Mountaineer 5K

What is the Mountaineer 5k?

The Mountaineer 5k is a 5-kilometer race organized by the Summit Academy Parent Teacher Organization. We welcome, runners, walkers, and strollers, but no pets allowed. 
The race benefits Summit Academy Mountaineers. We also want to raise health and fitness awareness, and this is a great opportunity to start or continue your wellness journey!  

Registration Cost:

What is included in your registration?

An Awesome finishers medal Cool t-shirt

***to be guaranteed a shirt and medal please register by February 28th

Water stations along the course
Overall and Age Group Awards that will be custom made by students in the Dobson High School Ceramics Department. Awards Ceremony will begin at 9am. Our age group awards include the following: 6 and under
8-7 year olds
9-10 year olds
11-12 year olds
13-14 year olds 15-17 year olds
18-24 year olds
25-29 year olds
30-34 year olds
35-39 year olds
40-44 year olds
45-49 year olds
50-54 year olds
55-59 year olds
60-64 year olds
65-69 year olds
70-74 year olds
75 and Up
Post-Race food and drinks at our finish line festival
Chip Timed with Real Time Results
Please note any race-related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend and no refunds will be given. 

The Course:

We will start at the Summit Academy Junior High Track, run one loops around the track then onto the canal. The majority of the race will be on the canal and finishing at the Junior High Track.  

Packet Pick up:

2 Options: Friday 3/19 2:30pm-5pm Packet Pick up in front of Summit Academy Junior High 1550 W Summit Place, Chandler, AZ or Packet pick-up will be morning 3/20 of the race starting at 6:30am.

Race Day Information:

No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
We run rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfer due to weather.  We will be starting promptly at 8am.
Park in the Desert Oasis parking lot, Summit Academy parking lot or on the street where parking is permitted   Sponsors: We would like to thank our amazing and generous sponsors for contributing to our amazing Summit Academy Students.

Join fellow runners on March 20, 2027 for the Mountaineer 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Chandler.