StartLine Sports LLC Event Organizer

To get to the finish line you can run, walk, jog… or Dash for a Shelter Dog!

One Love is thrilled to bring you our fifth annual 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk, taking place on February 14, 2026 at Freestone Park in Gilbert.

This event brings our community together to raise critical funds for some of the most vulnerable dogs in Maricopa County. Every step you take helps us give them the second chance they deserve.

So if your 2026 goal is giving back… consider this your sign. Get registered and meet us at the starting line!

One Love is a nonprofit organization that delivers innovative, hands-on programs to save at-risk shelter dogs and provide critical services to the community.

Funds raised from this event support the following life-saving programs:

🐕 Shelter Dog Project

Founded in 2015, this program focuses on removing barriers to adoption for at-risk shelter dogs through training, medical care, marketing, and post-adoption support.

New in 2025: We’re now offering free weekly PetSmart training classes for shelter and foster dogs to help them build confidence and prepare for life in a home.

✂️ Free Spay/Neuter Clinics

We offer free spay/neuter and vaccination clinics for pit bull, shepherd, and husky mixes—the breeds most at risk in our local shelters. These clinics help reduce shelter intake and support families who need a little extra help.

🏫 Prison Program

Through our 11-week in-prison dog training program, incarcerated individuals are paired with shelter dogs for a structured, rehabilitative experience. The program promotes personal growth for participants and prepares dogs for successful adoption.

Event details and schedule

Mail-in Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make all checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Virtual Run Registration

Of course we want you to participate in the Shelter Dog Dash locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us at Freestone Park and still want to run, get the medal and a shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on February 14th. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

All Participants Receive

Custom Event Finisher's Medal

Custom Event 100% Ring Spun Cotton T-Shirt.

Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K only. Our age groups are the following:

• 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Course Maps

5K Dash

1M Dash

Race Day Information

Race Day Check In will be available beginning at 8am at Freestone Park (race location).

We accept cash, or credit card on race day

Cost of registration on race day will be:

• $50 for the 5K Dash

• $30 for the 1M Dash

We welcome wheelchairs, and strollers out on the course.

No roller blades, skateboards, wagons or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

Leashed pet friendly. We do ask that dogs be well behaved, kept 6ft apart from other dogs at all times and no retractable leashes.

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities

• Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Solstice Fitness (map)

• Solstice Fitness is located at 2655 W Guadalupe Road, Suite 30, Mesa, AZ 85202

• Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Freestone Park (race location) beginning at 8am.

Event schedule

Fri, February 13, 2026 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Solstice Fitness in Mesa from 3-6pm

Sat, February 14, 2026 8:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens

Sat, February 14, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Dash Begins

Sat, February 14, 2026 9:05 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Closes

Sat, February 14, 2026 9:10 AM - 1M Dash Begins

Sat, February 14, 2026 10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)

Join us for the 4th Annual

Run for Resilience 10K - 5k - 1M Run/Walk

Our Club focuses on raising awareness of teen mental health wellness and connecting the community with resources. Bring family and friends to cheer you on and meet local vendors and mental health providers.

We invite all skill levels to participate in this family friendly event starting at Queen Creek’s Pecan Lake Entertainment.

Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Queen Creek’s events and efforts to improve youth mental resilience. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hope Mental Health Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides funding for mental health counseling when financial means are limited.

Participants ages 18 and younger receive a $10 discount when registering for either the 10K or 5K distance!

Event details and schedule

Mail-in Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until April 20, 2026. If you choose to mail in your registration you do not need to pay the online processing fees.

What You Get!

Custom Event Finisher's Medal

Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt.

Age Group Awards for Top Three Male and Female in all Age Groups in the 10K and 5K distances. Our age groups are the following:

• 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Race Day Information

Race Day packet pickup will be available beginning at 6:30am at Pecan Lake

We accept cash, and credit cards on race day.

Cost of registration on race day will be:

• 10K - $50

• 5K - $45

• 1M - $35

We welcome leashed pets.

Due to the nature of the course, strollers and wheelchairs are not recommended.

No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.

Course Maps - Coming Soon!

10K Map

5K Map

1M Map

Packet Pick-up Opportunities

Pre Race packet pickup will be available at Unison Bank from 3-6pm on Friday, April 24th. (map)

• Unison Bank is located at 1835 E Pecos Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Race day packet pick up will be available starting at 6:30am at Pecan Lake

Event schedule

Fri, April 24, 2026 3:00 PM - Packet Pick Up at Unison Bank from 3-6pm

Sat, April 25, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens

Sat, April 25, 2026 7:30 AM - 10K Begins

Sat, April 25, 2026 7:40 AM - 5K Begins

Sat, April 25, 2026 7:50 AM - 1M Begins

Sat, April 25, 2026 8:30 AM - Awards Ceremony (approx)

This event has sold out! Thank you for your support!

Looking to race at light speeds, or walk your way

to this galactical finish?

Come join StartLine Racing as we celebrate

Star Wars Day at Kiwanis Park for our

3rd Annual May the Fourth Be With You 5K Run/Walk!

The inhabitants of this desert planet will embark on an adventure to decide their fate, and the fate of the galaxy…..”Run or Run not, there is no try.”

This is the Way.

This event has limited spaces available.

Event details and schedule

Mail-in and Virtual Run Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? This year will feature a May the Fourth Be With You Virtual. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event shirt. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on May 3, 2026. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

What You Get!

Custom Event Finisher's Medal

Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt.

Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (race day participants only). Our age groups are the following:

8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)er

Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Race Day Information

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather.

Leashed pet friendly

Course Map

5K Course Map

Packet Pick-up Opportunities

Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, May 2nd from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map)

• Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

You can also pickup your packet starting at 6:30am on race day.

Event schedule

May 2 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 2-5pm

May 3 6:30 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration opens

May 3 7:30 AM - 5K Begins

May 3 8:15 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx.)

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!

Arizona runners don't stop running as the temperatures rise -

we just get started a little earlier!

Join us as we kick-off the 13th Annual Arizona Sunrise Series with our first leg at Kiwanis Park!

This event features a 5K distance and is limited to 700 participants.

To register for the entire series please visit our series website here.

Event details and schedule

2026 Sunrise Series Events

Why run in just one event when you can save so much by registering for the whole Series! (7 total events)

And don't forget - this is a StartLine Racing Series which means big prizes!!

Get points for every event you complete, with extra points being awarded based on your age group and overall finish. At the end of the series the top 100 point earns, plus all participants that complete at least 4 of the 7 series events, will be entered into our Arizona Sunrise Series Prize Drawing.

Along with great prizes from StartLine and our sponsors, three people will walk away with a $500 gift card (which we suggest you use to get out of the Phoenix heat!!)

Check out the full Arizona Sunrise Series Rules and Regulations here.

To register for the entire series please visit our series website here.

Other Series Events:

• May 30th - Scottsdale Sports Complex

• June 13th - Rio Vista Park

• June 27th - Freestone Park

• July 11th - Foothills Park

• July 25th - Arizona Boardwalk

• August 8th - Riparian Preserve

Mail-in Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make all checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until May 10, 2026.

Virtual Run Registration

Of course we want you to participate in the Arizona Sunrise Series locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us at Kiwanis Park and still want to run, get the medal and a shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the first event on May 16th. Because this is part of a series you will receive the main medal plus the attachment for this event only. You will not receive all 7 attachments. If you wish to register for the Virtual Series please visit us here. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

What You Get!

Custom Series Medal

Custom Medal Add-on for each Series Race You Complete

Custom Event Swag - Dri-Fit Racerback Tank Top, Sleeveless Shirt or Short Sleeve Shirt.

Extra Water Stations Along the Course

Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups. Our age groups are the following:

• 8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those who register for the in person event and choose not to attend.

Race Day Information

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

Walkers are welcome!

Leashed pet friendly!

We run rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfer due to weather.

Starting Options:

Participants will have 2 options to start the race:

• First, Registration/Check-In will open at 5:30am. From 5:30-6:15am there will be an open start line. Meaning you can start whenever you would like during that time frame.

• Second, we will have a traditional mass start at 6:30am. There will be no option to start after 6:30am.

• You do not need to inform us of which option you are choosing. These options are meant to give you more flexibility of choosing when you start.

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

Course Map - 5K

5K Course Map

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities

Friday, May 15, 2026 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map).

• Road Runner Sports is located at Tempe Marketplace at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85281

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Kiwanis Park (race location) beginning at 5:30am.

Event schedule

Fri, May 15, 2026 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports in Tempe from 3-6pm

Sat, May 16, 2026 5:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens

Sat, May 16, 2026 5:30 AM - Open Start Line Begins

Sat, May 16, 2026 6:15 AM - Open Start Line Ends

Sat, May 16, 2026 6:25 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes

Sat, May 16, 2026 6:30 AM - Mass Start Time

Sat, May 16, 2026 7:30 AM - Awards Begin (approximate)