Maricopa Memorial Day 5K
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Event overview
The 2026 Maricopa Memorial Day 5K is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Maricopa, Arizona. This is the sixth annual running of the event, sponsored by ACP Painting. The race distance is 5K and the course is held at the Copper Sky Recreation Center. The Start/Finish area is at the large Ramada next to Copper Sky Lake, just east of the recreation building. The event is chip timed. All participants receive custom finisher medals and an event tech shirt. The listed entry fee is $35. At the time of the listing there were 250 spots available and registration closes on May 23, 2026.
Awards and beneficiaries
An award ceremony follows the race with awards for overall and age-group placings and teams. Awards include Top 3 Overall Male and Female; Top 3 Youth Male and Female (17 and under); Top 3 Open Male and Female (18 to 59); Top 3 Masters Male and Female (60 and over); and a Top Co-Ed Team award. All event profits are designated to benefit local non-profit veteran organizations. The published race location address is 44345 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Maricopa, AZ 85138. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.