RVN3 Bubba Run is a fun event for the whole family to raise money for the RVN3 Foundation. All proceeds will go directly into supporting local students in athletic and educational goals. We firmly believe that by helping support our athletes we are in turn helping promote and encourage their educational goals as well.
Richard Vernon Nielsen III, known by family and friends as Bubba, was taken from this world too early at the young age of 22. His life revolved around sports, mainly soccer, basketball, and track but also included football, golf, wrestling, and snowboarding. Being such a competitive athlete, he did not let anything get in the way of being able to participate in whatever sport the season called for. This met staying out of trouble and keeping his grades up to be eligible to play. From his years in sports Bubba gained lifelong qualities of teamwork and leadership and built up sense of confidence that no one could take away from him. All of that helped him excel through the short but fulfilled life he shared with us.
He is the inspiration behind the RVN3 foundation, where we hope to use sports to promote education and support kids in their academic and athletic endeavors alike.
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
5K and 1 Mile Only - Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt.
Age Group Awards for Top Three Male and Female in all Age Groups for the 5K only. 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 Check In will be available beginning at 6:00am at Rim Country Cross Fit (race location).
We accept cash, or credit card on race day.
Cost of registration on race day will be:
We welcome wheelchairs, and strollers out on the course.
No roller blades/blades, skateboards, wagons or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Leashed pet friendly
Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
Packet Pick-up is available on Sunday, August 2nd starting at 6:00am at Rim Country Cross Fit (race location)
Aug 02, 2026
Distance — 0.4K
Type — Running
07:00
$15.00
Aug 02, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$45.00
Aug 02, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
07:40
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Payson.
Learn more about the host city, Payson.
Payson is a town in Gila County, Arizona. Known as the "Heart of Arizona," it is a gateway to the Colorado Plateau and the Mogollon Rim in Northern and Eastern Arizona.
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