2024 Free Spirit 5K and 1 Mile Run
Schedule
Sat May 11 2024 at 07:00 am
Location
Arizona Falls | Tempe, AZ
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Please join us for the 10th Anniversary of the Free Spirit 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event will take place at Arizona Falls and will feature 5K and 1 mile distances along the canal.Join friends and family of "Free Spirit" Malachi Patrick Kenney III (MPK III) as we walk and run together to raise money in his memory for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Mal died in August 2014 at the age of 67 after battling two different kinds of Leukemia. He was diagnosed with CLL in July 2011 and eventually Tcell Lymphoma in May 2014, which took his life only 3 short months later. As Mal's Mayo Clinic hematologist said, he was hit by lightning not once, but TWICE.
Mal was the kind of person that made an extraordinary impact on those around him. In his work life, family life, social and spiritual life - he was a phenomenal father, true friend, an amazing teacher and gave himself generously to all who knew him. Mal served as a constant reminder that man does not simply have a soul; rather, man IS a soul, and he has a body. Hence, the Free Spirit Run!
His impact still lives on in so many of us and we are honored to remember his legacy with this annual race and through charitable contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to hopefully make a difference to others who are affected by these diseases.
All Participants Receive:
Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants.
Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (Race Day participants only) in the 10K and 5K only.
Our age groups are the following:
8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend
Race Day Information
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:00am at Arizona Falls (race location).
We accept cash, check, or credit card on race day
Cost of registration on race day will be $40 for the 5K and $30 for the 1 Mile
We welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons.
No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Leashed pet friendly
Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
Race Day Parking will be located at:
G.R. Herberger Park - 5802 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix AZ 85018
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - 3641 N. 56th St, Phoenix AZ 85018
Arcadia Park - 3402 N. 56th St, Phoenix AZ 85018
Ingleside Middle School - 5402 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix AZ 85018
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Where is it happening?
Arizona Falls, Tempe, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
