Tempe, AZ 2009
Saturday, April 18th, 2009

More than 20,000 runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators will participate in Pat’s Run Tempe.  This 4.2 mile run/walk celebrates the life of former ASU football star and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman.  Proceeds from the race benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation and its Leadership through Action™ initiatives.

Pat Tillman's friends and family created Pat's Run as a way to celebrate Pat's legacy while raising awareness and funds for the Pat Tillman Foundation. Perry Edinger, Pat's friend and former head trainer for Arizona State University, initiated and developed the concept of a 4.2 mile run/walk around Arizona State with a finish on the 42-yard line of Sun Devil Stadium (#42 was Pat's number while a Sun Devil). Perry wanted the event to be something physical, outdoors, and open to all saying, "With Pat's Run, people are motivated to exercise and do something positive for themselves, while honoring Pat's memory, sharing their stories and ultimately being an inspiration to others."

Date

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Times*

5:00am
 Race Day Registration Opens
6:55am Wheelchair Start
7:00am 4.2 mile Race Start
9:15am Pat's Kids Race - 0.42 mile race (non-competitive)
9:30am Awards Ceremony

 

Venue:

Sun Devil Stadium, Arizona State University Campus
219 Packard Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

 

Registration

Online registration is now closed. Walk up registration will be available at the north end of the Sun Devil Stadium on April 15th through April 17th 9am-6pm. Registration will also be available from 5:00am to 6:30am on race morning at Packard Drive and Rio Salado Drive.

 

Registration Fees
$40 race-day registration
FREE Kids Race for Kids 12 and under

All races finish on the 42 yard line of Sun Devil Stadium on the ASU Campus. This event will take place rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

 

Participant Premiums

Each registered participant and finisher will receive the following:

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick-up will be available April 15th - 17th at the Sun Devil Stadium North End, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Also available race morning, Packard Dr. at the Registration Desk, 5:00 am to 6:30am.  Packets include a technical race shirt, race bib, final instructions and goodie bag.   We are sorry, but due to the very large number of participants, we CANNOT mail packets to those participating in the race. Race t-shirts must be picked up by the time of the race.

T-Shirt Only Participants

Packets can ONLY be mailed to people who are NOT participating in the race but would like to receive a shirt.  These people MUST choose the registration option for 'Shadow Run/T-Shirt only - not participating' (this registration fee includes an $5 shipping fee).  These will be mailed out AFTER the date of the race.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top male and female in each of the following age group divisions: overall winner, 1-15, 16-25, 26-39, 40-42, 43-49, 50-59, and 60-69, 70+. Awards will also be presented to the top male and female in the following divisions: Wheelchair, Clydesdale (225 - 274 pounds, male), Super Clydesdale (275 pounds and above, male), Athena (175 pounds and above, female). Awards will be presented to teams who generate the most participants in the team divisions. The fastest team will also receive an award (minimum 5 finishers). Informal awards ceremony at 9:30am. Must be present to claim award.

Finish Line Festival

Dozens of vendors will be on-hand displaying and selling the latest in
health and fitness merchandise, food and drinks.

Parking

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Limited free parking is available in the parking lots surrounding ASU. Please review the map (link included below) to determine the most convenient lot for you. Due to race-day congestion, participants are strongly encouraged to carpool, walk, bike or use Light Rail to get to the start area.

 

Alternative Transportation
Avoid race day traffic and take the Valley METRO Light Rail to Pat’s Run. The light rail has a stop located at Veterans Way and College Avenue (1/2 mile from the race start line). Trains run every 15 minutes between 5a.m. and 11p.m. and one-way tickets are available for $1.25 at all stations. Valley METRO representatives will be at Packet Pickup to provide information on how to best utilize light rail on race day. You may also ride your bike as a great pre-race warm up. There will be a fence set up near the start line where you may lock your bike.

 

 

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