Kyrene Rise 5K - 1M | Tempe, AZ, United States

About the Event

Join us for the Kyrene RISE 5K,

our inaugural community run/walk supporting

Kyrene students and programs.

This family-friendly event brings together students, families, staff, and neighbors for a fun and energizing morning centered on health, wellness, school spirit, and community connection.

It is a chance to come together, move together, and RISE together for Kyrene in a way that is active, positive, and memorable.

This event will feature a 5K and 1M distances and will take place at Kiwanis Park - North Entrance.

Mail-in and Virtual Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until September 20, 2026.

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Kyrene Rise Virtual Race. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. All you have to do is register above! Please note - your virtual packet will be mailed out the week following the event.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

All Participants Receive:

Custom Event Finisher's Medal

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt. Option to select 'No Shirt' and receive $5 off your registration.

Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups in the 5K distance. 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)

Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Course Maps

5K Course Map

1M Course Map

Course is subject to change if Race Director deems the course to be unsafe on race day.

Race Day Information

Race Day Check In will be available beginning at 6:30am at Kiwanis Park (race location).

We accept cash, or credit card on race day. Cost of registration on race day will be:

5K - $45
1M - $40

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

Leashed pet friendly

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.

Packet Pick-up Opportunities

Packet Pick-up is available on Saturday, September 26th from 2-5pm at TBD

You can also pickup your packet starting at 6:30am on race day.

Event schedule

Sat, September 26, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
Sat, September 26, 2026 7:25 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Closes
Sat, September 26, 2026 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at TBD from 2-5pm
Sun, September 27, 2026 7:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins
Sun, September 27, 2026 7:40 AM - 1M Run/Walk Begins
Sun, September 27, 2026 8:30 AM - Mascot Dash
Sun, September 27, 2026 8:45 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)

1.2 mm

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air Avg wind speed

8.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

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29.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:11

nightlight Sunset

18:32

About Tempe

Learn more about the host city, Tempe.

Tempe is a city of 180,587 (2020) in the Greater Phoenix area of Arizona, best known as the home of Arizona State University (ASU). Its younger, student-heavy population allows it to offer a vibrant nightlife that is relatively rare in Arizona.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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