ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic
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Thanksgiving Day Classic
The Thanksgiving Day Classic is a set of road races held with the course start and finish at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, AZ. The event offers three distances to cover different runner preferences.
- 10 Mile
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
The 10 Mile and 5K are run on certified courses. All finishers in each event receive a custom finisher medal. Awards for the 5K and 10 Mile races are pies given to the top three finishers in each age group. The 5K age groups include 10 & under, 11-13, 14-17, and continuing in adult bands up to 80+. The 10 Mile age groups start at 17 and under, then 18-24 and continue in 5-year bands up to 80+.
A portion of race proceeds is donated to the Peoria Diamond Club, which provides grants to local charities including Special Olympics Arizona; Arizona Road Racers reports having donated over $72,000 to these charity efforts. The event also collects unwrapped toys for the Peoria Toy Drive, with drop-off available at packet pickup locations or on race morning.
The race features a long-sleeve technical shirt included with adult registrations for the 5K and 10 Mile and with all 1 Mile entries. Youth shirts are available for $20 and size availability may be limited. Strollers and baby-joggers are allowed but must start at the back of the pack for safety. Packet pickup is available in advance and on race morning, including at Peoria Sports Complex. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
