The Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy Memorial - 8 Mile or 4 Mile 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $5
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 8 Mile | Other | Oct 11, 20267:00 AM | $40$45 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 8 Mile Young Adult (18-24) | – | Oct 11, 20267:00 AM | $40$45 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 8 Mile YOUTH (17 and under) | Other | Oct 11, 20267:00 AM | $5$15 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 4 Mile | Other | Oct 11, 20267:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 4 Mile YOUTH (17 and under) | Other | Oct 11, 20267:30 AM | $5$15 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Ron LeDesman Fall Frenzy 4 Mile Young Adult (18-24) | – | Oct 11, 20267:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 8 Mile and Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 8 Mile Young Adult (18-24): $45 until Oct 11.
- Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 8 Mile YOUTH (17 and under) and Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 4 Mile YOUTH (17 and under): $15 until Oct 11.
- Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 4 Mile and Ron LeDesman Fall Frenzy 4 Mile Young Adult (18-24): $35 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:28 AM, and the Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy 8 Mile starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Papago Park, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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 October 11 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 91°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 102°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
- Papago Park, Phoenix, AZ 85008Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,180 feet
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is The Ron LeDesma Fall Frenzy Memorial - 8 Mile or 4 Mile?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- Where does it start?
- Papago Park, Phoenix, AZ 85008.
From the organizers
The 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.
**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)! **