Phoenix YMCA Half Marathon&Family 5K

Picture of runners at the start of the race

This is the 40th year for the YMCA race!

It is the oldest footrace in Arizona . This fundraiser event provides dollars for the inner city youth programs and Teen Center at the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA. These programs, like the YMCA learn-to-swim, art, dance, and camp, teach kids important values and skills. The YMCA character values are Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Our teen art gallery is also part of the Art Walk in downtown Phoenix every first Friday. We invite you to come visit our Teen Center and see our programs in action! Your support of the YMCA makes a difference in the lives our youth and teens. All proceeds from this event benefit the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA programs for inner city youth.

Golden State Foods - Family 5K Sponsor

We would like to thank Golden State Foods Foundation who is our sponsor for the 2008 Family 5K. Thank you very much for your contribution and support!

Volunteers Needed!

Wyatt Earp Starts the Race!

Join in the fun...

Volunteers are needed on race day. Activities include registering participants, handing out water to runners, directing runners along the course, and set up and clean up of the event. Individuals and groups can sign up to volunteer for one or more activities. Please contact Julia Whitt jmwhitt@vosymca.org.

If you are a licensed massage therapist and would like to volunteer your massage services at our event, please contact Ryan Tang at rtang@vosymca.org.

Picture of Chairman, Wyatt Earp with shotgun

Ready, set, GIT GOIN'!!!

Wyatt Earp starts our race with a double barrel shotgun in the tradition of the Old West.

This will wake you up and get you moving!