Mountaineer 5K
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Mountaineer 5K : Overview
The Mountaineer 5K is a community 5-kilometer race held Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona at Summit Academy Junior High School (1550 W Summit Place). The event is organized by the Summit Academy Parent Teacher Organization and benefits Summit Academy Mountaineers. The race welcomes runners, walkers, and strollers; pets are not allowed.
- 5 km
Logistics and course
Registration is $25 through January 18, 2026; the price increases after that date. Registration includes a finisher's medal and a t-shirt (to be guaranteed, register by February 28). Race items will not be mailed to participants who do not attend, and no refunds or transfers are given for weather. The event is chip timed with real time results. Water stations are provided along the course. Overall and age group awards are custom made by Dobson High School ceramics students; the awards ceremony begins at 9am. Post-race food and drinks will be available at the finish line festival.
The course starts with a lap on the Summit Academy junior high track, continues largely along the canal, and finishes back at the junior high track. Packet pickup is available Friday 3/27 from 2:30pm to 6pm at the school, or on race morning starting at 6:30am. No roller blades, skateboards, or motorized devices are allowed on the course. Parking is available in the Desert Oasis lot, Summit Academy lot, or on permitted street parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.