Sunshine, fresh air and a morning filled with purpose—join us Sunday, Nov. 8, at Riverview Park for the 16th Annual Run for Ryan House! It’s one of our favorite days of the year, bringing our community together to make every mile matter for Ryan House children and families.
This signature event holds deep meaning for Ryan House families and loved ones, offering a special opportunity to honor and remember Ryan House children by forming teams of family and friends.
Every stride you take and every dollar you raise enriches the quality of life and creates cherished memories for children and their families, providing a much-needed break from 24/7 caregiving as they navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys.
Runners, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, dogs, teams and virtual participants are all welcome!
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.If you choose this option you do not have to pay the online processing fees.
Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Run for Ryan House 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 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]
Custom Event Medal
Custom Event Ring Spun Cotton Shirt.
Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 10K and 5K distances. Our age groups are the following:
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.
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7:00am at Mesa Riverview Park.
We accept cash, and credit cards on race day
Cost of registration on race day will be:
Leashed Pet friendly
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. You must start at the back of the pack.
Bicycles, roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are not allowed on the run or walk courses.
Saturday, November 7th from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map)
Sunday, November 8th at Mesa Riverview Park (race site) beginning at 7:00am
Nov 08, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
87 days remaining
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Mesa.
Learn more about the host city, Mesa.
Mesa, population 518,000 (2019), is in Maricopa County. It is Arizona's third-largest city, and is part of the Greater Phoenix urban complex.
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