This event was approved by the Town of Gilbert on September 1st and will take place as scheduled.
The Showdown at Sundown!
Please join us for the 2nd annual 'The Phoenix Classic' 5K Community Run!
Come participate in this night run under the stars
while watching some of the state's best high school runners!
Each participant will receive a Phoenix Classic Community Race T-shirt and
a commemorative finisher's medal
This event will run alongside our cross country meet. For more information about the meet please visit our website.
This is a cross country course consisting of grass, packed dirt/gravel and paved sidewalks.
Unattached runners wishing to participate in the cross country meet please visit the meet website above. Do not register for the community run.
Registration fees
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00Nov 19 – Nov 30
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$30.00Dec 1 – Jun 30
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$35.00Jul 1 – Oct 23
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COVID-19 Policies
Due to COVID-19 there will be changes in place to keep everyone safe.
- There will not be a staggered start for this event. Our start line is extremely wide and we are able to spread everyone out along it while maintaining social distancing.
- There will be no water or Gatorade coolers out on the course or in the event area. We will only supply bottled water on the course. The event area will have bottled water and pre-packaged food.
- All StartLine staff will have masks and gloves
- Participants will be required to wear a mask in the event area but not out on the course.
- There will be no awards ceremony. Age group awards will be mailed out following the race.
If, for some reason, we are forced to cancel this event, all registered participants will be given the following options:
- Transfer to 2021 event
- Transfer to virtual event
- Transfer to another StartLine Racing owned event.
- Full Refund
If you have any questions in regards to this policy please email us at info@startlineracing.com.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Interested in being a sponsor? Please view our sponsorship packet here.
Mail-in and Virtual Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? 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. Please note that your shirt and medal will be mailed out following the event on October 23, 2020. 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
All Participants Receive
Custom Event Medal for all participants
Custom Event Tech Shirt for all participants. Option to select no shirt for $5 off your registration
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups. 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
Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!
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Race Day Information
No strollers allowed on this course due to the nature of the trail
No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Headlamps are encouraged but are not required.
Please no pets
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:30pm at Crossroads District Park.
We accept cash, check, and credit cards on race day
Race day registration fees will be:
5K - $40
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
Course Map
Route map for Gilbert Crossroads Cross Country by StartLine Racing on plotaroute.com
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map)
Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
Friday, October 23, 2020 at Crossroads District Park (race location) beginning at 6:00pm.
Event schedule
- October 22 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports Tempe from 3-6pm
- October 23 6:30 PM - Race Day Packet Pick-up Opens
- October 23 7:15 PM - 5K Run/Walk Begins
- October 23 8:15 PM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
Contact information
- Event contact
- StartLine Racing
- info@startlineracing.com
- Phone
- +1 480-912-7878
- Website
- Visit website