ARR 2026 Summer Series
- Date Sun 17th May 2026 - Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 6:30AM MST
- Location Phoenix, Arizona
- Price $6.30 - $101.70
- Races 12 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating ARR 2026 Summer Series, a must-attend running event taking place in the vibrant city of Phoenix, Maricopa, from May 17 to August 2, 2026! This exciting series features five races, each designed to challenge and inspire runners of all ages and abilities. Most races are 5K, except for the special 4-mile race on July 4th, perfect for those looking to celebrate Independence Day with a run.
Participants can compete for overall and age group awards, and to be eligible for the prestigious Summer Series Grand Prix awards, runners must complete at least four of the five races. The series kicks off at Neil Giuliano Park on May 17 and continues at stunning locations, including Riparian Preserve, Rio Vista Park, Kiwanis Park, and Cesar Chavez Park. With early packet pick-up and great pricing options for ARR club members and kids, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the summer sun while staying active. Don’t miss out on the chance to sign up for all five races and receive an exclusive race t-shirt with your registration! Join us for a summer filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants can compete for overall and age group awards, and to be eligible for the prestigious Summer Series Grand Prix awards, runners must complete at least four of the five races. The series kicks off at Neil Giuliano Park on May 17 and continues at stunning locations, including Riparian Preserve, Rio Vista Park, Kiwanis Park, and Cesar Chavez Park. With early packet pick-up and great pricing options for ARR club members and kids, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the summer sun while staying active. Don’t miss out on the chance to sign up for all five races and receive an exclusive race t-shirt with your registration! Join us for a summer filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The ARR Summer Series consists of five races. EACH RACE IS A 5K EXCEPT FOR 4 MILES ON JULY 4TH. Each race includes overall and age group awards. In each individual race, the age of the runner is his/her age on race day. To be considered for the Summer Series Grand Prix awards, each runner must complete at least four races. ARR CLUB MEMBER PRICING AND KIDS PRICING WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
SIGN UP FOR ALL 5 RACES AND A RACE T SHIRT IS INCLUDED FOR ADULT REGISTRATIONS.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE THRU RUNSIGNUP UNTIL 6:00 AM. NO PAPER ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP FOR SUMMER SERIES #1 WILL BE: TBD SATURDAY MAY 17TH, 12-3 PM ROAD RUNNER SPORTS, TEMPE MARKETPLACE.
#1 Neil Giuliano Park @ Tempe Lake, Sunday May 17th
#2 Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, Sunday June 14th
#3 Rio Vista Park, Peoria, Saturday July 4th
#4 Kiwanis Park, Tempe, Saturday July 18th
#5 Cesar Chavez Park, Phoenix, Sunday August 2nd
Note: there is no separate entry fee for the Summer Series Grand Prix you are automatically entered when you sign up for an ARR Summer Series race, and your points will be tallied.
*** Sponsorship Opportunities are available. More information here. [https://arizonaroadracers.com/our-mission/sponsor-information/]
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 5:30 - 6:15 AM.
RACES START 6:30 A.M.
SIGN UP FOR ALL 5 RACES AND A RACE T SHIRT IS INCLUDED FOR ADULT REGISTRATIONS.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE THRU RUNSIGNUP UNTIL 6:00 AM. NO PAPER ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP FOR SUMMER SERIES #1 WILL BE: TBD SATURDAY MAY 17TH, 12-3 PM ROAD RUNNER SPORTS, TEMPE MARKETPLACE.
#1 Neil Giuliano Park @ Tempe Lake, Sunday May 17th
#2 Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, Sunday June 14th
#3 Rio Vista Park, Peoria, Saturday July 4th
#4 Kiwanis Park, Tempe, Saturday July 18th
#5 Cesar Chavez Park, Phoenix, Sunday August 2nd
Note: there is no separate entry fee for the Summer Series Grand Prix you are automatically entered when you sign up for an ARR Summer Series race, and your points will be tallied.
*** Sponsorship Opportunities are available. More information here. [https://arizonaroadracers.com/our-mission/sponsor-information/]
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 5:30 - 6:15 AM.
RACES START 6:30 A.M.
Races
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Summer Series - All 5 Races
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$101.70
Run all 5 summer series races, a great value. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Sign up for all 5 races and a Race T shirt is included. You can also opt out of the T shirt for $5 off the entry fee. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. For the individual races, T shirts are available for $15. Early packet pick-up for Summer Series #1 will be: Saturday May 17th, 12-3 PM ROAD RUNNER SPORTS, TEMPE MARKETPLACE. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series #1 - 5/17 Sunday
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$27.50
Summer Series #1 will be at Neil G. Giuliano Park next to Tempe Town Lake. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Sign up for all 5 races and a Race T shirt is included. You can also opt out of the T shirt for $5 off the entry fee. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. For the individual races, T shirts are available for $15. Early packet pick-up for Summer Series #1 will be: DATES AND TIME TBD Race Day Packet Pickup: 5:30 - 6:15 a.m. -
Summer Series #2 - 6/14 Sunday
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$27.50
OPENS 07 MARSummer Series Race #2 will be at the Riparian Preserve, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert AZ 85234. ARR club member pricing and kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Sign up for all 5 races and a Race T shirt is included. You can also opt out of the T shirt for $5 off the entry fee. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. For the individual races, T shirts are available for $15. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series #3 - 7/4 Saturday
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$38.10
SS#3 is at Rio Vista Park in Peoria, AZ. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. For the individual races, T shirts are available for $15. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series #4 - 7/18 Saturday
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$27.50
SS#4 is at Kiwanis Lake in Tempe AZ. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. For the individual races, T-shirts are available for $15. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series #5 - 8/2 Sunday
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$27.50
SS#5 is held at Cesar Chavez Park in Laveen AZ. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. For the individual races, T-shirts are available for $15. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series - All 5 Races - Kids Under 17
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$27.50
Run all 5 summer series races, a great value. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. Early packet pick-up for Summer Series #1 will be: DATES AND TIMES TBD Race Day Packet Pickup for SS #1: 5:30 - 6:15 a.m T shirts are available for purchase $15. -
Summer Series #1 - Kids Under 17 - 5/17 Sunday
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$6.30
Summer Series #1 will be at Neil G. Giuliano Park next to Tempe Town Lake. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. T-shirts are available for purchase $15. Early packet pick-up for Summer Series #1 will be: DATES AND TIMES TBD Race Day Packet Pickup: 5:30-6:15 a.m. -
Summer Series #2 - Kids Under 17 - 6/14 Sunday
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 14th June 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$6.30
OPENS 07 MARSummer Series Race #2 will be at the Riparian Preserve, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert AZ 85234. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. T shirts are available for purchase $15. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series #3 - Kids Under 17 - 7/4 Saturday
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$6.30
SS#3 is at Rio Vista Park in Peoria, AZ, with the traditional 4th of July BBQ. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. T shirts are available for purchase $15 whille supplies last. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series #4 - Kids Under 17 - 7/18 Saturday
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sat 18th July 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$6.30
SS#4 is at Kiwanis Lake in Tempe AZ. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. T shirts are available for purchase $15 while supplies last. Race Day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am. -
Summer Series #5 - Kids Under 17 - 8/2 Sunday
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Technical T Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (6:30AM MST)
$6.30
SS#5 is held at Cesar Chavez Park in Laveen, AZ. ARR club member pricing and ARR kids pricing will be applied during checkout. Race Day Registration is ONLY available thru Runsignup until 6:00 AM. No paper entries will be accepted on RACE Day. T shirts are available for purchase $15 while supplies last. Race day packet pick-up 5:30-6:15 am.
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