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GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk and GPS Community Fiesta

Date:
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location:
3870 South Quartz Street
Gilbert, Arizona
85297
United States
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GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk

and GPS Community Fiesta

Presented by the Gilbert Education Foundation and

Gilbert Public Schools

Saturday February 21, 2026

Campo Verde High School, 3870 S. Quartz Street, Gilbert, AZ 85297

Lace up your sneakers and join the Gilbert Education Foundation’s annual Run for Fun 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk, followed by the exciting Gilbert Public School’s Community Fiesta!

💚 Run for a cause! Every step helps support health and enrichment programs for Gilbert Public Schools students and staff.

After the race — stay for the family fun!

🎶 Live DJ

🌮 Food Trucks

🎨 Arts & Crafts

🎯 Family Games & Prizes

🎭 Mascot Race – Don’t miss it!

The GPS Fiesta begins immediately after the race and continues until 12:00 PM.

Bring your friends, family, and school spirit for a morning full of fun, fitness, and community!

In case you are interested to take it a step further and sponsor our event,

please contact Theresa Dootson, Gilbert Education Foundation

at TheresaDootson@gefaz.org or 480.239.5117

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