Creighton University Make-A-Wish 5K

FEB
21
2026
Run or walk a scenic 5K loop on the Papago Park Fitness Trail in Phoenix. This event supports Make-A-Wish Arizona. Participants receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, and a chance to win raffle prizes.
Sat 21 Feb 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

This is the 3rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Make-A-Wish Arizona 5K Run/Walk. The event supports Make-A-Wish Arizona, an organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Event Details

The event takes place in Phoenix, Arizona. The course uses the designated 5k Fitness Trail loop in Papago Park, starting and ending at the West Buttes parking lot. The trail is described as well-groomed dirt with some paved portions. There will be one water station approximately halfway through the course. All participants receive a race t-shirt, a goodie bag, and a free entry into a prize raffle. After the race, there are snacks, drinks, and prizes for top finishers.

Registration and Logistics

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM at the West Buttes Parking Lot, where participants collect their race bib and goody bag. Parking is available at the West Buttes Parking Lot, with overflow parking available at the zoo parking across Galvin Parkway. ADA-accessible portable toilets will be available in the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km