Join the ASU Community for the 13th Annual Sparky's Challenge Run!
Begin the week of homecoming festivities on the right foot with this family-friendly event for people of all ages and ability levels. Participants can choose to walk or run any of the distances!
This event is FREE to current ASU Faculty, Staff and Students and only $15 for ASU Affiliates, Alumni and Community.
ALL participants will receive a Sparky's Challenge Official Race T-Shirt and Finisher's medal.
Homecoming 2023
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 2023 please visit our website here. |
What You Get
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Custom Event Medal for ALL finishers
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Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-shirt
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5K & 10K Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (excluding Virtual Runners) for the following:
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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
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Pre- & Post-Race "Athlete's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, etc)
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Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos provided by StartLine Racing on their Website
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Course Maps
Race Day Information
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Race Day Check In and Registration will be available beginning at 2:30pm on the ASU West Campus.
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We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day. Race day prices are $15 for ASU Affiliates, Alumni, and Community members and FREE for Current ASU Faculty, Staff, and Students!!
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All shirts sizes may not be available on race day (please register online before race day to guarantee your shirt size choice).
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Wheelchair and stroller friendly events. No pets will be allowed on the course at this event.
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The course will take you through the ASU West Campus (mixed surfaces of asphalt, concrete, and crushed rock). Please note - this event will go through campus and campus will not close for our event. There will be bicycles and other padestrians along the course. Please be good stewards of the course and share!!
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Event Schedule
- October 21st 2:00PM - Packet Pick-Up at ASU West Campus Fitness Complex from 2:00 - 5:00pm
- October 22nd 2:30PM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
- October 22nd 3:30PM - 10K Begins
- October 22nd 3:45PM - 5K Begins
- October 22nd 3:55PM - 1 Mile Begins
- October 22nd 4:45PM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx)
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