Avondale, Arizona · Saturday, November 22, 2025
The Phoenix Spartan Kids Race - Saturday is a 2 miles, kids, running, and spartan event held on Saturday, November 22, 2025. It is located in Avondale, Arizona.
Join the Movement for Mental Health!
Introducing the "Run for Mental Health" - an empowering journey towards well-being! Run with purpose, run with heart for someone you know who is on that difficult journey like all of us.
Let's break the stigma and stride towards a healthier mind! Your run can make a difference! 💙
Overview:
Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!
When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.
Timing:
Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!
What You Get (Swag Bag):
Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)
Finisher's Towel or Giveaway
Finisher's Medal!
Digital Training Pack
Online Results & Certificate of Completion
Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs
We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.
Packet Pickup:
No hassle of picking up packets required!
-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)
When will I get my Swag?
You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race Updates:
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)
Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!
Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM
Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)
Are there any other Questions we missed?
https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/
Virtual Run Option:
Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal!
Race Bundle:
Sign-up for more races and get a discount!
Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:
If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!
https://www.thebestraces.com/events
Team Glo Volunteers:
If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/
Be part of the Journey!
Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)
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.
Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run Saturday October 24, 2026 --- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is excited to announce, Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run 2026. Giraffe Jam will be an 'almost a 5k' run/walk through the Zoo and will be Emceed by 12 News Troy Hayden. --- 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Save Giraffes Now, whose mission is to save giraffes from extinction so they can live freely and safely in the woodlands and savannas of their native Africa. 40% of the Giraffe population has declined in the last 3 decades, 50% or more of giraffe infants won't survive to adulthood, 4x as many elephants exist in Africa as giraffes and 3,800,000 square miles of historic giraffe habitat has been lost, an area ~ the size of the US! Join Wildlife World in helping raise money to stop the silent extinction of the world’s tallest gentle giants. Run/Walk through the zoo before we open to the public for the day, and have fun being surrounded by wildlife while supporting
this important cause. All race participants will receive a finisher medal, and included in each runner's bag, you will receive a coupon for half off zoo admission and half off rides, to use at your convenience. *To enjoy discounted admission, you must present your coupon at the gate --- For more information on Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run please email [email protected]
Join us for the annual West Valley Triathlon. This event is open to all ages, youth and adults. Participate as single participant or be part of a relay.
The event will start and finish at the Goodyear YMCA in Goodyear Arizona.
The West Valley Tri is a sanctioned event by USAT. All participants are required to have a USAT Day membership or yearly membership in order to participate.
NEW FOR 2026
Each distance will have color coded bibs to help you with signage along the course.
Event will be on a Saturday - No more church traffic
Schedule
Pre-race Packet pick up
Please see Packet pick up tab on menu
Race Day Schedule
6:30 am Chip pick up and Transition opens
8:00 am Youth and Super Short Sprint Start
8:05 am Short swim starts
8:10 am Full Sprint swim starts
Awards Will be given once we have a full set of winners in all groups
Event Distances
Full Sprint and Relay
400 Meter swim
12 Mile bike
5K Run
Short Sprint and Relay
200 Meter swim
8 Mile bike
1.5 Mile Run
Mini and Youth
100 Meter Swim
4 Mile Bike
1 Mile Run
Duathlon
5K Run
12 Mile bike
5K
Participant Swag
All participants will get a finisher award. T-shirt guaranteed if you register before 11/7/2026
Full Sprint Triathlon and Relay
Event T-Shirt
Long sleeve t-shirt
Short Sprint Triathlon, Mini Triathlon and Relay and Duathlons
Event T-shirt
Hat
Awards
Awards will be given as follow. Participant must be present to receive award
Full Sprint Triathlon
Top 3 male and female
17 and Under
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and Over
Short Sprint Triathlon
Top male and female
17 and Under
Sub Master 18-39
Master 40-60
Master SR 61 and Over
Mini Short Sprint Triathlon
Top male and female
17 and Under
Sub Master 18-39
Master 40-60
Master SR 61 and Over
Duathlon
Top male and female
17 and Under
Sub Master 18-39
Master 40-60
Master SR 61 and Over
Full Sprint Triathlon Relay
Short Sprint Triathlon Relay
Duathlon Relay
Post Event Nutrition
We will have drinks and snacks for you to enjoy after the event.