AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Rio Vista Park

The AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Rio Vista Park takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 6:30 AM (with an open start line from 5:30‑6:15 AM) at Rio Vista Community Park (8701 West Thunderbird Road, Peoria, Arizona, USA). This 5K event is the third leg of the 13th annual Arizona Sunrise Series, featuring chip timing, age group awards, a custom series medal with event‑specific add‑on, and a post‑race “Runner’s Brunch.”

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Location: Rio Vista Community Park, Peoria, AZ (northwest Phoenix metro).
• Course: Open use trails (asphalt/concrete) of the New River Trail System. Trail does NOT close for the event — be aware of other users.
• Walkers welcome. Leashed pets welcome. Wheelchairs, strollers, wagons allowed. No roller blades/skates, skateboards, or motorized devices.
• Rain or shine — no refunds or transfers due to weather.
• Registration includes: Custom series medal, custom medal add‑on for this event, custom event swag (choice of arm sleeves, racerback tank, sleeveless or short‑sleeve shirt, or “NO SWAG” for $5 off), extra water stations, age group awards, chip timing, “Runner’s Brunch” (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc.), real‑time results and photos on website/mobile app.
• Packet Pickup: Friday, June 12 — 3:00‑6:00 PM at Road Runner Sports (7077 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054). Race day — starting at 5:30 AM at Rio Vista Park.
• Race Day Registration: Available 5:30 AM onsite ($50, cash/credit). Shirt size not guaranteed for race day registrants.
• Start Options: Open start line 5:30‑6:15 AM (start anytime within that window). Traditional mass start at 6:30 AM. No starts after 6:30 AM. You do not need to declare which option you choose.
• Awards: Approx 7:15 AM. Top 3 male/female in each age group (8 & under through 80+).
• Virtual Registration: Includes medal (series medal + event attachment), custom swag, shipping included. Instructions emailed prior to event to submit your time.
• Series Points: Points for each event completed, extra points for age group and overall finish. Top 100 point earners + all participants completing at least 4 of 7 series events entered into prize drawing. Three winners receive $500 gift cards (“get out of the Phoenix heat”).
• Mail‑in Registration: Accepted until June 8, 2026 — no online processing fees. Make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
• Contact: StartLine Racing — phone +1 480‑912‑7878, email [email protected].
• Social Media: Facebook event page linked.
• Series Website: Register for full series at series website.

Swag, Awards & Atmosphere:

• “Arizona runners don’t stop running as the temperatures rise — we just get started a little earlier!”
• Sunrise Series tradition: 13th annual, 7 events total (May 16 – Aug 8, 2026). Locations: Kiwanis Park, Scottsdale Sports Complex, Rio Vista Park, Freestone Park, Foothills Park, Arizona Boardwalk, Riparian Preserve.
• Custom Medal: Base series medal plus add‑on attachment for each completed race.
• Option to select “NO SWAG” for $5 discount.
• Big prizes from StartLine Racing.
• Family & pet friendly — encourages community participation.
• Free race day photos available.

The AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Rio Vista Park on June 13, 2026, in Peoria, Arizona, is a 5K event (open start or mass start) — chip timed, age group awards, custom series medal with event add‑on, pet‑friendly, and part of the 13th annual Arizona Sunrise Series.