AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Rio Vista Park

AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Rio Vista 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 third leg at Rio Vista Park! This event features a 5K distance and is limited to 700 participants.

Registration fees:

• 5K Distance: $38.81 (Jan 1 – Jan 14), $44.17 (Jan 14 – May 31), $49.52 (Jun 1 – Jun 12)
• Virtual Run: $28.11 (Jan 1 – Jan 14), $33.46 (Jan 14 – May 31), $38.81 (Jun 1 – Jun 12)

This is a StartLine Racing Series event with prizes awarded based on age group and overall finish. The top 100 point earners, and those completing at least 4 of the 7 series events, will be entered into a prize drawing.

What You Get:

• Custom Series Medal
• Custom Medal Add-on for each Series Race You Complete
• Custom Event Swag (Arm Sleeves, Dri-Fit Racerback Tank Top, Sleeveless Shirt or Short Sleeve Shirt) - Option to select 'NO SWAG' and receive $5 off.
• 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"
• Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos

Race Day Information:

• Race Day Registration available from 5:30 AM. Cost: $50 (cash, credit cards accepted). Shirt size not guaranteed.
• Wheelchairs, strollers & wagons welcome.
• Course: Open use trails (asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System. Leashed pets friendly.
• Starting Options: Open start line from 5:30 AM - 6:15 AM, or traditional mass start at 6:30 AM.

Packet Pick-Up:

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

Event Schedule:

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