*I took Uber to Start Line. *I stayed DT Phoenix for the…read morerace. Expo - My friend lives in Phoenix, so we took her car. So, I can't comment on how parking was. Finding the Expo entrance was tough. A lot of people went via wrong doors, lol. Luckily, there were Convention people everywhere and letting us know where to go. This RNR Expo was really cool and huge. Tons of vendors, shirts, etc. We were in a hurry, so we couldn't stay long. My friend though had to change corrals and it was done very easily. We got a cool shirt, snacks, post race stuff in our bag. Closures & where to go to get dropped off on RNR website for the race were very clear. USE WAZE. Google maps doesn't help at all. I took Uber to the race but I saw plenty of parking options. Race Day- Literally all tents were up & running. Security and RNR workers were everywhere and very helpful. TONS of portapotties. Free food and water were also available at tents. I was pretty pleased with how this RNR race was run. The entire race was pretty flat except at like Mile 8 and 10. Mile 8 was a long hill. Mile 10 was also long but had a stunning view of a mountain. So, I wasn't too unhappy, haha. Aid Stations were awesome & support was pretty normal. I'm not sure if this race attracts massive crowds, but it was chill. Weather was amazing. It was like 50s in early morning... and I think went to 70s. It felt glorious. The best type of weather a runner can ask for. The Mile Markers were very clear and visible. Bands were very fun and happily playing. Thank you to the crowd, RNR staff, and police for all the help with this race!!

I tip my hat to the runners who showed up for the 2008 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon…read more Not only are they good runners, but evidently they are good drivers as well. When 30,000 people converge on a four block radius and all you get is a 4 car pileup near the freeway exit... then I call that a success! I know they say to get there early, but I think my plan of getting there late really worked. I got to ride the shuttle with only 2 other passengers, and I walked right into the porta potty, since all of the corrals had already pushed toward the starting line. Of course, there is a downside to arriving late. The only bananas that were left were quite green, and the peel was resisting my efforts, and winning. It was a little chilly, but I had the foresight to bring an oversized garbage bag (unused) to wear. From what I could tell, I was the only member of 'Team Hefty'. 13.1 miles of rubber hitting asphalt goodness. To the douchebag who hawked more than one huge loogie on the course... dude, while I'm impressed at your expectorant's effectiveness, next time, move a few feet to the edge and spew off the course. The best part about this marathon was the amount of support. I counted about 13 high school cheer or spirit teams whooping it up for us. Is it just me, or are high school girls more alluring than they were, say 20 or so years ago? Makes me wish I was back in high school. No, not as the creepy janitor guy who just happens to show up in the ladies room with a mop & bucket after you close the stall door, but as the questionably straight cheer mascot. Around mile 8, a fetching young lady approached me to say that she had been using me to keep pace with. That was quite a motivator, and I pushed myself even harder, until I remembered the scene in True Grit where John Wayne pushes his horse too hard, and it crashes to the ground in a glorious cloud of dust. I finished and passed a food table as I made my way to the exit. I grabbed two Dole Fruit & Yogurt cups. It wasnt until I opened it, that I realized that its gelatinous form would be hard to eat without a spoon... so I went for the toothpaste method. I'm sure it was all over my face. I got a cool colored medal. Cant wait to wear it to work tomorrow, shouting out: "Jeffey say - Go For Gold!" For those who don't know, this is the event that Yelp-mate Ivonne B was training me for. Some might call me a hero, for finishing 13.1, but I'm no hero. No, that title is reserved for my friend Phil and his wife Lissa... or Yelp's own Jenn X, who ran the full 26.2. They are the true heros of the marathon world. I'm just a squirrel trying to bust a nut. In the days preceeding the event, a handful of people said that this was going to be the greatest memorable occassion ever. Maybe I just dont get it, or maybe I'm just bitter. But as Homer would say... [sickly sweet] Oh, look at me! I feel so special being a part of this transcendental event! I'm the Magical Man from Happy-Land, in a gumdrop house on Lollipop Lane! [leaves the room, slamming the door] [pokes his head back in] Oh, by the way, I was being sarcastic. [closes the door]

Great mudder course, not strenuously challenging w/ minimal hills, but it's the desert, so expect,…read moredry, dusty & little shade cover. The main registration area is easily navigable w/ clearly marked signs for restrooms, bag drop off, shoe donation, etc...Bonus for Deschutes beer (free beer @ the end of the course). Tips for anyone looking to do a mudder: -Get there early, for parking, for registration, for bag drop off, they are strict about start waves so plan for getting there an hour before start time. -hydrate, before, during, after. -pick an early start wave, you'll avoid long lines at the obstacles, beat the heat, & still have plenty of your day leftover. -wear appropriate clothing, dryfit, elbow/knee braces (w/ padding), you're crawling through mud,pebbles, you'll likely get scraped, bruised, bloody, be prepared. Also, spf! -bring a change of clothes &/or blankets to cover your car upholstery from all the outdoors you'll bring in. -attempt all the obstacles. Don't let fear or embarrassment get in your way. Think Nike, "just do it".

Exhilarated. Didn't research anything before embarking on my first half tough mudder. Holy hell,…read moreI'm kind of glad I didn't. It was fun being surprised at each obstacle and I can't believe I did it! The electro shock obstacle was like getting tased. And somehow the Photog captured the exact moment I went down which was hilarious. Also, very grateful for the photogs and the free pix! Do be timid. Smile for the cameras and feel exhilaration for completing such a fun packed challenge. Tips - bring extra padding, mud is not soft (full of rocks)

My family and I have been participating in the Run Your Race AZ 5k's for the past two years. Shawn…read moreand his team run an amazing operation and for wonderful causes. They treat everyone like family and we've made some great friends along the way. Whether you're a seasoned runner, or a first timer, this is a great place to be.

Love Run Your Race AZ. When I started my health journey 2 years ago, I wanted to try something new…read morefor myself. I am not a runner and all other runs I would see required for you to keep a certain pace, which I didn't know what that meant. Run Your Race AZ keep time but don't judge if you don't keep a certain pace. Shawn and Deborah Chambers are great people and proceeds of the 5K go to a different charity. Highly recommend if you are competitive or if you just want to run or walk with no judgment.

Really fun half marathon, I got to run along the Gilbert Day Parade near the finish line! All the…read morespectators were lined up to see the parade, they cheered runners passing by. I gave high five to so many kids along the way. Since so many people were there, I ended up running faster than normal. Course here is very flat. One of the easiest race ever. If you want your PR, try this race. Race packet pick up: they offer three times. Thursday at the Road Runner in Tempe. Friday at expo in Gilbert. Saturday on the race day at the start line. Race pictures are available to download for free. They do really good job capturing the moment and nice to be able to download for free. Parking is available at the start line. They will bus you back after the race. Pretty well organized race overall.

The 11th annual D-backs Race Against Cancer event took place during Fall of 2024 at Chase Field. It…read morewas my first time running it. I had seen the Arizona Diamondbacks promote this event many times at games in the past and just never had the opportunity to run one of these. I am both a Diamondback fan and an avid runner and enjoyed combining both my loves. The D-backs Race Against Cancer is presented by Dignity Health Cancer Institute and starts and ends at Chase Field. The run is for all ages and is a lot of fun. The route for this 5K run/walk goes through downtown Phoenix. I really enjoyed running this 5K because it was on asphalt and there was no change in elevation. The run benefits Arizona non-profit organizations that provide screening, treatment and support for those dealing with all types of cancer. Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall was on hand to kick off the event. He is a cancer survivor and a strong advocate for cancer awareness. Included with registration is a finisher's medal and a free ticket to a Diamondback game.

This year is actually the second year I've participated in this event. The D-Backs Race Against…read moreCancer is actually a pair of events taking place on an early Sunday morning (typically in early April). First there's a 5k run that traverses much of southern Downtown Phoenix, followed by a 1k family walk that circles the sports and entertainment district (aka the Legends District). The event starts and ends at Chase Field with race participants having the ability to finish their morning by taking a leisurely stroll around the warning track on the field at Chase. The D-Backs team shop is also open for the event and there are a number of vendors and cancer non-profits that station themselves along 4th Street. The event was originally started by Diamondbacks General Manager Derrick Hall after he contracted prostate cancer. Hall's wife has also battled breast cancer. So the D-Backs partnered with the Dignity Health and the University of Arizona Cancer to put on this annual event. Proceeds from the event go both to the title sponsors as well as other non-profit cancer organizations including the American Cancer Society, the American Liver Foundation, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the American Lung Association, and others. Registration for the 5k is $40/person and the 1k is $20/person. With registration, you'll get an event t-shirt, a voucher for a D-Backs game ticket, and a drawstring bag with random goodies inside. At the event there are a few food vendors including Dunkin Donuts (odd I know) and also free bananas, oranges, Gatorades, and bottled waters for the participants. The event has plenty of restrooms as well as other random vendors giving out free knick knacks to racers at the finish line. One knock I will give this is event is that its very poorly advertised. The event still gets surprisingly good turnout even though the D-Backs and their sponsors do very little to promote the event. But I'd like to see the D-Backs really get the word out about this event to the community. They don't advertise it in the local newspapers or news stations, they don't advertise the event at all on social media, and from what I can tell Chase Field itself does little to promote it. I gotta think they could make this a blockbuster event that could raise a lot of money for these non-profit groups if they'd only put a little effort into promoting it. Yeah, it would get pretty crowded down there if they did. But hey its for a good cause everyone can get behind, so why not? In any event, my brother, two nephews and I had a fun time doing the family walk again this year and will undoubtedly do it again next year. Hopefully the D-Backs can muster even more participation in this event with a little more effort from their marketing department. Cancer sucks, so let's get more people to show up and help kick cancer's ass.

This national event is so much fun. they hold them all over the country and this weekend, we were…read morelucky enough to participate in the Phoenix circuit. 6 miles of mtn biking and trail running through in perfect weather through the beautiful McDowell Mountains. teams of 2 relay race, one rides the bike, the other runs. about a mile into it, there's an obstacle to perform, and then the biker takes off running while the runner takes off biking. you leap frog like this for the race and at the end, you both dive/swim/slosh through an enormous mud pit and finish together. there's medals to be had but it's mostly about having fun. we wore costumes and actually won for best costume. if you want a really fun event that requires little physical effort, check out the muddy buddy on it's next run through phoenix.

I am the mom of an adult child with a developmental disability. My daughter has been riding with…read moreSilver Lining for over 10 years. The program is run VERY well and all the volunteers are wonderful. We are so thankful for them and thankful for Silver Lining!!

I volunteer at SLR and enjoy working with the riders, horses, coaches, and all the other…read morevolunteers. I have also had the pleasure of joining a few committees and working closely with the board of directors. Everyone involved in the program is very kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. Everyone works hard to achieve a common goal, and they do it out of the kindness of their hearts. It's such a wonderful program. It's always so nice seeing the riders smiling and enjoying their time learning to ride and groom the horses.

I have completed this run (obviously not the 27th annual edition) 5 times now. The course is always…read morethe same - a bit hillier than other Papgo courses as it takes a right along the sidewalk behind the zoo, but the organization is always excellent. The t-shirt is another good draw to this event - a long sleeve shirt that changes color in the sun. There is always food at the end, a raffle, and a great crowd. One of the best events on the racing calendar each year and an excellent way to start the new year off right!

this is an annual running event, to get folks to 'resolve' to embrace a healthier lifestyle. only…read more5k, it starts and ends in papago park. a short jaunt through the park, onto the canal, then turn around and head back the way you came. quick, easy, and it starts at 9am so you don't have to get up at the butt crack of dawn, and over by 10:30am so you have the rest of the day to enjoy. they have TONS of free raffle prizes along with tasty goodies from sweet tomatoes restaurant. plenty of parking, free long-sleeve t-shirt (i guess not technically free since you pay for the race), and just a good crowd. every year, early january.