NEF Mardi Gras 5K

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.