2026 GEF Run for Fun 5K - 1M
Schedule
Sat Feb 21 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:30 am
UTC-07:00Location
Campo Verde High School | Gilbert, AZ
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GEF Run for Fun 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk and GPS Community Fiesta Presented by the Gilbert Education Foundation and Gilbert Public Schools on Saturday February 21, 2026 at Campo Verde High School, 3870 S. Quartz Street, Gilbert, AZ 85297Lace up your sneakers and join the Gilbert Education Foundation’s annual Run for Fun 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk, followed by the exciting Gilbert Public School’s Community Fiesta!
💚 Run for a cause! Every step helps support health and enrichment programs for Gilbert Public Schools students and staff.
After the race — stay for the family fun!
🎶 Live DJ
🌮 Food Trucks
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎯 Family Games & Prizes
🎭 Mascot Race – Don’t miss it!
The GPS Fiesta begins immediately after the race and continues until 12:00 PM. Bring your friends, family, and school spirit for a morning full of fun, fitness, and community!
What You Get!
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt. Option to select 'No Shirt' and receive $5 off your registration.
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (5K participants only). Our age groups are the following:
5 & 6, 7 & 8, 9 & 10, 11-13, 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 & Over
Pre- and Post-Race Hydration Station (water, Gatorade, etc)
Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google) (5K Race Participants only)
Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
A great time being active with your family and friends and a good feeling KNOWING that all run proceeds are going to help a great cause!
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.
Race Day Information
Race Day Registration and Day of Packet Pick-Up will be available beginning at 7:30am at Campo Verde High School.
We accept cash, or credit card on race day. (Checks are no longer accepted).
Cost of registration on race day will be $40 for non-students and $30 for students (with your student id number).
We welcome wheelchairs, and strollers.
Walker friendly!
No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Please no pets on school property.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
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Where is it happening?
Campo Verde High School, 3708 S Quartz St, Gilbert, AZ 85297, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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