Foster 5K + Family Day - Tempe, AZ

Join a community on a mission to help kids

The need it great with over 9,700 children in Foster Care in Arizona. We understand not everyone is able to foster or adopt, but we can all play a part in helping children and families in need. That’s why we’re personally inviting you to join us for an amazing day of fun, fitness, and community.

Foster Care 5K+Family Day

on Sunday, November 24, 2024

At Kiwanis Park in Tempe

 

You can race, run, walk, or participate virtually. Invite friends to join you on a team or fly solo. We welcome participants of all ages and abilities. Every dollar raised serves children, young people, and families whose lives have been impacted by foster care in Arizona. Together we can make a difference in the lives of children in need.

The Arizona KIDS Consortium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of over 20+ licensing agencies contracted with the Department of Child Safety to help prospective foster and adoptive parents to become licensed to care for vulnerable children.

Every day, we are helping:

Children in need of a safe, peaceful, and loving home Adoptive and foster families in need of resources and advice Systems in need of advocacy and accountability

Learn more at KidsNeedU.com

For Sponsorship opportunities contact Julie Mohline at [email protected].

Event details and schedule

Mail-in and Virtual 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 November 18, 2024.

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Foster 5K 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. All you have to do is register above! Please note - your virtual packet will be mailed out the week following the event.

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 Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt.

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 & 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 Map 

5K Course Map

1 Mile Fun Run Course Map

 

  Race Day Information 

Race Day Check In will be available beginning at 7:30am at Kiwanis Park (race location).

We accept cash, or credit card on race day (Checks are no longer accepted)

Cost of registration on race day will be $50 for the 5K and $40 for the 1 Mile Fun Run.

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

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

Leashed pet friendly

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 

Packet Pick-up is available on Saturday, November 23rd from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map)

Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288

You can also pickup your packet starting at 7:30am on race day.

 

    Event schedule    Sat, November 23, 2024 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports from 2-5pm   Sun, November 24, 2024 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens   Sun, November 24, 2024 8:00 AM - Music and Fun Begins   Sun, November 24, 2024 8:20 AM - 2024 Honoree Announcements   Sun, November 24, 2024 8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins   Sun, November 24, 2024 8:45 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Begins   Sun, November 24, 2024 9:15 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)