Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K
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Event Overview
The Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness is an annual athletic event held in Evansville, Indiana. Organized during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, the event is named after the tulip, which serves as the official flower of Parkinson’s disease. The event takes place at Garvin Park and provides a venue for participants to learn about local resources and information related to the condition.
The event features several participation options to accommodate different preferences:
- 5K Run/Walk: A timed road race through the park area.
- 1 Mile Walk: A shorter distance option for participants.
- Virtual 5K: An option to complete the distance independently with a shirt mailed afterward.
Participation Details
Participants have access to an exhibit tent that provides educational materials about Parkinson’s disease and local resources. The venue includes a dedicated area where individuals can fill out stickers to walk in honor or in memory of friends or family members affected by the disease. Interactive displays are also available to help visitors understand the physical experience of living with Parkinson’s.
Registered participants receive a commemorative shirt and a race bib. These items are distributed at Garvin Park on the day before the event and the morning of the races. For those competing in the timed 5K Run, awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers. The event proceeds regardless of rain or sun.
Location and Infrastructure
The event is staged at 1600 N Main St in Evansville. The central hub for the race is located within Garvin Park, which serves as the site for the start, finish, and the resource exhibit tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
