2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Rio Vista

2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Rio Vista

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 third leg at Rio Vista 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.

Series Details:

• 7 total events in the series.
• Big prizes from StartLine Racing Series.
• Points awarded for every event completed, with extra points for age group and overall finish.
• Top 100 point earners and participants completing at least 4 events entered into a prize drawing.
• Three people will win 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

Mail-in Registration: Complete and return the Mail-in Registration Form. Checks payable to StartLine Racing. Accepted until June 8, 2026.

Virtual Run Registration: Participate from anywhere. All prices include shipping. Items ship following the event on June 13th. Virtual registrations are restricted to US addresses only. Contact [email protected] for international participation.

What You Get:

• Custom Series Medal
• Custom Medal Add-on for each Series Race Completed
• 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 (8 & Under to 80 & Over)
• Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch"
• Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos
• Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Race Day Information:

• Race Day Registration opens at 5:30 am at Rio Vista Park. Accepts cash and credit cards. Cost: $50. Shirt size not guaranteed.
• Wheelchairs, strollers & wagons are welcome.
• Course: Open use trails (asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park. This is an open use trail system and does not close for the event.
• No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices.
• Walkers are welcome!
• Leashed pets friendly!
• Runs rain or shine. No refunds or transfers due to weather.

Starting Options:

• Option 1: Open Start Line: Registration/Check-In opens at 5:30 am. Start anytime between 5:30 am - 6:15 am.
• Option 2: Mass Start: Traditional mass start at 6:30 am. No starts after 6:30 am.

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities:

• Friday, June 12, 2026 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at Road Runner Sports (7077 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, Arizona 85054).
• Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Rio Vista Park (race location) beginning at 5:30 am.

Event Schedule:

• Fri, June 12, 2026 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports
• Sat, June 13, 2026 5:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
• Sat, June 13, 2026 5:30 AM - Open Start Line Begins
• Sat, June 13, 2026 6:15 AM - Open Start Line Ends
• Sat, June 13, 2026 6:30 AM - Mass Race Start Times
• Sat, June 13, 2026 7:15 AM - Awards Begin (approximate)