Holiday 5K/Kids 1 Mile
Participants run or walk a flat canal course starting at AZ Falls, choosing between a chip-timed 5K and a kids one-mile run. Finishers receive a custom medal and lapel pin, as well as post-race water, snacks, popsicles, and entry into a raffle. The family-friendly event also serves as a fundraiser supporting the local Marines Toys for Tots.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
5K: early registration $35; Kids 1 Mile: $25. Prices increase by $5 on December 1. Parents may run with their child for free, or register to receive a medal. Finishers get a medal and lapel pin; bib, wristband, snacks and raffle entry are included. Optional Toys 4 Tots donations are listed from $5 to $100.
Hours
5K check-in: 7:30–8:45 am; 5K start: 9:00 am. Kids 1 Mile check-in: 9–9:45 am; start: 10 am.
Neighborhood
Arizona Falls
Food & Drink
Water, snacks, and popsicles are provided after the race; kids in the 1-mile race also receive a special treat at the finish.
Parking
Parking is at the Lutheran church, just north of the park off 56th Street.
Accessibility
Strollers are welcome, though the course includes a short unpaved trail section.
Pets
Dogs are welcome; the event is dog friendly.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register before December 1, when prices go up, and don't wait too long because the race is capped at 250 runners.
- Watch your email two days before the race, when the organizers send out the final race-day information for live racers.
- Leave toys at home, because the race raises money for Marines Toys for Tots but doesn't collect toys; add a donation when you register.
- If you're pushing a stroller, be ready for a short unpaved trail section along the otherwise flat canal course.
- Park at the Lutheran church just north of the park off 56th Street, then check in and collect your bib when you arrive.
Special Events & Promotions
- Medal-only race this time, with no shirts.
- Virtual 5K option you can run on any day or course you choose (not available for the Kids Race).
- Optional Toys 4 Tots donation can be added when you register.
- Registration prices go up on December 1.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part?
All ages and ability levels are welcome to run or walk. The Kids 1 Mile has no age limit. Parents can run with their child for free, or register to get a medal of their own.
Do I need to pick up a race packet?
No packet pickup is needed. Live racers check in when they arrive on race day and pick up their bib there. Final race-day details are emailed two days before the race.
What do finishers get?
Every finisher gets a medal and a lapel pin. Your bib, wristband, snacks and raffle entry are included, and there's water, snacks and popsicles at the finish. The 5K is chip-timed with age group awards in 15 categories. Kids choose their medal and get a special treat.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
Yes, dogs and strollers are both welcome. The flat course follows the canal but includes a short trail section that isn't paved.
Can I run it virtually?
Yes, the 5K can be run virtually on any day, at any time, on any course you choose. Then report your finishing time on RunYourRaceAZ.com. The Kids Race has no virtual option.
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