Walk of Courage
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AZ Walk of Courage
The 8th Annual AZ Walk of Courage takes place on March 13, 2027 at Rio Vista Park in Peoria, Arizona. The event benefits Changed by Fire and other local organizations and seeks to advocate for burn survivors while building a community of inclusion, support and healing.
Distances offered include:
- 10K Run/Walk
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Virtual Run
The course uses the New River Trail System and is entirely on asphalt and concrete, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park. The trail remains open to other users during the event. Packet pick-up is available on Friday, March 12 at Tortoise and Hare Sports in Glendale, and there is also race day packet pick-up. Mail-in registration is accepted through March 8, 2027.
Participants receive a custom event finisher's medal and a custom dri-fit tech t-shirt; selecting the no shirt option reduces the fee by five dollars. The event is chip timed with real time results and photos. Male and female age group awards are given to the top three in each age group for the 10K and 5K for race day participants only; age groups run from 8 and under through 80 and over.
The event is rain or shine with no refunds for weather. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are welcome. Roller blades, skates, skateboards and motorized devices are not allowed. Leashed pets are permitted and there is no bag check. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
