ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Peoria, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $5 · goes up to $60 on Nov 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Race | 10 Mile | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $55$60 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 10 Mile Race - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt included) | 10 Mile | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $5$15 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 10 Mile Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included) | 10 Mile | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | $55 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | $35$40 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 5k Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included) | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt Included) | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:15 AM | $5$15 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run - ALL AGES | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10 Mile fee goes up to $60 on Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10 Mile Race: $55 until Nov 2, then $60 until Nov 26.
- 10 Mile Race - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt included): $5 until Nov 2, then $15 until Nov 26.
- 10 Mile Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included): $55 until Nov 2.
- 5K: $35 until Nov 2, then $40 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 10 Mile Race starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ 85382
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ 85382Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,230 feet
- Included with entry
- Long-sleeve shirt; Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10 Mile, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10 Mile, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria, AZ 85382.
From the organizers
Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with our annual Thanksgiving Day Classic races starting and ending at the Peoria Sports complex. This event features three distances: 10 Mile, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run. With 3 different distances, there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy!
All finishers in each event will receive a custom Finisher Medal.
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