AZ Sunrise Series Rio Vista Park
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2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Rio Vista
This event is a chip timed 5K held at Rio Vista Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381. It is the third leg of the 13th Annual Arizona Sunrise Series and the in person field is limited to 700 participants.
The course follows the New River Trail System using asphalt and concrete trails and starts and finishes at Rio Vista Park. The trail remains open to other users during the event. Extra water stations are provided along the course. Roller blades, skates, skateboards and motorized devices are not allowed. Walkers are welcome and the event permits wheelchairs, strollers and wagons. Leashed pets are allowed.
Registration options include an in person entry and a virtual entry. The listed fees are $40 for the in person age group/open entry and $30 for the virtual entry. Virtual registrations are restricted to US addresses; virtual participants receive event apparel and a medal with shipping included and items ship after the event date. Race related items will not be mailed to in person registrants who choose not to attend.
The event uses chip timing with real time results and photos made available by the organizer. The race is part of a points based series where points are earned per event and extra points are awarded by age group and overall. The top 100 point earners and participants who complete at least four of seven series events are entered into a series prize drawing. Series prizes include three $500 gift cards. Packet pickup is offered the day before at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix and at Rio Vista Park on the event day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
