Event Description
Join Rio Salado College for the 7th annual Dash with Splash
5K, 10K, and 1 mile run/walk!
All ages and ability levels are welcome!
Join us as we raise money to provide scholarships and initiatives to benefit students wishing to further their education.
Want to help support Rio Salado students but can't join our race? Make a donation today to the Jo C. Bennett Student Assistance Fund. The Jo C. Bennett Student Assistance Fund is for Rio Salado College students needing immediate financial support to prevent situations that may cause the student to drop out of college.
Event details and schedule
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. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until March 31, 2025.
We are excited to announce our Dash with Splash Virtual Run. 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 t-shirt. All you have to do is register above! Please note - your virtual packet will be mailed out the week following the event.
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
What You Get!
Custom Event Medal
Custom Event Tech Shirt.
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 10K and 5K 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 Brunch" (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.
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.
Race Day Information
| Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:30am at Kiwanis Park. We accept cash, or credit card on race day. (Checks are no longer accepted). Cost of registration on race day will be:
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons. No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses. Leashed pet and walker friendly |
Packet Pick-up Opportunities
Friday, April 4, 2025 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at the 'Cafe at Rio' located on Rio Salado College Campus (map)
- Cafe at Rio is located at 2323 W 14th Street in Tempe
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Kiwanis Park (race location) starting at 7:00am
Event schedule
- Fri, April 4, 2025 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at the 'Cafe at Rio' at Rio Salado College from 3-6pm
- Sat, April 5, 2025 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
- Sat, April 5, 2025 7:30 AM - 10K Begins
- Sat, April 5, 2025 7:45 AM - 5K Begins
- Sat, April 5, 2025 7:55 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Closes
- Sat, April 5, 2025 8:00 AM - 1M Begins
- Sat, April 5, 2025 8:45 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)
