10 Mile Race, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run - ALL AGES, 10 Mile Race - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt included), 5K - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt Included), 10 Mile Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included)
Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with our annual Thanksgiving Day Classic races starting and ending at the Peoria Sports complex. This event features three distances: 10 Mile, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run . With 3 different distances, there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy! All finishers in each event will receive a custom Finisher Medal. Charity Support A portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Peoria Diamond Club that provide grants to many local charities including Special Olympics Arizona. To date Arizona Road Racers has donated over $72K to these charity efforts. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for the Peoria Toy drive. These can be dropped off race day morning or at packet pickup at the various locations noted below. Race T-Shirts This race will feature a long-sleeve technical shirt that is included in adult registrations for the 5k and 10 miler and all 1 mile fun run participants. For the Youth entries, shirts are available for $20. Register early to ensure your size is available. ***PLEASE NOTE – There will be a 10:00 am race cut-off for the safety of participants and course workers, which equates to a 15 minute/mile pace for the 10 Mile race. Finishers after this time will not qualify for an age group award pie.*** Race registration will close on Race Day November 26th at 6:59 am and can only be done on-line through RunSignUp. There will be no paper registrations on Race Day. Start Times: The 10 Mile and 5K are run on certified courses. 10 Mile: 7:30 a.m. (10 Mile Course map) 5K: 8:15 a.m. (5K Course map) 1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run Course map Awards: Pies will be awarded to the top three winners of each age group for the 5K and 10 mile races. 5k award age groups: 10 & under, 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, 75-79, 80+. 10 mile award age groups: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+. Awards Ceremony: The 5K awards ceremony will start at approximately 9:00 am followed by the 10 mile awards. Any remaining pies at the end of the awards ceremony will be distributed to participants who stayed for the entire awards ceremony and did not win a pie. Strollers and baby-joggers are allowed but must start at the back of the pack for everyone's safety. Early Packet Pickup and Peoria Toy Drive Drop-off as follows: Saturday Nov. 21st TBD Wednesday, 11/25 Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N 83rd Ave Peoria, 85382 12:00 pm – 6 pm Thursday, RACE DAY – Packet pick up 6:30-7:45 am Peoria Sports Complex (race location) – 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 Volunteer: The success of our races depends on our wonderful Volunteers! Volunteer here using this link: To be updated.
Course & Travel Notes
The ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic starts at 7:30 AM, just 19 minutes after sunrise at 7:11 AM on race day. Peoria sits at 1,191 feet elevation with typical November weather featuring highs around 74°F and lows near 48°F, with only a 6% chance of measurable rain. The nearest airport is Luke Air Force Base, located 10.9 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 1,191 ft elevation☀️ Typically 74°F / 48°F · 6% chance of rain✈️ Luke Air Force Base (LUF) — 10.9 mi
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When is ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic 2026 — Peoria, AZ?
ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic 2026 — Peoria, AZ takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Peoria, Arizona.
Where is ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic 2026 — Peoria, AZ held?
ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic 2026 — Peoria, AZ is held at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona.
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