Mesquite Canyon

It's our 8th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K! And we have something new and exciting!!

We will be introducing a running chair that will allow disabled individuals to participate in these events. Check out the First Responder PTS Foundation website for more information. Help us in our efforts to overcome PTSD by supporting and participating in this event. Show your support by honoring those that have lost the battle to PTSD, those who are currently battling and those who have survived the battle. Through PERSEVERANCE, TENACITY, SUPPORT and DETERMINATION we can overcome PTSD. Proceeds from this event will go to the First Responder PTS Foundation (501c3) to provide ancillary services to mental health treatment and education for first responders related to PTSD, stress and trauma.

We will be giving out awards to the top male and female finisher in the following age categories

0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Race Location will be at Copper Hills Church at 27035 N Black Rock Blvd, Peoria, AZ 85383

Participants will receive

• a participant t-shirt

• a finisher limited edition challenge coin

• on course and post-race refreshments - water and coffee provided by Well Coffee Co.

• goody bag

Prize to the top male and female finisher.

Must register by May 4th to guarantee t-shirt availability and size.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Friday, June 5th, 3:00pm-6:00pm at 34406 N 27th Dr, Bldg 7, Suite 173, Phoenix, AZ 85085 - please use back entrance

Race Day Pickup

Saturday, June 6th, 6:00am-7:00am

Race Results will be available at

RaceTimers

Race Photos by 5 Hive Photo

Join us on annual 4th of July run at White Tank Regional Park for a fun yet challenging 4 mile run. The run consist of 4 miles starting at the White Tank Regional Park entrance and running to top of the park for a memorable run of the summer. As you run your way through the mountains of the White Tanks you will have great views and challenging sections that you don't want to be missed.

Check out this awesome swag!!

• Finisher Medal

• Finisher T-shirt

Aid stations

• This is a green event therefor no cups are available at the water stations. We strongly suggest for all participants to run with a hydration gear. There will be a water station at mile 2 and mile 3.

Event schedule

• 5:00 am White Tank Regional Park Opens

• 5:05 am Packet pickup

• 5:10 am Shuttle begins to start line

• 5:45 am Last shuttle leaves to starting line

• 6:00 am Race Starts

Awards

• Awards to top 4 overall Males and Females

• Awards to top 4th place male and female in the following age groups.

• 19 and Under

• 20 to 39

• 40 to 49

• 50 to 59

• 60 and over

At the finish line

At the finish line we will have lots of refreshments, snacks and more!! Fun energetic music to celebrate your accomplishment and an awesome finisher medal for you to share all over your favorite social media.

Join us at the Arizona - Swim, Bike, Run Youth Triathlon.

The swim takes place at the Litchfield Park recreation center pool. The bike portion takes place along a community path and along Old Litchfield Rd and the run runs long Old Litchfield Rd and around the Tierra Verde Lake Park.

This is a USAT sanctioned event.

All participants must be a USAT member or purchase a one day membership.

What does it mean to be a USAT SACTIONED EVENT? It means that USA Triathlon provides insurance to the event so it can take place. USAT will also covers each individual participant in case of an accident during the event. Additional benefits are the all-race results are reported to USAT and each participant gets national rankings.

Cost of USAT membership $10.00 and this is an annual membership. If you participate in any other triathlon event that is sanctioned by USAT, you do not have to purchase another USAT membership.

Additional benefits of membership.

Insurance at Events: Additional accident insurance while participating in USA Triathlon sanctioned events.

Stay Informed: Subscriptions to USA Triathlon Magazine - the nation's only triathlon print publication - and Multisport Zone e-newsletter provide you the latest multisport training advice, news and more!

Rankings: Inclusion in USA Triathlon's national rankings.

Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive discounts from USA Triathlon sponsors and the USA Triathlon store.

Represent Your Country: Qualify for a Team USA berth and represent your country while competing at World Triathlon Age Group World Championships.

Compete Nationally: Compete in various USA Triathlon national championships to test yourself against the best multisport athletes in the country.

Event Schedule

Please pick up timing chip 30 minutes before your event start-

BIKE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY! NO HELMET = NO RACE.

WE HAVE COLORED ARROWS FOR EACH AGE GROUPS, PARTICIPANTS ARE TO FOLLOW THEIR COLOR ARROW ALONG THE COURSE.

6:30 am Start 13-14 - COLOR GREEN

7:00 am Start 11-12 - COLOR GREEN

7:30 am Start 6 and Under - COLOR YELLOW

8:00 am Start 7-8 - COLOR RED

8:30 am Start 9-10 - COLOR RED

Event Divisions

6 and Under

.25 yards swim

.53 mile bike ride

.30 mile run

7 - 8 and 9-10

100 yards swim

1.06 mile bike ride

.75 mile run

11-12 and 13-14

150 yards swim

2.12 mile bike ride

1.25 mile run

Participant Swag

Each registered participant will get an

Event t-shirt and finisher medal

Check website for last day to guarantee event t-shirt.

Awards

We will have awards for each age group for boys and girls. Top 3 boy and top 3 girls.