2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Freestone Park

2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Freestone Park

Arizona runners don't stop running as the temperatures rise - we just get started a little earlier! Join us as we continue the 13th Annual Arizona Sunrise Series with our fourth leg at Freestone Park! This event features a 5K distance and is limited to 700 participants.

To register for the entire series please visit our series website here.

This is a StartLine Racing Series which means big prizes!! Get points for every event you complete, with extra points being awarded based on your age group and overall finish. At the end of the series the top 100 point earns, plus all participants that complete at least 4 of the 7 series events, will be entered into our Arizona Sunrise Series Prize Drawing. Along with great prizes from StartLine and our sponsors, three people will walk away with a $500 gift card.

Other Series Events:

• May 16th - Kiwanis Park
• May 30th - Scottsdale Sports Complex
• June 13th - Rio Vista Park
• June 27th - Freestone Park
• July 11th - Foothills Park
• July 25th - Arizona Boardwalk
• August 8th - Riparian Preserve

Virtual Run Registration

If you can't join us at Freestone Park and still want to run, get the medal and a shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! All prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on June 27th. Because this is part of a series you will receive the main medal plus the attachment for this event only. You will not receive all 7 attachments. If you wish to register for the Virtual Series please visit us here. 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.

What You Get!

• Custom Series Medal
• Custom Medal Add-on for each Series Race You Complete
• Custom Event Swag - Your choice of a Dri-Fit Racerback Tank Top, Sleeveless Shirt or Short Sleeve Shirt.
• Extra Water Stations Along the Course
• Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups.
• 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
• Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 5:30am at Freestone Park. We accept cash, and credit cards on race day. Cost of registration on race day will be $50. Please note that your shirt size is not guaranteed for those who register on race day. We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses. Walkers are welcome! Leashed pet friendly! We run rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfer due to weather.

Starting Options:

Participants will have 2 options to start the race: First, Registration/Check-In will open at 5:30am. From 5:30-6:15am there will be an open start line. Second, we will have a traditional mass start at 6:30am. There will be no option to start after 6:30am.

Course Map - 5K

5K Course Map

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities

Friday, June 26, 2026 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe. Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Freestone Park (race location) beginning at 5:30am.

Event schedule

• Fri, June 26, 2026 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 3-6pm
• Sat, June 27, 2026 5:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
• Sat, June 27, 2026 5:30 AM - Open Start Line Begins
• Sat, June 27, 2026 6:15 AM - Open Start Line Ends
• Sat, June 27, 2026 6:25 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes
• Sat, June 27, 2026 6:30 AM - Mass Race Starts
• Sat, June 27, 2026 7:15 AM - Awards Begin (approximate)