Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run

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Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run www.active.com
Date 06 Mar, 2027
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $30.00
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Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run

About the event

 

9th Annual Spring Training 5K & 1K Fun Run

 

Lace up and step up to the plate for a celebration of baseball, community and Spring Training in Surprise!

 

The Spring Training 5K & Fun Run takes runners through the home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, giving participants a unique opportunity to experience the sights, energy and excitement of Surprise Stadium and its surrounding Spring Training facilities.

 

 

 

This year’s race celebrates the special role baseball has played in our community and the memories, traditions and connections that continue to grow with every season. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with family and friends or simply coming out for the fun, this is your chance to be part of a community celebration where baseball meets the finish line!

 

 

 

All participants will receive a Spring Training Race t-shirt, a finisher's medal

 

and a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE lawn seat voucher

 

(available at Packet Pick-Up) to any remaining 2027 Spring Training game

 

at Surprise Stadium.

 

 

 

Celebrate the season, the community and the game we love,

 

one mile at a time.

 

Mail-in and Virtual Run Registration Form 

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Spring Training 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 dri-fit tech 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]

 

 

All Participants Receive: 

Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants. 

BOGO Free lawn seat voucher (available at Packet Pick-Up) to any remaining 2027 Spring Training game at Surprise Stadium.

Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K distance (Race Day Participants only). Our age groups are the following:

  • 8 & Under, 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 snacks (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

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 Information 

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:00pm at Surprise Stadium (map).

We accept cash, and credit cards on race day 

Cost of registration on race day will be:

  • 5K - $45
  • 1K Fun Run - $30

We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

Walkers are welcome!

Please no pets

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.

 

 

Course Maps 

 

 

Packet Pick-up Opportunities 

Thursday, March 4th, 2027 from 5-7pm at Surprise Stadium (map).

  • Surprise Stadium is located at 15930 N Bullard Avenue, Surprise, Arizona 85374

You can also pickup your packet starting at 6pm on race day.

 

 
 

Event schedule 

  •  
    Thu, March 4, 2027 5:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Surprise Stadium from 5-7pm
  •  
    Fri, March 5, 2027 6:00 PM - Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration Opens
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    Fri, March 5, 2027 7:00 PM - 5K Run/Walk Begins
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    Fri, March 5, 2027 7:15 PM - 1K Fun Run Begins
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    Fri, March 5, 2027 8:00 PM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)

 

Races offered

06Mar

Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run

Running

Distance
5K
Countdown
114 days
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for March in Surprise.

Temperature9.9° / 22.7°
Feels like6.6° / 18.7°
Sunshine hours10h 1m
Rainfall1.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.3 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity43.6%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:37
Sunset18:37

About Surprise

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Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population was 143,148 at the 2020 census, up from 117,517 in 2010 and 30,848 in 2000.

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