Top Spring 5K and 10K Runs & Walks in Tempe: Get Fit and Support Great Causes
Kickstart your New Year's fitness resolutions with these inspiring 5K and 10K runs and walks in Tempe this spring. Stay active while supporting vital organizations through events at Tempe Beach Park, Kiwanis Park, Papago Park, and more.
AIDS Walk Arizona & 5K Run – February 22, 2020 – Tempe Beach Park
Arizona's largest HIV support gathering raises awareness and funds for services. Now at Tempe Beach Park, it's family-friendly with Paws for the Cause (dog-friendly), Kids for the Cause fundraising, entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and resources. Proceeds aid Phoenix-area HIV agencies. 5K run at 5:00 p.m.; walk at 6:00 p.m.
The Hope Run Supporting Education – March 8, 2020 – Kiwanis Park
Join the 7th Annual Hope Run to support education for local and global children. UNICEF notes over 50 million kids are out of school. Features a Superhero 1-mile kids run, STEM-robotics expo, teams, and donations to U.S. nonprofits. 10K run/walk at 7:30 a.m.
Zoo Move & Groove 5K Run/Walk – March 7, 2020 – Phoenix Zoo
Dress in animal attire for this Phoenix Zoo event benefiting animals. Options: 5K walk/run, 1-mile leisure loop, or kids dash at Papago Park. Includes all-day Zoo admission, T-shirt, refreshments. Post-race festival (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) offers Bounce Boot Camp, dance party, Zoo-robics, animal yoga, and Zumba. Stroller-friendly; no pets. Starts at 7:00 a.m.
8th Annual Run For World Water – March 14, 2020 – Kiwanis Park
Run the USATF-certified, professionally timed 5K to combat water poverty in developing countries. Followed by 1K lake walk and kids' 50-yard Lollipop Run. Family fun: DJ, face painting, inflatables, snacks. T-shirts/tank tops and goodie bags while supplies last. Benefits Water For People. Starts at 8:30 a.m.
DC Wonder Woman Run – March 22, 2020 – Tempe Beach Park
Channel your inner superhero in the inaugural 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Enjoy heroic entertainment, a stunning finisher’s medal, and post-race party. Includes race kit, bib, chip timing, photos. 5K/10K at 9:00 a.m.
Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona Run, Walk and Roll 10K/5K/1 Mile – March 22, 2020 – Kiwanis Park
2nd Annual event raises awareness and funds for brain injury survivors and caregivers. Features 10K, 5K, 1-mile fun walk. Custom medal and dri-fit T-shirt for participants. Supports BIAAZ programs. Starts at 8:00 a.m.
Pat’s Run – April 18, 2020 – ASU Sun Devil Stadium
Honor Pat Tillman with a 4.2-mile run/walk (symbolizing his #42 jersey), .42-mile kids run, and Finish Line Expo. Ends at the 42-yard line. Includes shirt, collector medal, post-race party with beer and music. Supports Tillman Military Scholars. Main run at 7:05 a.m.; kids at 10:00 a.m.
Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis – April 26, 2020 – Tempe Center for the Arts
Free 5K walk fosters team building to fund CF research, care, and advocacy. Check-in at 7:00 a.m.; walk at 8:00 a.m.
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