Help Arizona residents build a better and brighter future while they journey life with Spina Bifida!
Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth condition, yet the state of Arizona does not recognize it as a developmental disability after the age of six. These children experience lack of care continuity, often have as many as 30 surgeries by the age of 15, and are usually full time wheelchair users.
The Spina Bifida Association of Arizona is an organization that advocates for those with spina bifida as well as brings awareness, provides programs, supplies, and services. One of the services we provide is providing adaptive cycles to children and adults; that is where the proceeds for this event go.
Heels4Wheels raises funds to assist with costs of bike repair/replacement and the cost of placing a bike. When a child experiences the joy of being active and having freedom to move about on a bike, this will often lead to a more active lifestyle and better health. See more at SBAAZ.org
Tie up your running shoes and be a part of making it happen in Arizona!
Children ages 5 and under in a stroller are free and no registration is required. If your children would like the race swag then you will need to register them.
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 April 6, 2026. If you choose this option you do not have to pay the online processing fees.
We are excited to announce our Heels 4 Wheels Virtual Race. 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 dri-fit tech t-shirt. All you have to do is register above! Please note - your virtual packet will be mailed out the week of April 13th.
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 Finisher's Medal for ALL participants
Custom Event Dri-Fit Shirt for ALL participants.
Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups in both the Wheels and Heels divisions for the 5K event only. 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, 75-79, 80 & Over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
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 packet pickup will be available beginning at 6:30am at Desert Mountain Park
We accept cash, and credit cards on race day
Cost of registration on race day will be:
- 5K - $45
- 1 Mile - $35
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers, wagons and leashed pets!
No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Please note - this is an open use park and does not close for our event.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather
Course Maps
Packet Pick-up Opportunity
Saturday April 11, 2026 at Desert Mountain Park (race location) beginning at 6:30am.
Event schedule
- Sat, April 11, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
- Sat, April 11, 2026 7:30 AM - 5K Begins
- Sat, April 11, 2026 7:40 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Closes
- Sat, April 11, 2026 7:45 AM - 1 Mile Begins
- Sat, April 11, 2026 8:15 AM - Awards Ceremony (approx)