As we prepare for our 43rd annual race, we are still driven to produce the best event possible. Our participants have come to expect it and we make every effort to deliver. We stage this event for runners and walkers of all abilities. It is for those who want to enjoy a great running/walking experience, those who want to test themselves against the clock and for those who want to compete against the best of their age group. ​

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
What entrants can expect​

• ​Complimentary Pancake Breakfast courtesy of IHOP served following the races
• ​All 5K, 10K & Double Stack finishers will receive a custom designed finishers medal (Double Stack Finishers receive one custom branded Double Stack finishers medal)​​
• Access to guaranteed early entry for the 2021 event, prior to general public availability​ ​​
• Aid Stations at (4) locations on the 10K and (2) locations on the 5K​
• Pancake flat course ideal for PR’s​
• Certificate for an additional short stack of pancakes at participating IHOP restaurants
• ​Realtime Text Splits delivered to the mobile devices of your fans​

• REALLY BIG RAFFLE! Each participant is automatically entered into our "Really Big Raffle" with the chance of winning one of hundreds of fun prizes. The computer generated drawing is held the Wednesday prior to the race and winners will be notified by email and can pick up their prize at early pick-up or the event.​                                                                                                                                 
• ​Premium bottled water courtesy of Aqua Hydrate following your finish
• USAT&F Certified 10K & 5K Courses​
• Split clocks each mile​​
• ​Video recall of your finish line kick
• Online and On-site video results
• ​Great photo opportunity at the Paradise Valley Mall Diaper Derby
• To expedite their distribution, awards may be picked up at the "Awards Area"  once posted on the video boards.  Simply head over and claim your award. There will be no formal ceremony.
• Great seasonal running conditions
• Limited field size to control all areas of the event​​​
• 50 entries are reserved for GOTR program participants. For $20, you can sponsor a GOTR girl by selecting the "Give a GOTR Girl a 5K Race Entry" option  when prompted, while registering yourself.  Hope you can help get a deserving girl to the starting line. Donated entries will be awarded by GOTR program coaches​​   ​​                                             

2020 POST EVENT SURVEY RESULTS

​After our 2020 race, we sent out a survey requesting a report card on how we can improve our 43rd edition.
​Based on what we felt was very fair feedback, here are the scheduled upgrades/improvements for 2021.​​

​Upgrades/Improvements for the 2021 Event

• Continue to improve the 5K wave start system. (4) waves at one minute intervals will be staged. Waves will be sectioned off with flagging by race staff once participants are in the start pen.
• Potential overall race winners (men 5:30 per mile, women 6:30 per mile) in both races will be placed in a starting  pen at the front of the pack prior to the starts.
• Continue to enhance and speed up the IHOP Pancake service and presentation​​​                                                                               ​

"There is hardship in everything except eating pancakes."  Charles Spurgeon