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 to lace up your running shoes for the Fourth Annual DVUSD 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk taking place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Phoenix, Maricopa! This exciting community event welcomes all DVUSD employees, students, friends, family, and community members to participate in a morning filled with fitness, fun, and camaraderie. Choose between the 5K, which will be officially timed and eligible for awards, or the 1-Mile Walk, perfect for those looking to enjoy a more leisurely pace.
Make sure to register by January 12 to secure your exclusive event T-shirt! This year, we're thrilled to introduce two new pre-race events: the Blow-Up Costume Dash, where participants can show off their inflatable costumes in a fun sprint, and the Kids Dash, designed for children aged 10 and under. With a packed schedule starting at 7:00 a.m., this family-friendly event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to join in on the fun and compete for medals in various age divisions!
Make sure to register by January 12 to secure your exclusive event T-shirt! This year, we're thrilled to introduce two new pre-race events: the Blow-Up Costume Dash, where participants can show off their inflatable costumes in a fun sprint, and the Kids Dash, designed for children aged 10 and under. With a packed schedule starting at 7:00 a.m., this family-friendly event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to join in on the fun and compete for medals in various age divisions!
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 MONDAY, 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.
*SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY, PLEASE. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
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 COSTUME 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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8:35 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
*
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 JANUARY 12
*
5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND TIMING BIB. HOWEVER, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT IF YOU REGISTER PAST THE DEADLINE OF JANUARY 12
*
1-MILE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT _IF YOU REGISTER BY JANUARY 12 (1-MILE PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE TIMED AND WILL NOT RECEIVE A BIB)_
*
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 MONDAY, 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.
*SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY, PLEASE. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
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 COSTUME 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
*
8:35 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 JANUARY 12
*
5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND TIMING BIB. HOWEVER, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT IF YOU REGISTER PAST THE DEADLINE OF JANUARY 12
*
1-MILE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT _IF YOU REGISTER BY JANUARY 12 (1-MILE PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE TIMED AND WILL NOT RECEIVE A BIB)_
*
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.
Races
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Dvusd 5k
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$11.60
CLOSED -
DVUSD 1-Mile Walk
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$11.60
CLOSED
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