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Ready to beat the summer heat and compete in some fun night races? We have a great deal for you with our Moonlight Madness Night Race 2 on September 28th!
These are live 5K night races at the Mesa Riverview Park that benefit Team Red, White and Blue and we greatly appreciate your support! Their mission is to enrich the lives of veterans through physical and social activity. Anyone can become part of Team RWB at www.TeamRWB.org. You will experience a small town feel at our professionally run events, with just enough competition to make it fun and exciting!
The race will feature a unique themed medal that Glows in the Dark! That’s right, you asked for cool medals, so we made them just for you! We guarantee that you will fall in love with these!
Each race will be on a Friday for the following dates; 8/31, 9/28 and 10/19 at 8 pm. You will experience a small town feel at our professionally run events, with just enough competition to make it fun and exciting! Running lamps are optional as the course is well-lit, but glow sticks and party lights are encouraged, to make it more fun!
Check in for this race starts at 6:30 pm on Friday, September 28th at the Mesa Riverview Park, near the Rio Salado Bike Pathway entrance. The park is located at 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201.
To locate the course and check in, follow the GPS map links posted below. When you arrive, find a parking spot on the North end of the lot, near the freeway underpass tunnel and walk through it to reach the race event area.
Google GPS Map for Android users: https://goo.gl/Rv45BG
Apple GPS Map for iPhone users: https://goo.gl/soaecQ
The race is scheduled to start at 8:00 pm, so please arrive early! Water and popsicles are provided, and your finisher medal and age group awards will be awarded after the run.
The race is chip timed and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place is awarded in each group. We use the following groups for both men and women: 09 & Under, 10-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.
Registration includes a custom glow in the dark finishers medal, lapel pin, Race bib, wristband and of course… Popsicles!
Our best deal… Buy the entire series of 3 races now for $75! (The first race will be done virtually)
Otherwise, each race will cost up to $28, if purchased on race day.
(Prices do increase as the races draw closer, so please sign up early!)
REGISTRATION CLOSES THE NIGHT BEFORE THE ACTUAL RACE!
On Your Own (Virtual) Race option: Can’t make the date? Choose your own day/time to Run Your Race and earn your medal, simply report your time. Money still goes to charity and you get your cool medal to motivate you!
We also offer high quality tech shirts on our web site, so you may show your support proudly. Please visit http://store.runyourraceaz.com/ to see the available styles.
Event Contact: Shawn@RunYourRaceAZ.com or call (602) 722-6503
Event Start Location Mesa Riverview Park, See map RunYourRaceAZ.com
2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201
Mesa, AZ 85201
Course Description Safe, scenic running path along Rio Salado Bike Pathway
Awards 13 Categories for each Men and Women
Packet Pickup / Expo Check in the evening of the event, starting at 6:30 pm
Timing / Results Chip timed using Webscorer
Post Race Activities Age group awards and raffle
Weather Rain or Shine
Directions See GPS map on RunYourRaceAZ.com
Parking Mesa Riverview Park (North Yellow lot) |
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