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When
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Where
7605 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale AZ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
72–95°F · low rain risk
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2025
68–83°F
rain
2024
78–109°F
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2023
70–102°F
dry
2022
83–103°F
dry
2021
69–79°F
dry
2020
77–100°F
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2019
69–83°F
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2018
75–103°F
dry
2017
65–90°F
dry
2016
71–91°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: September 27, 2026
- Location: 7605 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Website: Register Here
- Distances: 8K, 5K, Walk
Schedule Update
- Date Change: This event has been moved to Sunday, September 27th due to a change in the overseeding schedule at Silverado Golf Course.
- Email Notification: All registered participants were emailed on June 18th, please refer to that email for available options.
- Appreciation: Thank you for your understanding.
- Join Us: Run FORE Cancer at the beautiful Scottsdale Silverado Golf Course.
About the Event
- History: Originally a tribute run for Kathy Maxwell, who battled sarcoma cancer.
- Impact: Over $405,000 raised for cancer research and patient care in Arizona.
- Community: Encouraging participants to run in memory of loved ones lost to cancer.
- Join: Be part of a meaningful event that supports cancer research.
Event Benefits
- Proceeds: Benefits University of Arizona Cancer Center.
- Participants: Limited to 500 participants.
- Awards: Age group awards for top three male and female participants in all age groups.
- Timing: Chip timed with real-time results and photos available.
Registration Information
- Mail Registration: Complete and return the Mail-in Registration Form.
- Virtual Race: Participate from anywhere: receive a medal and t-shirt by mail.
- Fees: 8K - $50, 5K - $45, Walk - $30 on race day.
- Accessibility: Stroller, wheelchair, and wagon friendly event.
Race Day Details
- Registration Time: Begins at 6:00 AM at Silverado Golf Club.
- Parking: Limited at the golf club, overflow parking available with shuttle service.
- Course: Stays on the cart paths, starting and ending at the Club House.
- Weather Policy: Event takes place rain or shine: no refunds or transfers due to weather.
Course Maps
- 8K Course: View Map
- 5K Course: View Map
- Remembrance Walk: View Course Map
Packet Pickup
- First Opportunity: September 25th from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Road Runner Sports in Phoenix.
- Second Opportunity: September 27th starting at 6:00 AM at Silverado Golf Club.
- Location: Road Runner Sports is located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85054.
- Swag: Items not guaranteed for race day registrants.
Event Schedule
- Fri, September 25, 2026 3:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports.
- Sun, September 27, 2026 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens.
- Sun, September 27, 2026 7:00 AM - 8K Race Begins.
- Sun, September 27, 2026 7:10 AM - 5K Race Begins.
- Sun, September 27, 2026 7:20 AM - Race Day Registration Closes.
- Sun, September 27, 2026 7:25 AM - Remembrance Walk Begins.
- Sun, September 27, 2026 8:00 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx.).
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