2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Arizona Boardwalk

Embrace the Arizona summer with an early morning challenge at the 2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Arizona Boardwalk 5K! Set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, in scenic Scottsdale, this popular 5K road race offers a fantastic opportunity to stay active while enjoying the unique atmosphere of the Arizona Boardwalk. As the sixth leg of the 13th Annual Arizona Sunrise Series, runners will experience a course featuring dedicated running trails with mixed surfaces of crushed gravel, asphalt, and concrete, offering some gentle hills to keep things engaging. Typical race day conditions for late July include high temperatures around 105F and lows around 78F, with a minimal 5% chance of precipitation, making the early 6:30 AM mass start (or flexible open start from 5:30-6:15 AM) a welcome feature to beat the heat.

This chip-timed event is renowned for its friendly and inclusive environment, welcoming wheelchairs, strollers, and even leashed pets to join in the fun. Participants receive a custom event Dri-Fit tech shirt and a unique series medal, with additional attachments for each event completed in the series. Runners will appreciate extra water stations along the course and a well-deserved "Runner's Brunch" post-race, complete with granola bars, fruit, water, and Gatorade. The Arizona Sunrise Series is a celebrated local tradition, providing a compelling reason for 500-1000 participants to rise with the sun and conquer a 5K, all while vying for age group awards and accumulating points for exciting series-end prizes, including a chance to win a $500 gift card.