The Best Races - Camelback East Village
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Always Hope Easter Run : Phoenix, April 4, 2026
The event is a community run at G.R. Herberger Park on East Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona. The program includes several race options and a virtual alternative. Online registration for the event is closed.
Distances offered:
- 5K road run
- 10K road run
- Half marathon 13.1 miles
- Virtual run option
- Family 1 mile fun run
The event uses a wave system with a cap per wave and waves are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Late participants may join on arrival and coordinators remain on site for several hours after the first wave. Timing is optional; there are no timing chips. Participants may record times with personal apps or ask coordinators for assistance. Online results and a certificate of completion are available.
Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration. Package items include a running t shirt, a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, and a digital training pack. An optional technical running shirt is available for a small upgrade. Race bibs are provided on race day and shirts are typically mailed the week of the race; shirts for late registrants may arrive after the event.
The organizer lists several sponsors and runs charity initiatives that donate per mile logged after the race. Fundraising participation is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.