10K races near Tolleson

Donor Dash is an October running event in Tempe, Arizona, starting from 101 West Baseline Road. The race offers runners three choices: a 10K, a 5K, and a 1K Family Fun Run, accommodating those seeking a standard road-race distance and families wanting a short outing. The Transplant Community Alliance organizes the event, and this is the seventh running of the Donor Dash. The format is a community race day focused on organ donation and transplant support, with the 1K option suitable for children, relatives, and walkers alongside the 5K and 10K runners.

The #AZ48 Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a flat, fast road race series in Downtown Chandler, Arizona. All three distances start and finish at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East Stage Plaza. The course is USATF-certified, providing an officially measured route within the downtown area. The route follows the streets around Downtown Chandler, passing local sights and race-day activity before returning to the same plaza for the finish. Every finisher receives a medal. The top three men and women overall get awards, and age-group awards are given three deep for men and women. Packet pickup is at the Downtown Chandler Hilton Garden Inn, which is also the host hotel offering race-weekend rates.

Medal Madness in Phoenix is a morning 5K and 10K starting at 8:00 AM. Participants must register via RunSignup prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is limited to the 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before the start. Both distances share an out-and-back course. The complete out-and-back segment measures 1.56 miles, meaning the 5K covers it twice and the 10K covers it four times. The race has a 2-hour time limit, ensuring a concise event with a simple course layout for both distances.

PB&J Fuel Run is a small private group run centered on the peanut-butter-and-jelly theme, offering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and younger participants may enter with a guardian. Each wave has a participant limit, so entries close once a wave is full; runners who miss out can join the waitlist or select the virtual option. The format is straightforward: no special equipment is needed, and timing is optional. Participants may record their own time using a watch or phone, or consider it an untimed run with coordinator assistance. The event is designed as a relaxed group outing rather than a competitive race, with local run club invitations extended as part of the sign-up support.

The AZ Veterans Day Run takes place on a Sunday in November at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona, beginning in the morning and concluding before noon. The event offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile run, accommodating competitive runners, casual participants, newcomers, families, and children. Team RWB Phoenix and StartLine Racing are the organizers of this 13th annual race. A portion of the funds raised benefits Team Red, White and Blue, an organization that links veterans with their communities via physical and social engagement. The format is straightforward: several race distances from the same sports complex location, participants of all ages, and a Veterans Day theme directly supporting a veterans nonprofit.

The Shun the Sun Gilbert Half Marathon is an annual Arizona road race held in Gilbert, starting and finishing at Verde at Cooley Station. As a Shun the Sun Foundation event, the race supports skin cancer education, prevention, early detection, and provides sunblock donations for youth groups. The event originated in Mesa before relocating to Gilbert to align with the Gilbert Days celebration. Its race-day operations are now centered at Verde at Cooley Station. All three courses are USATF Certified, allowing half marathon results to be used for official qualifying, records, or national rankings. Following the run, a Post-Race Expo at Verde offers participants and spectators early access and discounts from local businesses.

The Anthem Turkey Trot begins Thanksgiving Day at the Anthem Community Center, located on North Freedom Way in Anthem, Arizona. Participants can opt for a timed 10K or a timed 5K run/walk. A free, non-timed half-mile dash is available for children. This event is designed for local families and racers alike, accommodating competitive runners, walkers, casual strollers, and children. All finishers receive medals, and awards are presented to overall and age-group winners. Disposable RFID chips on bibs will be used for published results. The event also gathers non-perishable food for The St. Rose Food Pantry; donors are entered into a prize raffle.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot in Phoenix offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon races on Thanksgiving morning. The event encourages participants to be active before eating turkey and to select a distance suitable for their family or friends. The Best Races organizes this event, which has a casual atmosphere. The race description uses the phrase “Wobble Before You Gobble” to tie into the holiday theme, prompting participants to exercise before their meal. It also notes that registration can fill quickly.

The Leftovers 10K / 5K Run is a free race held after Thanksgiving in Corpus Christi. It begins at 7:30 AM from Water's Edge Park. Participants select either the 5K or 10K, with both routes utilizing the bayfront for a laid-back holiday-weekend run. The event is designed for families, friends, and local runners seeking a casual activity post-Thanksgiving. Awards are presented to overall male and female finishers, masters male and female, and age groups for both distances. State Representative Todd Hunter sponsors the race. Bib pickup is available at Fleet Feet the day prior or at the park on race morning.