Walk the Fight & Run the Distance
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Event overview
The 20th Annual Walk the Fight & Run the Distance for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Tempe Beach Park, West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ. The event supports the community outreach and wellness programs of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. The event is managed by StartLine Racing and lists sponsors including Abbott, Acadia, Amneal, and Sorridi Therapeutics. A virtual participation option is available.
Race format, registration and event features
Distances offered:
- Block Stroll - 2 blocks
- 4K Walk - 2.8 miles
- 5K Timed Run - 3.2 miles
- Virtual Walk
Registration options include in-person and virtual categories; standard online fees shown in the event listing include $25 for walk and virtual options and $35 for the 5K in-person timed run, with higher fees listed for race day registration ($50 for the run, $40 for the walk). Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Road Runner Sports in Tempe and on event day at Tempe Beach Park. Paid registrants receive a custom event medal and a Dri-Fit tech shirt (a no-shirt option lowers the fee). The event uses chip timing with real-time results and photos and awards the top three in male and female age groups. Amenities include a resource fair, kids area, photo booth, and a poster table. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome; leashed pets are allowed. Roller blades, skateboards, and motorized devices are not permitted on the course. Team fundraising tiers include access to a private team tent at $2,000 raised and an additional team treat at $2,500. Course maps are provided and courses may change if deemed unsafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
