Ron Ledesma Fall Frenzy Memorial - 8 Mile or 4 Mile is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ, with entry fees from $5 to $40.
From the Organizer
Ron Ledesma Fall Frenzy Memorial Race and Fundraiser – Ron recently passed away and as a tribute to him, the race will be renamed the Ron Ledesma Fall Frenzy Memorial Race. Ron was a pillar of the running community and was always ready to volunteer and help ARR in countless ways throughout the years. He was always smiling and was loved by all. If you would like to donate to his family, that option is available when you sign up for the race on RunSignup or through GoFundMe Fundraiser by Fawn LeDesma : Honoring My Dad's Legacy and Final Farewell
**Ron would wear his race bib numbers upside down so he could read it! Feel free to do this to in his honor (on the front your shirt)! **
There are two race options - the scenic and more challenging 8 miler or a less frenzy-inducing 4 miler desert area course with flat canal stretches, some weaving around a couple of urban lakes with enough inclines to give runners an honest workout. The
races will be staged from ramadas 9 and 10 in Papago Park.
This is a ROAD RACE, not a trail race. While there are some limited canal stretches
with packed dirt, the course will be primarily paved, multi-use paths and roads.
Course Maps: Coming Soon
Location: Papago Park - Ramadas 9 and 10
Parking available at Phoenix Zoo
RACE DAY Registration is ONLY through RunSignup. Registration for the 8 Mile closes at 6:45 am and 4 Mile closes at 7:00 am
Mail in Registration must be received by Wednesday October 8th.
Packet Pick-up: 6:15-7:20 am
In lieu of T shirts ALL Finishers will receive a custom FALL FRENZY finishers medal.
Start Times:
8 Mile Race - 7:00 am
4 Mile Race - 7:30 am
Awards:
8 Miler: Top 3 Overall M and F. Age group awards M and F 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+years
4 Miler: Top 3 Overall M and F. Age group awards M and F under 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+years
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,624,832
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,111 ft
Nearest Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Ron Ledesma Fall Frenzy Memorial - 8 Mile or 4 Mile
Oct 11, 2026