SV Sunrise Rotary RISING SUN RUN

  • Date Sat 1st November 2025
  • Time 7:30AM MST
  • Location Sierra Vista, Arizona
  • Price $27.50 - $69.90
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 13th Annual Rising Sun Run, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in the stunning Sierra Vista, Cochise, Arizona! This exciting event features a challenging half marathon, a spirited 5K, and a fun-filled 1-mile run/walk, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Huachuca Mountains. Runners will experience the beauty of the high desert plain as they navigate courses certified by USA Track & Field, with the half marathon reaching elevations of up to 5,500 feet.

The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM and the 1M Fun Run/Walk at 8:45 AM. With five aid stations along the half marathon route and a vibrant finish line atmosphere featuring music and post-run snacks, participants are sure to enjoy every moment of this rewarding experience. Plus, all proceeds from the event go towards scholarships and community service projects, making your run not only a personal achievement but also a contribution to a great cause. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this fantastic community eventβ€”register now to secure your spot!

Organiser's Description

EVENT: 13TH ANNUAL RISING SUN RUN

DESCRIPTION: LOCATED ON THE HIGH DESERT PLAIN OF SOUTHEAST ARIZONA, SIERRA VISTA OFFERS THE IDEAL VENUE TO STAGE A BEAUTIFUL AND CHALLENGING HALF MARATHON AND 5K EVENT WITH A 1M FUN RUN/WALK. STARTING AT 4,500 FEET AND WITH THE HUACHUCA MOUNTAINS AS THEIR BACKGROUND, THE COURSES WIND THROUGH COUNTRY NEIGHBORHOODS WITH THE HALF MARATHON CONTINUING UP TO ITS TURNAROUND AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BEAUTIFUL RAMSEY CANYON PRESERVE AT 5500 OF ELEVATION. THE RETURN TO THE HALF MARATHON FINISH LINE AFFORDS BEAUTIFUL VISTAS OF THE SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY TO THE END OF THE RUN. BOTH COURSES ARE USA TRACK & FIELD CERTIFIED.

As mentioned above, the half marathon course presents a challenge to even the experienced half marathoner due to the altitude and the significant elevation change. As a half marathon runner, you need to plan on completing your race in 3 hours or less.

Course Maps [https://runsignup.com/Race/RisingSunRunSierraVista/Page/CourseMap] can be found under the Race Info tab above.

There are 5 first aid and water stations along the half marathon course with portable toilets available at race headquarters (6) and midway through the half marathon course (2). There are no portable toilet facilities on the 5K course though there is a first aid and water station at the 5K turnaround.

The Rising Sun Run is a great race for great causes as all event proceeds go to provide vocational scholarships for Buena high school graduates and Cochise College incoming freshmen, scholarships for Rotary youth leadership and professional skills development programs, and funding for Rotary service projects for our non-profit organizations.

Race starting times will be as follows:

HALF MARATHON - 7:30am, 5K 8:30am, 1M RUN/WALK - 8:45am

Chip timing provided by On Your Left Fitness and Timing. [http://www.trioyl.com]" Official timing will end at 10:30am ~ half marathoners will need to complete their run within 3 hours or less. The event courses will close at 11:00am.

AWARDS CEREMONY: A great finish line experience is planned with music and post-run recovery snacks and drinks. The awarding of medals will highlight the ceremonies with medals being awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers, in both race categories, for both men and women. Age groups are:

16 and below, 17-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66 and above.

For the half marathon, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall half marathon finishers for both men and women:

Half Marathon: 1st place - $150, 2nd Place - $100, 3rd Place - $50

Also, all half marathon finishers will receive a beautiful and unique commemorative spinner medal. All 5K finishers will receive a participant ribbon. Finally, all runners are guaranteed, if to receive a cool towel at the finish line and a race day swag bag filled with great swag!

Podium presentation of medals for the half marathon should begin around 9:30am with 5K medals awarded once a majority of the runners have cleared the course.



REGISTRATION: All Pre-race and Race-day registrations will be through RunSignUp. Visit www.svsunriserotary.org [https://www.svsunriserotary.org/] for links to the registration site, Facebook site and the course video. There will be no cash registrations. Runner packet/swag bags pickup for all runners will be held at race headquarters, Huachuca Mountain Elementary school, over two days; Friday, Oct. 31st from 5pm to 6:30pm and Saturday, Nov. 1st beginning at 6:30am for half marathoners and 7:00am for 5K runners. Same day registration will close 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. No registration is required for the 1M Fun Run/Walk.

REGISTRATION FEES: HALF MARATHON 5K

ADULT $65 UNTIL 9/1, THEN $75 $30 UNTIL 9/1, THEN $35

MILITARY, CLUB, YOUTH $60 UNTIL 9/1, THEN $70 $25 UNTIL 9/1, THEN $30

MILITARY, E-4 AND BELOW $35 $30

For more event details, visit the Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary [http://www.svsunriserotary.org]. Finally, should you have any questions, please send us an e-mail.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $69.90

  • Half Marathon - Military, Club, Youth

    Incl. $4.60 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $64.60

  • Half Marathon Military (E-4 and Below)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $38.10

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM MST)

    $32.80

  • 5K - Military, Club, Youth

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM MST)

    $27.50

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Huachuca Mountain Elementary School, 3228 St. Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista, 85650, AZ, United States

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