Walk the Fight & Run the Distance
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Event details
The 20th Annual Walk the Fight & Run the Distance benefits the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Tempe Beach Park, West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, USA. Distances offered include:
- 2 Blocks Fun Walk
- 4K Walk (2.8 miles)
- 5K Timed Run (3.2 miles)
The event program includes a resource fair, a kids area, a photo booth, and a poster table for participants to carry signs during the walk or run. Team fundraising incentives include access to a private team tent for teams that raise $2,000 or more and an additional team treat at $2,500 raised.
Registration, logistics and race services
Registration options include in-person and virtual participation. Early-bird and standard pricing tiers are listed for each event. Race day registration fees are higher, with specified run and walk day prices. Packet pickup is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in Tempe and on the event day at Tempe Beach Park. Paid registrants receive a custom event medal and a Dri-Fit tech T-shirt with a $5 discount option for no shirt. The 5K run is chip timed with real-time results and event photos. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome; leashed pets are permitted. Roller blades, skates, skateboards, and motorized devices are not allowed on the courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
