Fourth Annual DVUSD 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM MST
- Location Phoenix, Arizona
- Price $11.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Fourth Annual DVUSD 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in beautiful Phoenix, Maricopa! This exciting event is open to all DVUSD employees, students, friends, family members, and community members, promoting health and camaraderie. Participants can choose to tackle the 5K race, which includes timing and awards, or enjoy a leisurely 1-Mile Walk. Registration is required by January 12 to secure your event t-shirt, and all 5K runners will receive an official timing bib.
This year, the event is adding to the excitement with two new pre-race activities: the Blow-Up Costume Dash and the Kids Dash! The Blow-Up Costume Dash invites participants to don their inflatable costumes and sprint through the finish line, while the Kids Dash offers a delightful opportunity for children aged 10 and under to race in various age categories. With check-in starting at 7:00 AM and the races kicking off shortly thereafter, this is a morning you won’t want to miss! Join us for a memorable day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and plenty of prizes, including medals for top finishers
This year, the event is adding to the excitement with two new pre-race activities: the Blow-Up Costume Dash and the Kids Dash! The Blow-Up Costume Dash invites participants to don their inflatable costumes and sprint through the finish line, while the Kids Dash offers a delightful opportunity for children aged 10 and under to race in various age categories. With check-in starting at 7:00 AM and the races kicking off shortly thereafter, this is a morning you won’t want to miss! Join us for a memorable day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and plenty of prizes, including medals for top finishers
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL DVUSD 5K & 1 MILE RUN/WALK! THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL DVUSD EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS! _DVUSD EMPLOYEES RECEIVE 5,000 WELLSTYLES POINTS FOR PARTICIPATING_
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.
***ONLY 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BIB FOR TIMING PURPOSES AND AWARDS. 1-MILE WALK PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE TIMED.
***IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THE 5K AND CHANGE TO THE 1-MILE EVENT THE DAY OF THE EVENT (OR VICE VERSA), PLEASE LET THE RACE COORDINATOR KNOW IMMEDIATELY.
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TWO NEW EVENTS THIS YEAR PRIOR TO THE 5K START TIME! A BLOW-UP COSTUME DASH AND A KIDS DASH!
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BLOW-UP COSTUME DASH: BLOW UP THAT COSTUME AND SPRINT THROUGH THE FINISH LINE! THE DASH WILL BE A SHORT DISTANCE ON THE TRACK AND FRIENDLY FOR ALL ABILITIES! WHICH BLOW-UP COSTUME WILL WIN??
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*YOU WILL HAVE TIME TO CHANGE OUT OF YOUR COSTUME PRIOR TO THE 5K AND 1-MILE START TIMES.
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KIDS DASH: KIDS AGED 10 AND UNDER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RACE EACH OTHER IN FULL SPRINT MODE BEFORE THE BIG EVENT BEGINS! THEY WILL COMPETE IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: AGES 9-10, 7-8, 5-6, 3-4, AND 1-2. GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT, PARENTS...THIS IS TOO CUTE TO PASS UP!
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*THE KIDS DASH IS A VERY SHORT SPRINT AND WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES FOR ALL CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN IT.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
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7:00 - 8:00 A.M. - CHECK-IN
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8:00 A.M. - WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT
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8:05 A.M. - NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRESENTATION OF COLORS
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8:10 A.M. - BLOW-UP COSUME DASH
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8:15 A.M. - KIDS DASH
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8:25 A.M. - STRETCH/WARM-UP
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8:30 A.M. - 5K BEGINS FOR FASTER RUNNERS
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8:32 A.M. - 5K BEGINS FOR ALL REMAINING PARTICIPANTS
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8:25 A.M. - 1-MILE WALK BEGINS
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AWARDS & CLOSING WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE ALL 5K WINNERS HAVE FINISHED (APPROXIMATELY 9:20 - 9:30 A.M.)
AWARDS:
ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL BE OFFICIALLY TIMED AND ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS. MEDALS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS:
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AGE 13 AND UNDER
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AGE 14-19
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AGE 20-29
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AGE 30-39
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AGE 40-49
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AGE 50-59
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AGE 60-69
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AGE 70+
RUNNER SWAG DETAILS:
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PARTICIPANTS WILL ONLY RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 12
*
5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND TIMING BIB _IF YOU REGISTER BY JANUARY 12_
*
1-MILE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT _IF YOU REGISTER BY JANUARY 12_
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YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR 5K BIB AND T-SHIRT AT THE HEALTH FAIR AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JANUARY 23 FROM 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.
***ONLY 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BIB FOR TIMING PURPOSES AND AWARDS. 1-MILE WALK PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE TIMED.
***IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THE 5K AND CHANGE TO THE 1-MILE EVENT THE DAY OF THE EVENT (OR VICE VERSA), PLEASE LET THE RACE COORDINATOR KNOW IMMEDIATELY.
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TWO NEW EVENTS THIS YEAR PRIOR TO THE 5K START TIME! A BLOW-UP COSTUME DASH AND A KIDS DASH!
*
BLOW-UP COSTUME DASH: BLOW UP THAT COSTUME AND SPRINT THROUGH THE FINISH LINE! THE DASH WILL BE A SHORT DISTANCE ON THE TRACK AND FRIENDLY FOR ALL ABILITIES! WHICH BLOW-UP COSTUME WILL WIN??
*
*YOU WILL HAVE TIME TO CHANGE OUT OF YOUR COSTUME PRIOR TO THE 5K AND 1-MILE START TIMES.
*
KIDS DASH: KIDS AGED 10 AND UNDER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RACE EACH OTHER IN FULL SPRINT MODE BEFORE THE BIG EVENT BEGINS! THEY WILL COMPETE IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: AGES 9-10, 7-8, 5-6, 3-4, AND 1-2. GET YOUR CAMERAS OUT, PARENTS...THIS IS TOO CUTE TO PASS UP!
*
*THE KIDS DASH IS A VERY SHORT SPRINT AND WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES FOR ALL CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN IT.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
*
7:00 - 8:00 A.M. - CHECK-IN
*
8:00 A.M. - WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT
*
8:05 A.M. - NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRESENTATION OF COLORS
*
8:10 A.M. - BLOW-UP COSUME DASH
*
8:15 A.M. - KIDS DASH
*
8:25 A.M. - STRETCH/WARM-UP
*
8:30 A.M. - 5K BEGINS FOR FASTER RUNNERS
*
8:32 A.M. - 5K BEGINS FOR ALL REMAINING PARTICIPANTS
*
8:25 A.M. - 1-MILE WALK BEGINS
*
AWARDS & CLOSING WILL TAKE PLACE ONCE ALL 5K WINNERS HAVE FINISHED (APPROXIMATELY 9:20 - 9:30 A.M.)
AWARDS:
ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL BE OFFICIALLY TIMED AND ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS. MEDALS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS:
*
AGE 13 AND UNDER
*
AGE 14-19
*
AGE 20-29
*
AGE 30-39
*
AGE 40-49
*
AGE 50-59
*
AGE 60-69
*
AGE 70+
RUNNER SWAG DETAILS:
*
PARTICIPANTS WILL ONLY RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 12
*
5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND TIMING BIB _IF YOU REGISTER BY JANUARY 12_
*
1-MILE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT _IF YOU REGISTER BY JANUARY 12_
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YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR 5K BIB AND T-SHIRT AT THE HEALTH FAIR AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON JANUARY 23 FROM 2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
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