Sparky's Challenge Run/Walk

A time-honored ASU tradition, Homecoming brings together students, parents and alumni to celebrate their Sun Devil spirit. The weeklong festivities showcase the Sun Devil spirit through athletic events, fun on- and off-campus activities, and entertainment. For more information on ASU Homecoming 2019 please visit our website here.

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! If paying by check please make payable to StartLine Racing.

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Sparky's Challenge Virtual Race. A virtual race is a race that can be ran at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or participate in another race. You can run your race at your pace wherever you like. All virtual race participants will receive a custom event finisher's medal and custom event dri-fit tech t-shirt. All you have to do is register above and we will mail you your gear after the event! Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

• Custom Event Finisher's Medal

• Custom Event Dri-Fit T-Shirt

• Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K and 10K distances. Our age groups are the following:
  

  • 8 & Under, 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 & Over

• Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

• Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

• Event Managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.

• Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 2:30pm at ASU West Campus (map).

  • We accept cash, check, and credit cards on race day
    

• Cost of registration on race day will be:

  • 1 Mile/5K/10K - Current ASU Faculty, Staff and Students - FREE

  • 1 Mile/5K/10K - ASU Affiliates, Alumni and Community - $15

• We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.

• No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

• Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

• No pets will be allowed at this event.

You will have two opportunities to pick-up your race packet (bib, chip, event swag, etc):

• Saturday, November 16th from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Sun Devil Fitness Complex on ASU West Campus (map).

  • ASU West is located at 4701 W Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306

• Sunday, November 17th starting at 2:30pm at ASU West Campus (race location)