Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run - Queen Creek

Queen Creek, United States • 16 May 2026

Event overview

The Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run: Because Grief Bursts Differently for Everyone is a community 5K event held on May 16, 2026 in Gilbert, Arizona. The in-person location is Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85298. The event is presented by Chasing the Rainbows and offers both in-person and virtual participation across multiple locations. The event includes a Wall to Remember as a space for reflection and remembrance.

Details and services

Full registration includes a race shirt (unless the registrant opts out) and a bib with a timing chip; shirt guarantee is tied to registration by April 1, 2026. In-person entry is listed at $40; youth tickets for ages 8-17 are $35; children under 8 are free but must be registered. Race packet pick-up details are listed as to be determined, with race-day packet pick-up also available.

The event supports Chasing the Rainbows’ eleven free services, including virtual support groups, in-person support groups, peer mentors, trauma therapy, a podcast, coping care packages, mindful movement, online private chat communities, family resources, perinatal bereavement training for medical units, and community events. On-site offerings include bubbles, food trucks, raffles, face painting, a live DJ, and vendors. Strollers are welcome; dogs are permitted if leashed and cleaned up after. Parking is available in the park parking lots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Walk & Run
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