_The 2022 Boxer Luv 5K / 10K Run/Walk:

Bring out your best four-legged friend and join us for an

event that really has gone to the dogs!!

Our 6th annual Boxer Luv 10K / 5K Run and Fun Run/Walk will take place on

Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Kiwanis Park in Tempe!

Founded in 1998, Boxer Luv Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating primarily on private donations. We are managed and run by volunteers - more than 125 strong - dedicated individuals working together whose Mission is to give new life to homeless Boxers in need. We welcome Boxers into Boxer Luv from owners when they are no longer wanted, and from shelters and humane societies where they were turned in as strays. Many are found by authorities and have been abused or seriously neglected, resulting in medical issues and injuries. Yet an equal number are from loving homes whose owners cannot care for their dogs any longer due to personal, medical, or financial crisis.

We evaluate each Boxer we take into our care individually, and provide all medical care needed, including all shots and sterilization, and we rehabilitate that dog’s health in a foster home, as needed, so we can help him/her find a loving, forever home of its own.

During the past 23 years, with well over 10,000 Boxers and Boxer mixes rescued, Boxer Luv has achieved a stellar reputation in the Phoenix area and across Arizona for its responsiveness to Boxers in need. We are on the call lists of the majority of veterinarians, police officers and firemen who contact us when they find a Boxer in need in our community

Event details and schedule

Mail-in and Virtual Registration 

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make check payable to StartLine Racing.

Can't make it to this year's event but still want to participate? We are excited to announce our Boxer Luv 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 that your medal and shirt will not be mailed out until after the completion of the event on January 24, 2022. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

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

All Participants Receive: 

Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants. 

Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race Day participants only) in the 10K and 5K 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 & 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.

Race Day Information 

• Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 8:00am at Kiwanis Park.
• We accept cash, check, or credit card on race day
• Cost of registration on race day will be $50 for the 10K, $40 for the 5K and $30 for the 1 Mile.
• We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
• No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
• Leashed pet friendly

Course Maps 

10K Course Map

5K Course Map

Packet Pickup Opportunities 

• Friday, January 21, 2022 from 3:00 - 6:00pm at Sole Sports Tempe (map).
  Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Kiwanis Park (race location) beginning at 8:00am.
  • Sole Sports is located at 1006 E Warner Road #104, Tempe, AZ 85284

Event schedule 

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  January 21 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Sole Sports in Tempe from 3-6pm

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  January 22 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Opens

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  January 22 9:00 AM - 10K Begins

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  January 22 9:10 AM - 5K Begins

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  January 22 9:15 AM - 1 Mile Begins

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  January 22 10:10 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)