Walk the Fight & Run the Distance for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center

Tempe, AZ


Welcome Back

Jan. 20, 2024 marks the 18th Annual Walk the Fight & Run the Distance supporting the community outreach and wellness programs offered through the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. You may notice some subtle changes this year as our presenting organization, the Parkinson Network of Arizona has formally dissolved and the Barrow Neurological Foundation is now the presenting organization.

On behalf of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center we would like to thank the Parkinson Network of Arizona board and all of the supporters of the walk/run, golf tournaments, and jazz festivals who have helped to raise a little over $850,000 during the last 17 years in support of our outreach programs. THANK YOU!

The event will offer a two-block fun walk, a 4K (2.8-mile) walk, and a 5K (3.2-mile) timed run. In addition, there will be a resource fair showcasing vendors important to aging and Parkinson's disease communities. Come a little early so you have time to visit the resource fair, take a picture at the photo booth, and make a team/family poster.



What You Get

  • Custom Event Medal for paid registrants

  • Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt.

  • Age Group Awards for the 5K Timed Run Event for Top Three in all Age Groups (excluding Virtual Runners) for the following:

    • 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

  • Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos provided by StartLine Racing on their Website

  • Course set/marked by StartLine Racing to maximize your experience!!

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Race Day Information

  • Race Day Check In and Registration will be available beginning at 7:00am at Tempe Beach Park

    • We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day.  Race day prices are:

      • 5K Run - $50

      • 4K Walk & 1 Block Stroll - $40

    • All shirts sizes may not be available on race day (please register online before race day to guarantee your shirt size choice).

  • Wheelchair, stroller, and leashed pet friendly event.

    • All wheelchairs, stollers, and leashed pets must start at the back of the start line coral.

      • All participants are chipped time, so your time will not be affected by starting at the back of the coral.  Your  time will not start until you cross the start line.

  • The course will take you along the dedicated running trails at Tempe Town Lake (all asphalt and concrete), starting and ending at Tempe Beach Park.  Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

  • Due to the common start/finish line there will be no bag check for this event.

Event Schedule

  • January 19 3:00PM -  Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports Tempe from 3:00 - 6:00pm

  • January 20 7:00AM -  Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up Open at Tempe Beach Park

  • January 20 8:00AM -  5K Run Begins

  • January 20 8:30AM -  Resource Fair & Children's Activities Open

  • January 20 8:45AM -  Walk Welcome & Pet Parade & Contest

  • January 20 8:50AM - 5K Run Award Ceremony Begins (approx)

  • January 20 9:00AM -  Interactive Stretching / Dance Segment Begins5K Run Award Ceremony Begins (approx)

  • January 20 9:30AM - 4K Walk Begins

  • January 20 10:00AM - 1 Block FUN Walk Begins

  • January 20 12:00PM - Walk Awards (approx)

When & Where

Jan 20, 2024

Saturday

8:00 AM

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Tempe, AZ

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