Date and Time
April 11, 2026, is race day. Arrive early for check-in.
7:00 a.m.: Wheelchair Start
7:05 a.m.: 4.2 Mile Run/Walk Start
10:00 a.m.: .42 Kids Run Start
The Course
Pat’s Run is a 4.2-mile Run/Walk through the streets of Tempe, AZ. The course winds through the city and ends inside Mountain America Stadium, home of the ASU Sun Devils.
Training Tips
Whether you're running your first 4.2 miles or looking to improve your performance, our training resources are available. developed in partnership with Banner Health - offers expert guidance for novice and intermediate runners.
From pacing and injury prevention to strength, recovery, and race-day strategy, these fitness guides are designed to help you show up ready for Pat’s Run!
Group Registration
To create a group during registration, please go to 2026 Pat's Run and follow the instructions below:
Click Sign Up to begin the registration process > Enter in all participant information > Select Yes under the Team Section, select “Create New Team,” and follow the prompts. If prompted, you may create a Team Code.
For additional help, reference the Race Roster Knowledge Base.
Packet Mailing
Want your race gear delivered to your door?
Add an $11 Bib Mailer at checkout to have your race shirt, bib, and merchandise shipped directly to you.
Mailing begins: March 16, 2026
Registration deadline for mailer: March 1, 2026
Important: Each participant needs their own bib mailer. If you're registering multiple people in one transaction, please select the bib mailer for each individual.
Make race day even easier and have everything arrive ready to go.
Transportation
On race day, there is limited free parking in the parking garages and lots surrounding ASU. Race day traffic causes congestion in Tempe.
It’s strongly encouraged to carpool, walk, bike, or ride the Valley METRO Light Rail to reach the event site.
Packet Pickup
The packet pickup tent sits at the bottom of the northeast staircase of Mountain America Stadium. Parking is available to the west of the tent. Below are the in-person pickup days and times:
Team Packet Pickup: We will email you the date and time.
Reporting Race Times
Virtual participants can report their race times by visiting Race Roster’s Results Page and clicking on “Submit Virtual Result.” If you are not logged into your Race Roster account, you will be asked to input your Confirmation Number and Last Name. For more information on submitting virtual results, visit this link from Race Roster’s knowledge base.
For in-person participants, you can track your results using Chronotrack.
Bib Numbers and Corrals
Bib numbers will be assigned to participants in March. Once assigned, you may locate your bib number by logging into your Race Roster profile and scroll down to "22nd Annual Pat's Run, presented by TEKsystems;" look underneath your registrant info to see your Bib: ###. You can also search your name via Race Roster’s bib lookup tool.
Note: You can pick up another participant’s packet. Bring their bib number with you to packet pickup.
- Bib numbers match corral numbers based on your estimated finish time or past results.
- Wheelchair participants start at the front of the first corral. Runners or walkers with strollers line up at the back of the race.
- Corrals are one number higher than the thousands place in your bib number. If your bib number is 622, you’re in corral 1. If your bib number is 6022, you’re in corral 7.
Get help at Packet Pickup or check the bib ranges posted on race day.
