As we prepare for our 41st 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. ​
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
What entrants can expect
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​​​Participation of Bill Rodgers, one of America's greatest marathoners. Four time Boston and New York winner (Click here for Bill's Bio) Bill first competed in our event in 1979.
  • ​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 uniquely identified Double Stack medal)​​
  • Access to guaranteed early entry for the 2020 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.​
  • Rockin' Protein by Shamrock Farms to help you recharge.
  • ​Premium bottled water courtesy of Aqua Hydrate following your finish
  • USAT&F Certified 10K & 5K Courses​
  • Replenish with Aqua Hydrate following your race
  • 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​
  • Athlete photos from the course and around the venue will be posted and be available by Action Media LLC.  Last year 6,000+ images were posted.    ​                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Following our 2018 race, we sent out a survey requesting a report card to see how we can improve our 41st edition.
​Based on what we felt was very fair feedback, here are the scheduled upgrades/improvements for 2019.
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​Upgrades/Improvements for the 2019 Event
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  • All 5K/10K finishers will receive a terrific custom made medal. Double Stack finishers will receive (1) custom branded Double Stack finishers medal. 
  • Continue to improve and enhance the IHOP Pancake service and presentation​​