Name: RUN TO FIGHT CHILDREN'S CANCER
Start: 2026-04-12
End: 2026-04-12
Location: Mesa, Arizona

About the Event

Children's Cancer Network's Run To Fight Children's Cancer

Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Childhood cancer is both a life-threatening and life-changing diagnosis. Based on the type of cancer, treatment may last from months to years. Following treatment, two-thirds of these children will suffer long-term side effects as a result of their treatment. The average cost of a stay in a hospital for a child with cancer is a staggering $40,000 per stay and most families spend an additional $10,000 annually in non-medical costs including gas, parking, and additional childcare.

Fundraising

Although not required for event participation, the hope is that those that join the Run to Fight family through event participation and volunteering will be moved to join the fundraising efforts.

When you register, the opportunity to build a fundraising team will be presented. All funds will support the financial assistance and family centered programs and services of Children’s Cancer Network. Thank you for your support!

For assistance with fundraising or teams, contact Ben at ben.gokee@childrenscancnernetwork.org.

Races Offered

Virtual Runner/Walk

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Runner/Walk

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$40.00

10K Walker or Runner AND Cancer Hero Walk

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:15

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$40.00

10K Race

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:25

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$40.00

5K Race

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$35.00

5K Walker or Runner AND Cancer Hero Walk

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:45

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$35.00

Hero Walk/Run

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — Hero Walk/Run

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Mesa.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.3° / 30.8°

wb_sunny 10.2° / 25.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.0 /

water_drop 21.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.3° / 30.8°

wb_sunny 10.2° / 25.7°

air 11.0 km/h

water_drop 21.8%

About Mesa

Mesa, population 518,000 (2019), is in Maricopa County. It is Arizona's third-largest city, and is part of the Greater Phoenix urban complex.

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RUN TO FIGHT CHILDREN'S CANCER

About the Event

Children's Cancer Network's Run To Fight Children's Cancer

Fundraising

Although not required for event participation, the hope is that those that join the Run to Fight family through event participation and volunteering will be moved to join the fundraising efforts.

When you register, the opportunity to build a fundraising team will be presented. All funds will support the financial assistance and family centered programs and services of Children’s Cancer Network. Thank you for your support!

For assistance with fundraising or teams, contact Ben at ben.gokee@childrenscancnernetwork.org.

Races Offered

Virtual Runner/Walk

10K Walker or Runner AND Cancer Hero Walk

10K Race

5K Race

5K Walker or Runner AND Cancer Hero Walk

Hero Walk/Run

Weather Overview

About Mesa

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Pat's Run, presented by TEKsystems

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