ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 7:30AM MST
  • Location Peoria, Arizona
  • Price $6.30 - $54.00
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the annual Thanksgiving Day Classic on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Peoria Sports Complex in Maricopa, Arizona! This exciting event kicks off your holiday celebrations with three race distances: a challenging 10-mile run, a fun 5K, and a delightful 1-mile fun run, ensuring there’s something for everyone in the family. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and participants will also enjoy the chance to compete for delicious pie awards in various age categories.

In addition to the spirited racing, this event supports the Peoria Diamond Club, with a portion of proceeds going to local charities, including the Special Olympics Arizona. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy for the Peoria Toy Drive! With race day registration closing at 6:59 AM, make sure to secure your spot online. So lace up your running shoes and get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic!

Organiser's Description

Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with our annual THANKSGIVING DAY CLASSIC races starting and ending at the PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX. This event features three distances: 10 MILE, 5K, AND 1 MILE FUN RUN. With 3 different distances, there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy!

ALL FINISHERS IN EACH EVENT WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL.



CHARITY SUPPORT
A portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Peoria Diamond Club that provide grants to many local charities including Special Olympics Arizona. To date Arizona Road Racers has donated over $68K to these charity efforts. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for the Peoria Toy drive. These can be dropped off race day morning or at packet pickup at the various locations noted below.



RACE T-SHIRTS
This race will feature a long-sleeve technical shirt that is included in adult registrations for the 5k and 10 miler and all 1 mile fun run participants. For the Youth entries, shirts are available for $15 during early registration and then $20. Register early to ensure your size is available.



***PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A 10:00 AM RACE CUT-OFF FOR THE SAFETY OF PARTICIPANTS AND COURSE WORKERS, WHICH EQUATES TO A 15 MINUTE/MILE PACE FOR THE 10 MILE RACE. FINISHERS AFTER THIS TIME WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR AN AGE GROUP AWARD PIE.***



RACE REGISTRATION will close on Race Day November 27th at 6:59 am and can only be done on-line through RunSignUp. There will be no paper registrations on Race Day.



START TIMES:

10 MILE: 7:30 a.m. (10 Mile Course map) [http://arizonaroadracers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AZ17018JOE-ARR-Thanksgiving-Classic-2-1-scaled.jpg]
5K: 8:15 a.m. (5K Course map) [http://arizonaroadracers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Thanksgiving-5K-2024.jpg]
1 MILE FUN RUN: 8:30 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run Course map [http://arizonaroadracers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ARR-Thanksgiving-Day-Classic-One-Mile.pdf]



AWARDS: Pies will be awarded to the top three winners of each age group for the 5K and 10 mile races.

5K AWARD AGE GROUPS: 10 & under, 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+.

10 MILE AWARD AGE GROUPS: 17 and under, 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+.

AWARDS CEREMONY: The 5K awards ceremony will start at approximately 9:00 am followed by the 10 mile awards.

Any remaining pies at the end of the awards ceremony will be distributed to participants who stayed for the entire awards ceremony and did not win a pie.

Strollers and baby-joggers ARE ALLOWED BUT MUST START AT THE BACK OF THE PACK for everyone's safety.



EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND PEORIA TOY DRIVE DROP-OFF AS FOLLOWS:

DATE TBD RUNNERS DEN 6505 N 16 ST PHOENIX, 85016 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, 11/26 PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX 16101 N 83RD AVE PEORIA, 85382 NOON 6 PM

THURSDAY, RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP 6:30-7:45 AM
PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX (RACE LOCATION) 16101 N 83RD AVE, PEORIA, AZ 85382



VOLUNTEER: The success of our races depends on our wonderful Volunteers! Volunteer here using this link: To be updated.

Races

  • 10 Mile Race

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long-Sleeve Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $54.00

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long-Sleeve Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM MST)

    $38.10

  • 1 Mile Fun Run - ALL AGES

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long-Sleeve Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM MST)

    $22.20

  • 10 Mile Race - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt Included)

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $6.30

  • 5K - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt Included)

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM MST)

    $6.30

  • 10 Mile Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members Only (No Shirt Included)

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $6.30

  • 5k Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members Only (No Shirt Included)

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM MST)

    $6.30

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Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, 85382, AZ, United States

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