20th Annual Walk the Fight & Run the Distance for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center

22nd Annual Pat's Run, presented by TEKsystems

Join us in Tempe, Arizona or virtually from anywhere on April 11, 2026, as we honor Pat Tillman. Pat’s Run, a 4.2 mile run/walk fuels scholarships and leadership development for nearly 1,000 Tillman Scholars, service members, veterans and military spouses who carry forward his values of scholarship, humble leadership, service, and real-world impact.

About Pat's Run:

Pat’s Run is the signature fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation and directly supports our Tillman Scholars.

Each year, tens of thousands of runners come together to honor Pat Tillman’s legacy. All race proceeds are directly invested in Tillman Scholars.

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Children's Cancer Network's Run To Fight Children's Cancer

Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Childhood cancer is both a life-threatening and life-changing diagnosis. Based on the type of cancer, treatment may last from months to years. Following treatment, two-thirds of these children will suffer long-term side effects as a result of their treatment. The average cost of a stay in a hospital for a child with cancer is a staggering $40,000 per stay and most families spend an additional $10,000 annually in non-medical costs including gas, parking, and additional childcare.

Fundraising

Although not required for event participation, the hope is that those that join the Run to Fight family through event participation and volunteering will be moved to join the fundraising efforts.

When you register, the opportunity to build a fundraising team will be presented. All funds will support the financial assistance and family centered programs and services of Children’s Cancer Network. Thank you for your support!

For assistance with fundraising or teams, contact Ben at ben.gokee@childrenscancnernetwork.org.

Sponsorship/Vendor Opportunities

Interested in the opportunity to join the run as a sponsor or vendor? Learn more by contacting Ben at ben.gokee@childrenscancnernetwork.org.

Join us for our Spring Cleaning 5k race.

This is a FREE Race for Arizona Road Racer members if registered by Saturday April 4th 11:59 pm.

Race Date: Saturday April 18, 2026

Time: 7:00 AM

Location: Arizona Falls - 5802 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ

5k Course information here.

Please Note - Registration closes at 6:30 am on race day morning and is ONLY available through RunSignUp. There are NO paper registrations on race day.

Pricing: This race is FREE for current Arizona Road Racer members if registered by April 4, 2026 11:59pm then it's $25 (Adults and Young Adults) and $15 for Youth entries (17 and under). For non-member Adults and Young Adults it's $25. Non-member Youth entries are $5 if registered by 4/4/2026 then it's $15. Your ARR member discount will show on your total during checkout.

If you are not sure if you have a current Arizona Road Racers membership, you can check your status and renew your membership here. Click on the SIGN UP tab if you will be signing up for a membership for the first time. To view membership options and benefits see our Membership page for more information.

Course: The 5K course is an out and back course on the Arizona Canal and is an USATF sanctioned event. Note: the course is not USATF Certified.

Race Shirts: In keeping with the Spring Cleaning theme, all registered (Adult, Young Adult and Youth) participants will receive a shirt from a previous ARR Race while supplies last. Extra shirts will be available for purchase for $5 or 3 for $10, Venmo or Cash only.

Parking information For the best parking options see the attached instructions.

Packet pickup: Race number and shirt pickup is on race day morning between 6:00 – 6:45 am. The race will begin promptly at 7:00 am.

Awards: Top 3 Overall M and F. Age group awards M and F: 10 and under, 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+years. Note: the age group awards will be a selection of past race medals.

To VOLUNTEER please sign up. Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review the FAQs for answers to common questions that apply to all ARR races.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information see our Sponsorship page.