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

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Event summary

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Fourth Annual DVUSD 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in vibrant Phoenix, Maricopa! This exciting event welcomes all DVUSD employees, students, friends, family members, and community members to come together for a day of fitness and camaraderie. Participants can choose between a competitive 5K race or a leisurely 1-Mile walk, with special activities designed for the whole family, including a whimsical Blow-Up Costume Dash and an adorable Kids Dash!

Kick off the morning with check-in starting at 7:00 AM, followed by a welcome announcement and the National Anthem. The costume dash will have participants racing in inflatable costumes, while the kids will have their own sprinting categories, making it a captivating spectacle for parents and spectators alike. Don’t forget, 5K participants will be officially timed and eligible for awards, including medals for the top finishers in various age divisions. Register by January 12 to secure your spot and receive a commemorative T-shirt! Join us for a day of health, fun, and community spirit that you won’t want to miss!

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.



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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8:25 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

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5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND TIMING BIB _IF YOU REGISTER BY JANUARY 12_

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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.

Races

  • Dvusd 5k

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $11.60

  • DVUSD 1-Mile Walk

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM MST)

    $11.60

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Location

Sandra Day OConnor High School, 25250 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, 85083, AZ, United States

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