Arizona · 4.2-mile run · 0.42-mile Kids Run
Pat's Run
Pat's Run is a 4.2-mile run and 0.42-mile Kids Run event held in Tempe, Arizona. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 30,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Field size
- ~30,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Distances
- 4.2-mile run, 0.42-mile Kids Run
- Field size
- About 30,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, urban course through north Tempe finishing inside Mountain America Stadium
- Registration
- pattillmanfoundation.org
About the Pat's Run
An annual 4.2-mile run honoring fallen NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, winding through north Tempe and finishing on the 42-yard line inside Arizona State's Mountain America Stadium. It is among the most-attended running events in the state with roughly 30,000 participants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest running events in Arizona; benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation; iconic 4.2-mile distance honoring Pat Tillman's #42 jersey
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Pat's Run: common questions
- When is the Pat's Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Pat's Run held?
- In Tempe, Arizona.
- What distances does the Pat's Run offer?
- 4.2-mile run and 0.42-mile Kids Run.
- How many people run the Pat's Run?
- About 30,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Pat's Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at pattillmanfoundation.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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