The Best Races - Phoenix

Phoenix hosts The Best Races on the Grand Canal Trail at East Garfield Street. The events offer 5K, 10K, and 13.1-mile options, with a friendly, low-stress atmosphere for all paces. The format is a smaller, private-group run with per-wave caps (waves A, B, C) to manage attendance.

There are no timing chips; timing is optional via tracking apps and results can be posted online. Packet pickup is minimized, with swag mailed to registrants—shirt, finisher medal, towel or giveaway—and access to online results and local running clubs. A virtual option is available; themes include International Sloth Day Run and Run Against Breast Cancer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.