Mountaineer 5K
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM MST
- Location Chandler, Arizona
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Mountaineer 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Chandler, Maricopa! This exciting 5-kilometer race invites runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages to join in on the fun while supporting the Summit Academy Mountaineers. With a focus on health and fitness awareness, this event is the perfect opportunity to kickstart or continue your wellness journey.
Participants can enjoy a scenic course that starts at the Summit Academy Junior High track, loops around, and primarily follows the picturesque canal before finishing strong back at the track. Each registration not only secures you a cool T-shirt and a unique finisher's medal but also grants access to water stations along the route and a lively finish line festival featuring post-race food and drinks. Awards will be presented to various age groups, showcasing the incredible talent and spirit of all participants. Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and prepare for a day of fitness, community, and celebration!
Participants can enjoy a scenic course that starts at the Summit Academy Junior High track, loops around, and primarily follows the picturesque canal before finishing strong back at the track. Each registration not only secures you a cool T-shirt and a unique finisher's medal but also grants access to water stations along the route and a lively finish line festival featuring post-race food and drinks. Awards will be presented to various age groups, showcasing the incredible talent and spirit of all participants. Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and prepare for a day of fitness, community, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
WHAT IS THE MOUNTAINEER 5K?
THE MOUNTAINEER 5K IS A 5-KILOMETER RACE ORGANIZED BY THE SUMMIT ACADEMY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION.
WE WELCOME, RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND STROLLERS, BUT NO PETS ALLOWED.
THE RACE BENEFITS SUMMIT ACADEMY MOUNTAINEERS. WE ALSO WANT TO RAISE HEALTH AND FITNESS AWARENESS, AND THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO START OR CONTINUE YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY!
REGISTRATION COST:
Now - January 18, 2026 = $25.00
January 19, 2026 - February 18, 2026 = $35.00
February 19, 2025 - March 18, 2025 = $45.00
March 19, 2025 - March 28, 2025 = $50.00
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION?
AN AWESOME FINISHERS MEDAL
COOL T-SHIRT
_***to be guaranteed a shirt and medal please register by February 28th_
WATER STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS THAT WILL BE CUSTOM MADE BY STUDENTS IN THE DOBSON HIGH SCHOOL CERAMICS DEPARTMENT. AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT 9AM.
OUR AGE GROUP AWARDS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
6 AND UNDER
8-7 YEAR OLDS
9-10 YEAR OLDS
11-12 YEAR OLDS
13-14 YEAR OLDS
15-17 YEAR OLDS
18-24 YEAR OLDS
25-29 YEAR OLDS
30-34 YEAR OLDS
35-39 YEAR OLDS
40-44 YEAR OLDS
45-49 YEAR OLDS
50-54 YEAR OLDS
55-59 YEAR OLDS
60-64 YEAR OLDS
65-69 YEAR OLDS
70-74 YEAR OLDS
75 AND UP
POST-RACE FOOD AND DRINKS AT OUR FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
CHIP TIMED WITH REAL TIME RESULTS
PLEASE NOTE ANY RACE-RELATED ITEMS (SHIRTS, MEDALS, ETC.) WILL NOT BE MAILED TO THOSE THAT DO NOT ATTEND AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.
THE COURSE:
WE WILL START AT THE SUMMIT ACADEMY JUNIOR HIGH TRACK, RUN ONE LOOPS AROUND THE TRACK THEN ONTO THE CANAL. THE MAJORITY OF THE RACE WILL BE ON THE CANAL AND FINISHING AT THE JUNIOR HIGH TRACK.
PACKET PICK UP:
2 OPTIONS:
FRIDAY 3/27 2:30PM-6PM PACKET PICK UP IN FRONT OF SUMMIT ACADEMY JUNIOR HIGH 1550 W SUMMIT PLACE, CHANDLER, AZ OR
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE MORNING 3/28 OF THE RACE STARTING AT 6:30AM.
RACE DAY INFORMATION:
NO ROLLER BLADES, SKATEBOARDS OR MOTORIZED DEVICES ARE ALLOWED ON THE RUN OR WALK COURSES.
WE RUN RAIN OR SHINE. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFER DUE TO WEATHER. WE WILL BE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 8AM.
PARK IN THE DESERT OASIS PARKING LOT, SUMMIT ACADEMY PARKING LOT OR ON THE STREET WHERE PARKING IS PERMITTED
SPONSORS:
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR AMAZING AND GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO OUR AMAZING SUMMIT ACADEMY STUDENTS.
THE MOUNTAINEER 5K IS A 5-KILOMETER RACE ORGANIZED BY THE SUMMIT ACADEMY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION.
WE WELCOME, RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND STROLLERS, BUT NO PETS ALLOWED.
THE RACE BENEFITS SUMMIT ACADEMY MOUNTAINEERS. WE ALSO WANT TO RAISE HEALTH AND FITNESS AWARENESS, AND THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO START OR CONTINUE YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY!
REGISTRATION COST:
Now - January 18, 2026 = $25.00
January 19, 2026 - February 18, 2026 = $35.00
February 19, 2025 - March 18, 2025 = $45.00
March 19, 2025 - March 28, 2025 = $50.00
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION?
AN AWESOME FINISHERS MEDAL
COOL T-SHIRT
_***to be guaranteed a shirt and medal please register by February 28th_
WATER STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS THAT WILL BE CUSTOM MADE BY STUDENTS IN THE DOBSON HIGH SCHOOL CERAMICS DEPARTMENT. AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AT 9AM.
OUR AGE GROUP AWARDS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
6 AND UNDER
8-7 YEAR OLDS
9-10 YEAR OLDS
11-12 YEAR OLDS
13-14 YEAR OLDS
15-17 YEAR OLDS
18-24 YEAR OLDS
25-29 YEAR OLDS
30-34 YEAR OLDS
35-39 YEAR OLDS
40-44 YEAR OLDS
45-49 YEAR OLDS
50-54 YEAR OLDS
55-59 YEAR OLDS
60-64 YEAR OLDS
65-69 YEAR OLDS
70-74 YEAR OLDS
75 AND UP
POST-RACE FOOD AND DRINKS AT OUR FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
CHIP TIMED WITH REAL TIME RESULTS
PLEASE NOTE ANY RACE-RELATED ITEMS (SHIRTS, MEDALS, ETC.) WILL NOT BE MAILED TO THOSE THAT DO NOT ATTEND AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.
THE COURSE:
WE WILL START AT THE SUMMIT ACADEMY JUNIOR HIGH TRACK, RUN ONE LOOPS AROUND THE TRACK THEN ONTO THE CANAL. THE MAJORITY OF THE RACE WILL BE ON THE CANAL AND FINISHING AT THE JUNIOR HIGH TRACK.
PACKET PICK UP:
2 OPTIONS:
FRIDAY 3/27 2:30PM-6PM PACKET PICK UP IN FRONT OF SUMMIT ACADEMY JUNIOR HIGH 1550 W SUMMIT PLACE, CHANDLER, AZ OR
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE MORNING 3/28 OF THE RACE STARTING AT 6:30AM.
RACE DAY INFORMATION:
NO ROLLER BLADES, SKATEBOARDS OR MOTORIZED DEVICES ARE ALLOWED ON THE RUN OR WALK COURSES.
WE RUN RAIN OR SHINE. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFER DUE TO WEATHER. WE WILL BE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 8AM.
PARK IN THE DESERT OASIS PARKING LOT, SUMMIT ACADEMY PARKING LOT OR ON THE STREET WHERE PARKING IS PERMITTED
SPONSORS:
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR AMAZING AND GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO OUR AMAZING SUMMIT ACADEMY STUDENTS.
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