2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Kiwanis Park

Event Details

Arizona runners don't stop running as the temperatures rise - we just get started a little earlier! Join us as we kick-off the 13th Annual Arizona Sunrise Series with our first leg at Kiwanis 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.

2026 Sunrise Series Events

Why run in just one event when you can save so much by registering for the whole Series! (7 total events)

And don't forget - 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 (which we suggest you use to get out of the Phoenix heat!!)

Check out the full Arizona Sunrise Series Rules and Regulations here.

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

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

Mail-in Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make all checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until May 10, 2026.

Virtual Run Registration

Of course we want you to participate in the Arizona Sunrise Series locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us at Kiwanis 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! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the first event on May 16th. 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. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

What You Get!

• Custom Series Medal
• Custom Medal Add-on for each Series Race You Complete
• Custom Event Swag - 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. Our age groups are the following: 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
• 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 (on Apple and Google)
• Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those who register for the in person event and choose not to attend.

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 5:30am at Kiwanis Park (map). 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:

1. First, Registration/Check-In will open at 5:30am. From 5:30-6:15am there will be an open start line. Meaning you can start whenever you would like during that time frame.
2. Second, we will have a traditional mass start at 6:30am. There will be no option to start after 6:30am.

You do not need to inform us of which option you are choosing. These options are meant to give you more flexibility of choosing when you start.

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

Course Map - 5K

5K Course Map

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities

Friday, May 15, 2026 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map). Road Runner Sports is located at Tempe Marketplace at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85281

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Kiwanis Park (race location) beginning at 5:30am.

Event schedule

• Fri, May 15, 2026 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 3-6pm
• Sat, May 16, 2026 5:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
• Sat, May 16, 2026 5:30 AM - Open Start Line Begins
• Sat, May 16, 2026 6:15 AM - Open Start Line Ends
• Sat, May 16, 2026 6:25 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes
• Sat, May 16, 2026 6:30 AM - Mass Start Time
• Sat, May 16, 2026 7:30 AM - Awards Begin (approximate)