 PM - Pre-Race Packet Pickup at Tortoise and Hare from 2-5pm
- March 22, 2026: 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens
- March 22, 2026: 8:00 AM - 10K Start Begins
- March 22, 2026: 8:10 AM - 5K Start Begins
- March 22, 2026: 8:20 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
- March 22, 2026: 8:25 AM - 1 Mile Start Begins
- March 22, 2026: 9:00 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)
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