Running with the Bulls
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Event overview
Running with the Bulls is the 12th annual community race held at Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona on January 17, 2026. The event is organized by the Mountain View High School Student Council and managed by StartLine Racing. All proceeds benefit non-profit charity programs, athletics and academics at Mountain View High School. The event is open to the community; no school affiliation is required.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 5K
- Tiny Toro 1/2 Mile Dash
Registration options include online, race day, and mail-in using the organizer’s registration form. Online listed fees before processing were $40 for the 5K and $15 for the Tiny Toro dash; race day fees are listed separately. Mail-in registrations avoid online processing fees and require a check payable to StartLine Racing.
All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a custom dri-fit tech t-shirt, with a $5 discount for choosing no shirt. The 5K has male and female age group awards for the top three in each group, with age groups ranging from 8 & under up to 80 & over. The event uses chip timing with real-time results and race photos. A pre- and post-race runner brunch is provided. Packet pick-up is available the day before at the school bookstore and also on race day at the venue.
Course information notes a published 5K route and that the course may be changed if deemed unsafe. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are welcome; roller blades, skateboards and motorized devices are not permitted. The event runs rain or shine and there are no weather refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
