20Feb
1 Mile Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Countdown
- 99 days
- Entry fee
- $33.00
GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
Gilbert,
Arizona,
United States
99 days left
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Date
20 Feb, 2027
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$18.00 – $38.00
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Website
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GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
About the event
GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
and GPS Community Fiesta
Presented by the Gilbert Education Foundation and
Gilbert Public Schools
Saturday February 20, 2027
Gilbert High School 1101 E Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Lace up your sneakers and join the Gilbert Education Foundation’s annual Run for Fun 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk, followed by the exciting Gilbert Public School’s Community Fiesta!
💚 Run for a cause! Every step helps support health and enrichment programs for Gilbert Public Schools students and staff.
After the race — stay for the family fun!
🎶 Live DJ
🌮 Food Trucks
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎯 Family Games & Prizes
🎭 Mascot Race – Don’t miss it!
The GPS Fiesta begins immediately after the race and continues until 12:00 PM.
Bring your friends, family, and school spirit for a morning full of fun, fitness, and community!
In case you are interested to take it a step further and sponsor our event,
please contact Theresa Dootson, Gilbert Education Foundation
at [email protected] or 480.239.5117
Mail-in Registration Form
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. If you choose to mail in your registration form then you do not need to pay the online processing fees.
What You Get!
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt.
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (5K participants only). Our age groups are the following:
- 5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 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 & Over
Pre- and Post-Race Hydration Station (water, Gatorade, etc)
Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google) (5K Race Participants only)
Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
A great time being active with your family and friends and a good feeling KNOWING that all run proceeds are going to help a great cause!
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.
Race Day Information
Race Day Registration and Day of Packet Pick-Up will be available beginning at 7:00am at Gilbert High School.
We accept cash, or credit card on race day.
Cost of registration on race day will be:
- $45 for non-students
- $35 for students (with your student id number)
We welcome wheelchairs, and strollers.
Walker friendly!
No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Please no pets on school property.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
Course Maps - Coming Soon!
5K Course Map
1 Mile Course Map
1 Mile Course Map
Packet Pickup Opportunities
You will have two opportunities to pick-up your race packet (bib, chip, event swag, etc):
- Friday, February 19th from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Cadence Running Company (map).
- Cadence is located at 3107 S Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295
- Saturday, February 20th starting at 7:00am at the race site.
Event schedule
- Fri, February 19, 2027 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Cadence Running Company from 3-6pm
- Sat, February 20, 2027 7:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
- Sat, February 20, 2027 8:00 AM - 5K Run Begins
- Sat, February 20, 2027 8:15 AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk Begins
- Sat, February 20, 2027 9:00 AM - Awards Begin (approximate)
Races offered
20Feb
1 Mile Run/Walk - Student Rate - Individual Age group/open
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Countdown
- 99 days
- Entry fee
- $18.00
20Feb
5K Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Countdown
- 99 days
- Entry fee
- $38.00
20Feb
5K Run/Walk - Student Rate - Individual Age group/open
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Countdown
- 99 days
- Entry fee
- $28.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for February in Gilbert.
Temperature7.9° / 21.5°
Feels like4.4° / 17.8°
Sunshine hours9h 26m
Rainfall1.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity42.8%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:10
Sunset18:10
About Gilbert
Learn more about the host city, Gilbert.
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Located southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert had a population of 287,285 as of 2025. It is the fourth-most populous municipality in Arizona and is considered a suburb of Phoenix. Gilbert is the most populous incorporated town in the United States, and has been described as the “largest town in America.”
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