The Bob Hicken Memorial 5K

United States flag Gilbert, Arizona, United States

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The Bob Hicken Memorial 5K runsignup.com
Date 20 Feb, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $20.00 – $35.00
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The Bob Hicken Memorial 5K

About the event

Join us for the inaugural Bob Hicken 5K Memorial Run, a special community event honoring Bob Hicken's life, legacy, and impact on Gilbert.

This event is about more than crossing a finish line. It’s about bringing people together, families, friends, athletes, local businesses, and our community for a morning of movement, connection, and celebration in Bob’s memory.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with your family, running alongside friends, or simply coming out to support the community, everyone is welcome.

After crossing the finish line, stick around and enjoy a full community celebration featuring:

  • Vendor Village with local businesses and community partners
  • Food and refreshments
  • Bounce houses and activities for kids
  • Giveaways, sponsor experiences, and more
  • Awards and recognition for race participants

Our goal is to make the Bob Hicken 5K an event people look forward to year after year, one that celebrates Bob's legacy while bringing our community together in a meaningful way.

There will only ever be one inaugural Bob Hicken 5K Memorial Run, and we would love for you to be part of it.

Come run. Come walk. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Stay for the celebration.

Let's make the first Bob Hicken 5K a day our community will never forget.

Additional Information: 

Races offered

20Feb

The 5K Run

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$35.00
20Feb

The Mile Walk

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
08:10
Entry fee
$20.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Gilbert.

Temperature11.5° / 24.7°
Feels like8.5° / 22.0°
Sunshine hours9h 10m
Rainfall1.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind6.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity39.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:58
Sunset17:24

About Gilbert

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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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