AZ Veterans Day Half - 10K - 5K - 1M
Peoria Sports Complex • 16101 N 83rd Ave Peoria, AZ 85382 Organized by StartLine Sports LLCAbout this event
Join Team RWB Phoenix and StartLine Racing as we host
the 12th Annual AZ Veterans Day Run presented by the Flip Flops Shops
on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Peoria Sports Complex.
This year will feature a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1M distances.
Whether you are a competitive runner, a casual runner looking to run your first event, or just looking for a fun, family activity on a beautiful Saturday morning, all ages and ability levels are welcome!
A Portion of the proceeds will go directly to Team Red, White and Blue.
Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
Event details and schedule
2024 - Celebrating and Honoring the U.S. Air Force
Starting in 2021 the AZ Veterans Day Run will honor and recognize each branch of the U.S. Military over the next 5 years. This year we will be honoring the U.S. Air Force.
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947. It is the second youngest branch of the United States Armed Forces and the fourth in order of precedence. The United States Air Force articulates its core missions as air supremacy, global integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, rapid global mobility, global strike, and command and control.
The United States Air Force is a military service branch organized within the Department of the Air Force, one of the three military departments of the Department of Defense. The Air Force through the Department of the Air Force is headed by the civilian Secretary of the Air Force, who reports to the Secretary of Defense and is appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. The highest-ranking military officer in the Air Force is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, who exercises supervision over Air Force units and serves as one of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As directed by the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force, certain Air Force components are assigned to unified combatant commands. Combatant commanders are delegated operational authority of the forces assigned to them, while the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force retain administrative authority over their members.
Along with conducting independent air operations, the United States Air Force provides air support for land and naval forces and aids in the recovery of troops in the field. As of 2017, the service operates more than 5,369 military aircraft and 406 ICBMs. The world's largest air force, it has a $179.7 billion budget and is the second largest service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, with 321,848 active duty airmen, 147,879 civilian personnel, 68,927 reserve airmen, 105,104 Air National Guard airmen, and approximately 60,000 Civil Air Patrol auxiliarists.
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 AZ Veterans Day Run Virtual Race. 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 dri-fit tech t-shirt. Please note that all items will not be shipped until after the completion of the event on November 10th. 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 info@startlineracing.com
What You Get!
Custom Event Medal for all participants. This year we will be honoring the U.S. Air Force.
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants.
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 10K and 5K only (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 & 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
Course Maps
Water and Gatorade will be located at the following locations:
- Half Marathon: Miles .95, 2.05, 3.11, 4.75, 6.55 (turnaround), 8.35, 10.05, 11.05, and 12.15
- 10K - Miles .95, 2.05, 3.11 (turnaround), 4.2, and 5.3
- 5K - Mile .95 and 2.15
GU Gels will be available for half marathon runners at miles 4.75 and 8.35
Restrooms will be located at:
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Half Marathon - Miles 1.55, 5.1, 8, and 11.5
- PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms at mile 1.55 and 11.5 will be located off the course in Rio Vista Park (next to the running path/trail and playground structure).
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10K- Miles 1.55 and 4.96
- PLEASE NOTE: The restrooms at mile 1.55 and 4.65 will be located off the course in Rio Vista Park (next to the running path/trail and playground structure).
Race Day Information
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:30am.
- Cost on race day: Half - $90, 10K - $60, 5K - $50, 1 Mile - $35
We accept cash, or charge on race day. Checks are no longer accepted.
Stroller and wheelchair friendly event. Strollers and wheelchairs MUST start at the back of the pack.
Leashed, pet friendly event
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 or transfers due to weather.
Packet Pick-Up Opportunities
Friday, November 8, 2024 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Flip Flop Shops - Gilbert (map)
- Flip Flop Shops - Gilbert is located at SanTan Village at 2270 E Williams Field Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Flip Flop Shops - N. Phoenix (map)
- Flip Flop Shops - N. Phoenix is located at Desert Ridge Marketplace (near Dave & Busters) at 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
You can also pickup your packet starting at 6:30am on race day.
Event schedule
- November 8 3:00PM - Packet Pick-Up at Flip Flop Shops in Gilbert from 3-6pm November 9 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Flip Flop Shops in Phoenix 2-5pm
- November 10 6:30 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration opens
- November 10 7:15 AM - Color Guard
- November 10 7:30 AM - Half Marathon Begins
- November 10 7:45 AM - 10K Begins
- November 10 8:00 AM - 5K Begins
- November 10 8:15 AM - 1 Mile Begins
- November 10 9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony (approx.)
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