sunnyslope 5k scamper

Saturday, March 7, 2026 8:30 am

The annual Sunnyslope 5K Scamper returns on March 7, 2026! Join students, families, alumni, and neighbors for a fun and friendly 5K run/jog/walk along the canal. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.

Registration

Online registration is open! Click here to register for the race. Registration fees are as follows:

  • 19 years old and up: $35.00

  • 18 years old and younger: $10.00

  • Sunnyslope students: Free

What to Expect

  • Race begins at 9am; registration opens at 8:30am

  • A scenic 5 kilometer out and back route along the canal. Route will be marked and volunteers will be along the route, guiding and cheering on participants. You can view the route map here.

  • All race participants will receive a race t-shirt with the custom Scamper logo designed by Sunnyslope 9th grader Sophia Phillips and a Scamper race sticker

  • Top finishers will receive Berry Berry Best Acai and The Simple Chefs gift cards

  • Timed and untimed participant options

  • Categories for both male and female participants:

    • 18 years old and younger

    • 19-39 years old

    • 40-55 years old

    • Over 55 years old

  • Water stations from Chill Water and Ice will be at the start / finish points and the turn around point on the canal

  • Family-friendly atmosphere with the Slope cheer and pom teams, the Slope band, Slope photographers, and a race emcee

  • Post-race gathering with coffee from Cultivate and breakfast burritos from The Simple Chefs

  • Swag from our generous race sponsors

race day logistics

  • Parking: The main parking area is south of the pool parking lot, past the big iron gates. Enter from Dunlap Avenue.

  • Restrooms: Restrooms will be open on school campus in the J-building breezeway, just a short walk from the pool parking lot

View a map with all of the logistical details here.

thank you to our race sponsors

Interested in sponsoring next year’s Scamper? Email 5kscamper@vikingparentclub.com to inquire now.