Globe Rotary’s Sunrise Challenge 7K Extreme Trail Run is happening again this year at Round Mountain Park on June 4, 2022. There’s also a noncompetitive 4.3K fun run/walk for anyone who wants a little less of a challenge.
For all runners and walkers, there’s a pancake breakfast and awards ceremony after the event at the Elks Club. Fees are the same as last year: $25 prior to May 22, then $30 on race day. Families with up to three minor children can sign up for $55, and student fees are discounted at $20.
Official website for online signup for the Sunrise Challenge 7K Extreme Trail Run is https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Globe/Round-MountainSunriseChallenge5K.
Registration is from 4:45 a.m. - 5:45 a.m., with the official start at 6 a.m. For more than two decades this event has brought runners and walkers of all skill levels and ages to celebrate National Trails Day and explore scenic paths that ascend Round Mountain Park.
The challenging 7K route has plenty of rocky trails and some boulder-hopping. For new runners to the course, race organizers suggest at least one visit ahead of time to scope out the trail and experience the course before race day.
To find Round Mountain Park from downtown Globe heading east, turn left at Denny’s and drive past the Best Western motel, then continue straight past the Samaritan Veterinary clinic and continue straight uphill to Round Mountain Park.
Awards to top 7K finishers, male and female, in age classes 12-20, 21-35, 36-50, 51-65 and over 65. The 22nd annual race is sponsored by Globe Rotary and the City of Globe.
Entry forms are available at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1360 N. Broad St.; also at Cami Lucero’s State Farm Insurance office and Desert Oasis Wellness Center in downtown Globe.
For online signup, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Globe/RoundMountainSunriseChallenge5K or call the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce at 928-425-4495. Make entry checks payable to: Globe Rotary Club-Round Mountain. Connect with organizers of the event, and fans, at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054277490020.
Round Mountain Park is open daily and admission is free.
