District 7 and District 8 LACC 5k Run, Walk or Bike
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Past event
10:20 AM MST
Laveen, Arizona
Free · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and physical activity at the First Annual Laveen 5K Run, Walk, or Bike event, taking place on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, in beautiful Laveen, Maricopa. This free, family-friendly activation event kicks off at the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel (LACC), with participants starting at Rogers Ranch Elementary School.
Join Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari and Councilmember Carlos Garcia as they celebrate the revitalization of the LACC, a project fueled by community efforts that have brought nearly $175,000 in new repairs and investments to the area. Whether you're a runner, walker, or cyclist, there's something for everyone! The first 150 participants will receive a free T-shirt and race towel, and all attendees can enjoy delicious food and drinks from local favorites like the Trash Panda Vegan Food Truck and Robeks Juice and Smoothie Shop. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, with bike riders starting at 8:05 AM, followed by walkers and runners shortly after. Come cheer on participants and enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and community engagement!
Join Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari and Councilmember Carlos Garcia as they celebrate the revitalization of the LACC, a project fueled by community efforts that have brought nearly $175,000 in new repairs and investments to the area. Whether you're a runner, walker, or cyclist, there's something for everyone! The first 150 participants will receive a free T-shirt and race towel, and all attendees can enjoy delicious food and drinks from local favorites like the Trash Panda Vegan Food Truck and Robeks Juice and Smoothie Shop. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, with bike riders starting at 8:05 AM, followed by walkers and runners shortly after. Come cheer on participants and enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and community engagement!
This event has taken place
Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.
Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.
Add your review
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Races
-
Laveen 5k (Bike)
Incl. T-Shirt
Entries closed10:05 AM MST
Free
-
Laveen 5k (Run/Walk)
Incl. T-Shirt
Entries closed10:20 AM MST
Free
Organiser's description
JOIN VICE MAYOR YASSAMIN ANSARI AND COUNCILMEMBER CARLOS GARCIA FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL LAVEEN 5K, A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, ACTIVATION EVENT, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH, AT LAVEEN AREA CONVEYANCE CHANNEL (LACC) WITH THE STARTING POINT AT ROGERS RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
THE FIRST ANNUAL LAVEEN 5K IS INSPIRED BY THE ROBUST COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS TO INVEST IN AND REVITALIZE THE LACC. OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, VICE MAYOR ANSARI, COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, AND NEIGHBORS HAVE ORGANIZED TO BRING NEARLY $175,000 IN NEW REPAIRS AND INVESTMENTS TO THE LACC.
THE FIRST 150 PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT AND RACE TOWEL. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY FREE FOOD AND DRINKS FROM LOCAL LAVEEN BUSINESSES, TRASH PANDA VEGAN FOOD TRUCK, AND ROBEKS JUICE AND SMOOTHIE SHOP.
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THIS NEXT PARK PHASE AND RUN, WALK, AND BIKE THE LACC WITH OUR COMMUNITY OR JOIN US ON THE SIDELINES WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PETS TO CHEER ON RACE PARTICIPANTS! THE CITY OF PHOENIX'S PARKS AND RECREATION, PUBLIC WORKS, AND STREETS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE UPDATES ABOUT SERVICES IN THE AREA.
EVENT SCHEDULE
CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:00 A.M.
BIKE RIDERS BEGIN AT 8:05 AM
WALKERS AND RUNNERS BEGIN SHORTLY AFTER
AWARDS 10:00 A.M FOLLOWED BACK ANNOUNCEMENTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER.
THE FIRST ANNUAL LAVEEN 5K IS INSPIRED BY THE ROBUST COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS TO INVEST IN AND REVITALIZE THE LACC. OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, VICE MAYOR ANSARI, COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA, AND NEIGHBORS HAVE ORGANIZED TO BRING NEARLY $175,000 IN NEW REPAIRS AND INVESTMENTS TO THE LACC.
THE FIRST 150 PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT AND RACE TOWEL. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY FREE FOOD AND DRINKS FROM LOCAL LAVEEN BUSINESSES, TRASH PANDA VEGAN FOOD TRUCK, AND ROBEKS JUICE AND SMOOTHIE SHOP.
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THIS NEXT PARK PHASE AND RUN, WALK, AND BIKE THE LACC WITH OUR COMMUNITY OR JOIN US ON THE SIDELINES WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PETS TO CHEER ON RACE PARTICIPANTS! THE CITY OF PHOENIX'S PARKS AND RECREATION, PUBLIC WORKS, AND STREETS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE UPDATES ABOUT SERVICES IN THE AREA.
EVENT SCHEDULE
CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:00 A.M.
BIKE RIDERS BEGIN AT 8:05 AM
WALKERS AND RUNNERS BEGIN SHORTLY AFTER
AWARDS 10:00 A.M FOLLOWED BACK ANNOUNCEMENTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER.
Location
Rogers Ranch Elementary School, 6735 S 47th Ave, Laveen Village, 85339, AZ, United States
District 7 and District 8 LACC 5k Run, Walk or Bike
Event data
This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.
