Name: West Valley Vet Run
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Avondale

About the Event

Lace up for a morning filled with energy, gratitude, and community pride as we honor our nation’s heroes. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a fun stroll with family, the West Valley Vet Run has something for everyone!

📅Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

📍Location: Estrella Mountain Community College - 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392

🏃♂️Events: 5K Run / 1 Mile Run/Walk

This is a timed run for those ready to race, plus a relaxed 1-mile run/walk perfect for families and casual runners.

YOUR RUN MAKES A DIFFERENCE: 100% of proceeds benefit the Dr. Ernest Lara – EMCC Veterans Scholarship Fund, helping student veterans overcome financial barriers to higher education. Visit our website for more information: https://www.estrellamountain.edu/vetfunrun

🚓🚒 FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES: The City of Avondale’s Police & Fire Departments will be on-site with interactive, family-friendly activities kids will love!

♥ Frios will be on-site serving their gourmet popsicles—free for the first 100 guests!

Modern Grind will also be present with free coffee and treats!

SPOTS FILL FAST! Don’t miss your chance to run, honor, and give back.

We will continue to offer a discount for Veterans and Military participants. Please complete registration, then select the checkbox that certifies you are a Veteran and/or Military participant.

The first 400 Registrants will receive a Finisher's Medal.

No pets are allowed to participate in the run!

Packet Pick Up: Friday, November 6th, time TBD @ EMCC (Parking Lot A, in front of Estrella Hall by the book drop)

Race Day Packet Pick Up: 7:00 AM - 8:00AM. (Packets will NOT be handed out after 8:00AM, NO EXCEPTIONS. We encourage everyone to pick up their packets before the race as per the assigned date and time to do so.)

Start Times: 1 Mile - 8:00AM/5K - 8:15AM

Race Placements: 9:15AM @ Estrella North Plaza

Veterans Ceremony: 10:00AM @ Estrella North Plaza

This event is designed to be family-friendly and community-oriented, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day out with your loved ones.

Races Offered

1 Mile

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

5K

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Avondale.

thermostat Temperature

10.9° / 24.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.8° / 21.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

38.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:01

nightlight Sunset

17:27

About Avondale

Learn more about the host city, Avondale.

Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Video

Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of West Valley Vet Run.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
1	Monge, Jorge	M	14	—	10:28
2	Santiago Romero	M	19	El Mirage, AZ	10:50
3	A. Lopez	M	12	Goodyear, AZ	12:16
4	MiguelAngel Alarcon	M	20	Phoenix, AZ	12:37
5	Monge, Edward	M	13	—	13:21
6	Monge, Jorge	M	47	—	14:02
7	John Wilcox	M	27	El MirageEl Mirage, AZ	14:08
8	C. Powell	M	8	Goodyear, AZ	14:10
9	E. Higdon	M	8	Buckeye, AZ	14:19
10	Savannah Dossinger	F	26	Glendale, AZ	14:31
11	David Lopez Olivarria	M	44	Goodyear, AZ	14:32
12	Joseph Fitzpatrick	M	32	Buckeye, AZ	14:45
13	Ortiz, Luis	M	45	—	14:53
14	Lourdes Ciulei	F	26	Avondale, AZ	15:08
15	Aliciya Higdon	F	25	Buckeye, AZ	15:20
16	Chad Galligan	M	47	Tolleson, AZ	15:29
17	Veronica Le	F	25	Litchfield Park, AZ	16:06
18	Jalen brown	M	26	Litchfield Park, AZ	16:06
19	L. Raymond	M	10	LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ	16:19
20	Neil Raymond	M	48	Litchfield Park, AZ	16:20
21	Evan Glendinning	M	36	Goodyear, AZ	16:41
22	Clarissa Jiles	F	23	Goodyear, AZ	17:05
23	Rachel Morin	F	26	—	17:37
24	Richard Slavin	M	56	Scottsdale, AZ	17:40
25	Peter De Asis	M	51	Litchfield Park, AZ	17:45
26	Caelum De Asis	F	21	Litchfield Park, AZ	17:45
27	Carl Palmucci	M	66	—	18:01
28	Paula Didion	F	66	—	18:02
29	Lyle Bartelt	M	71	Phoenix, AZ	18:10
30	Anonymous Anonymous	F	67	—	18:46
31	Dominic Gomez	M	44	Phoenix, AZ	18:52
32	Stockwell, Bradley	M	75	—	19:10
33	Mary Ciulei	M	60	Avondale, AZ	19:11
34	Richard Abril	M	45	Litchfield Park, AZ	19:12
35	Yadira Diaz	F	27	Avondale, AZ	19:39
36	Colleen Liell	F	55	Litchfield Park, AZ	19:51
37	Indica Kovach	F	20	Buckeye, AZ	20:17
38	Stephen Kovach	M	44	Buckeye, AZ	20:17
39	Neira Diaz	F	22	Avondale, AZ	20:24
40	Heather Lewis	F	52	Goodyear, AZ	20:46
41	Pineda II, Daniel	M	22	—	20:53
42	Bailea Kunkel	F	22	Litchfield Park, AZ	21:12
43	Jacob Jordan	M	25	Litchfield Park, AZ	21:13
44	Gabriel Jordan	M	24	Litchfield Park, AZ	21:13
45	Robert Jordan	M	59	Litchfield Park, AZ	21:19
46	Cynthia Jordan	F	54	Litchfield Park, AZ	21:21
47	Olivia Jordan	F	20	Litchfield Park, AZ	21:23
48	Andrew Devonport	M	33	Phoenix, AZ	24:01
49	Mike Pineda	M	51	Avondale, AZ	6:40
50	Natalia Soza	F	24	Goodyear, AZ	9:11

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
1	Kelly Weber	F	34	Goodyear, AZ	20:52
2	A. Godinez	F	12	Phoenix, AZ	22:38
3	Evie Turner	F	18	Redding, CA	22:42
4	Amari Crayton	F	18	—	23:02
5	Tanya Garcia	F	21	Avondale, AZ	27:00
6	Marianna Chavez	F	18	Avondale, AZ	27:03
7	Penelope Grote	F	19	Middletown, OH	27:04
8	Anna Likens	F	23	Scottsdale, AZ	27:04
9	Elysia Ortiz	F	23	Glendale, AZ	27:07
10	Maria Lopez	F	41	Goodyear, AZ	27:42
11	Janie Andress	F	55	Avondale, AZ	27:56
12	Yesenia Grijalva	F	41	Buckeye, AZ	28:05
13	Sara Solorio	F	24	Goodyear, AZ	28:22
14	Louise Comer	F	48	Litchfield Park, AZ	28:58
15	Amaya Escudero	F	13	Phoenix, AZ	29:42
16	Jewel Haskan	F	26	Goodyear, AZ	29:50
17	Yaneira Hernandez	F	36	Litchfield Park, AZ	30:14
18	Jay Morales	F	20	Goodyear, AZ	30:49
19	April Weid	F	34	Avondale, AZ	30:50
20	tracy zelinskas	F	49	Goodyear, AZ	31:40
21	Erika Delgado	F	23	Goodyear, AZ	32:30
22	Julia Mora	F	45	Phoenix, AZ	33:58
23	Candice Cunningham	F	46	Peoria, AZ	34:35
24	cathy garcia	F	56	—	35:06
25	Yasmin Peralta	F	31	Avondale, AZ	35:20
26	Lina Cifuentes	F	52	Litchfield Park, AZ	36:09
27	Angel Espinoza	F	18	Litchfield Park, AZ	39:14
28	Elisa Zagala	F	46	Laveen, AZ	40:22
29	Karina Gibbons	F	31	Litchfield Park, AZ	40:23
30	Elizabeth Contreras	F	34	Tolleson, AZ	40:54
31	Samantha Herring	F	28	Buckeye, AZ	41:23
32	Allana Godinez	F	14	Phoenix, AZ	42:12
33	Susan Arvallo	F	38	Avondale, AZ	42:25
34	Angela Quinones	F	42	Litchfield Park, AZ	43:05
35	E. Grogg	F	6	Litchfield Park, AZ	43:10
36	Melissa Grogg	F	35	Litchfield Park, AZ	43:11
37	Becky Baranowski	F	50	Litchfield Park, AZ	44:45
38	Jen Hutchins	F	48	Wittmann, AZ	44:57
39	Grace Comer	F	14	Litchfield Park, AZ	45:40
40	Lianna Martinez	F	26	—	46:01
41	Chareeze Abarquez	F	31	Surprise, AZ	46:22
42	Stephanie Kessen	F	59	Peoria, AZ	47:04
43	Victoria De La Paz	F	30	Buckeye, AZ	47:22
44	Lisa Guillen	F	48	Avondale, AZ	48:25
45	Paloma Contreras	F	27	Phoenix, AZ	48:54
46	Asmaa Hasni	F	41	Avondale, AZ	53:25
47	Tina Sleeper	F	29	Tempe, AZ	56:00
48	C. Sleeper	F	9	Tempe, AZ	56:00
49	Samantha Larsen	F	19	Buckeye, AZ	57:53
50	Carol Larsen	F	51	Buckeye, AZ	57:54