The Best Races - Scottsdale
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Event
The Memorial Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 Phoenix is scheduled for May 23, 2026 at G.R. Herberger Park on East Indian School Road in Phoenix, AZ. The event includes an in-person race with capped waves and a virtual run option. Waves are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis; a waitlist and a virtual option are available if waves sell out. Sponsors listed include Gatorade and several local partners.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Virtual run
- Family 1-mile fun run
Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track time with apps and submit results for posting. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided by the entrant; race bibs are provided on race day. Provided items include a running t-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, online results, and a certificate of completion. An optional technical running shirt is available for an added fee.
Registration fees listed (inclusive of charges) are:
- 5K: $41.89
- 10K: $47.26
- Half-marathon (13.1): $50.48
- Virtual run: $41.89
- Family 1-mile: $39.74
Race communications include a final update emailed the Wednesday before the race and information about local running clubs and charity initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
