Lookin For A Cure Scottsdale
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Lookin' For A Cure Scottsdale : Fifth Annual 5K
Lookin' For A Cure Scottsdale is a fundraising 5K event presented in partnership with A Cure In Sight. The event channels net proceeds into ocular melanoma research projects and patient support programs and aims to bring together people affected by ocular melanoma. The organizer states that ocular melanoma accounts for about 3,000 new cases per year nationwide.
The in-person 5K takes place at Eldorado Park in Scottsdale on the east side of the park at the Southeast Picnic Area ramada on N. 77th St, north of the Skate Park; the Aquatics Center is a different location. The park address is 2311 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, and coordinates are 33.46957° N, 111.91441° W. Ample free parking is reported to be available near the starting area.
A virtual 5K option is offered alongside the in-person race. Registration windows and fees differ between the in-person and virtual options. Packet pickup is scheduled for November 7 at Road Runner Sports Tempe Market Place, 43 S. McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288.
Event amenities listed by the organizer include a guaranteed t-shirt for registrations by October 25, a finisher medal, commemorative race bib, food and drink, an aid station, free downloadable photos, and official finishers' times with age group placements. The course is described as a scenic out-and-back route through Eldorado Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
