Foundation for Blind Children Stride For Sight 5K

Foundation for Blind Children Stride For Sight 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

The Foundation for Blind Children Stride For Sight is a community running and walking event in Scottsdale, Arizona, held at the Arizona Boardwalk (9500 East Vía de Ventura) on February 27, 2027. The event includes the following distances:

• 5K
• 1 Mile

The program features a timed 5K and a relaxed 1-mile walk. A highlighted element is the Blindfold Challenge: two-person teams can run the 5K with one teammate blindfolded and the other acting as a sighted guide; teams may trade roles partway through. Blindfolds and tethers are provided, and each teammate must register separately.

Participants receive a custom finisher medal and a Dri-Fit tech t-shirt (a no-shirt option is available for a reduced fee). Male and female age-group awards are given to the top three finishers in each age group for the 5K. The event uses chip timing with real-time results and photos available after the race. Pre- and post-race refreshments include items such as granola bars, fruit, water, and sports drink.

Packet pickup is offered at Sole Sports in Scottsdale and at the Arizona Boardwalk. The event is managed by StartLine Racing and supports fundraising for the Foundation for Blind Children, with a stated fundraising goal of $25,000. The course is subject to change for safety; the event proceeds rain or shine and weather-related refunds are not provided. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome; roller blades, bicycles, skateboards, and motorized devices are not allowed. Due to the common start/finish area, there is no bag check. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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