Here’s the latest on Pat Tillman’s Run (Pat’s Run) and the map/reference to the course.
- Pat’s Run is a 4.2-mile race held annually in Tempe, Arizona, finishing at the 42-yard line of Sun Devil Stadium to honor Pat Tillman’s No. 42. The event draws tens of thousands of participants and is a major fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman Scholars program. Recent years have seen notable kickoff figures and continued growth in participation.[2][4][8]
- In 2026, reports indicate the race continued as a key community and philanthropic event, with the finish line tradition at the 42-yard line and a staggered start to accommodate large crowds. The course weaves through Tempe and ends at Mountain America Stadium, with the finish shown on the stadium video boards.[1][2]
- Shadow runs inspired by Pat’s Run are held in various cities and even abroad, enabling broader participation while supporting veterans initiatives tied to the Tillman Scholars program.[4][9]
If you’d like, I can pull a current map or route profile (start location, street-by-street route, elevation profile) for the latest year and provide a printable PDF or PNG image. I can also summarize upcoming event dates and registration details for Buffalo-area readers if needed.[1][2]
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Story by Sara ClemenceIn the spring of 2002, Alex Garwood went on a run with his brother-in-law and friend, Pat Tillman. The two had trained for marathons together, but on that day, words were far more important than the workout. A week earlier — eight months after Sept. 11 — Tillman had announced that he was going to walk away from a multi-million-dollar NFL contract to join the Army with his brother, Kevin.“My intent was to talk him out of it on the run,” Garwood recalls.
news.asu.eduPat’s Run is the signature fundraising event to support the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman Scholars Program. Join us April 13, 2024!
pattillmanfoundation.orgTEMPE — Arizona sports legend and service member Pat Tillman’s legacy continues to be celebrated, and for the 22nd consecutive year, Pat’s Run will return this April.
www.yardbarker.comStory by Sara ClemenceEditor's note: This story originally appeared in the fall 2024 issue of ASU Thrive magazine.In the spring of 2002, Alex Garwood went on a run with his brother-in-law and friend, Pat Tillman.
news.asu.eduTriWest Employees Honor Pat Tillman’s Service Legacy in 20th Annual Pat’s Run
www.triwest.comAmid the coronavirus pandemic, athletes continuing the annual tradition of participating in Pat's Run, a fundraiser and celebration of the life of Pat Tillman, who died 16 years ago Wednesday, had to…
www.foxnews.comIt has been nearly 19 years to date since the tragic death of former Arizona State and Cardinals football star Pat Tillman. Since then, those close to him have honored his legacy through an annual run to raise money for active-duty scholars and their spouses.
cronkitenews.azpbs.orgA total of 28,000 registered runners and wheelchair competitors came to Tempe, Ariz., Apr. 21, 2012, to compete in the 8th Annual
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