This was my first Sunrise Series race. There was ample parking at the Southeast Regional Library adjacent to the Water Ranch/Riparian Preserve park. There was plenty of signage to guide participants to the registration and Startline area. I was surprised when they handed us the medal at the registration with our bib and tank. Participants were told that we earned a bar to attach to the medal upon completing the race. Each participant also received a tech tank by Augusta Active. The ladies tanks are a nice full coverage cut.

The course was similar to the Arizona Road Racers Summer Series course, but run in the opposite direction. We start in the park, head west through the main park and then along the back side of the park to the canal. This direction wasn't indicated on the online map.

The race is pretty small, roughly 250 participants. Since we went through the park, the path was a little wider and we didn't have to dodge branches. There were two water stations along the course at mile 1 and mile 2.

The course was a little short (2.85mi). After race "runner's brunch" of bagels and fruit were appreciated. I love races in the east valley and I would definitely do this race again. The medal and the tank are really nice for a 5k! I wish more 5ks would do tanks.