Name: Mountaineer 5K
Start: 2027-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Chandler, AZ

Question 1

What is the Mountaineer 5K?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

When and where is the Mountaineer 5K?

Accepted Answer

Mountaineer 5K takes place on Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Chandler, AZ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.

Question 3

How do I register for the Mountaineer 5K?

Accepted Answer

Registration for Mountaineer 5K is handled through RunSignup, the official registration platform used by most Midwest endurance events. You can sign up, review available distances, and complete your registration at: https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Chandler/MountaineerK?a=4ZlhFMGG8BjCl2rf0NBV4QwYQwQKQjIn

Question 4

Do I need to qualify to enter the Mountaineer 5K?

Accepted Answer

No qualifying time is required. Mountaineer 5K is open to all experience levels. Some distances may have age minimums or cut-off times — check the official registration page for the specific requirements before signing up.

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!

What is included in your registration?

An Awesome finishers medal

Cool t-shirt

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.

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