GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk

Saturday, February 20, 2027
Co-Ed
Gilbert High School • 1101 E Elliot Rd Gilbert, AZ  85234
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Co-Ed
Gilbert High School • 1101 E Elliot Rd Gilbert, AZ  85234

5K Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open

Feb 20 (Saturday)

Gilbert High School

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$38.00

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5K Run/Walk - Student Rate - Individual Age group/open

Feb 20 (Saturday)

Gilbert High School

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Starting at

$28.00

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1 Mile Run/Walk - Individual Age group/open

Feb 20 (Saturday)

Gilbert High School

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Starting at

$33.00

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1 Mile Run/Walk - Student Rate - Individual Age group/open

Feb 20 (Saturday)

Gilbert High School

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Starting at

$18.00

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About This Activity

GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk

and GPS Community Fiesta

Presented by the Gilbert Education Foundation and

Gilbert Public Schools

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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 TheresaDootson@gefaz.org or 480.239.5117

Event details and schedule

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

 

 

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)

Organizer Info

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Gilbert High School • 1101 E Elliot Rd Gilbert, AZ  85234
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