New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX 2026

The race.

The New Year's Run takes place on December 26, 2026, in Phoenix, AZ, offering 5K and 10K distances. Participants choose from four wave start times beginning at 7:30 AM, with the final wave departing at 8:30 AM; late arrivals may run upon arrival within three hours of the first wave. All ages and paces are welcome, and registration includes a running t-shirt (shipped to a US address), finisher's medal, finisher's towel or giveaway item, digital training pack, online results, and certificate of completion. Race bibs are provided on race day. Timing is optional—runners may track their own time using fitness apps or request coordinator assistance, with results posted online. A virtual run option is also available. For every mile logged after the race, $1 is donated to partner charities.