Foundation for Blind Children Stride For Sight 5K
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Event overview
The Foundation for Blind Children Stride For Sight is a fundraising run/walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale, AZ. The event includes a timed 5K and a relaxed 1-mile walk. Proceeds support the Foundation for Blind Children. The event features the "Blindfold Challenge," a two-person option where one teammate is blindfolded and the other serves as a sighted guide; blindfolds and tethers are provided and each teammate must register separately. Chip timing is used for the 5K with real-time results and event photos.
Logistics and registration
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Registration has tiered fees and a "Sleep-in for Sight" option that includes a mailed race shirt. Mail-in registration is accepted through February 23, 2026. Packet pickup is available the day before at Sole Sports in Scottsdale and at the Arizona Boardwalk on race day. All participants on race day receive a custom finisher medal and a Dri-Fit tech t-shirt unless opting out for a small discount. Age-group awards for top three finishers apply to the 5K only; listed age groups begin at 10 & under and extend to 70 & over. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome; roller blades, bicycles, skateboards, and motorized devices are not allowed. The event will be held rain or shine and there are no refunds for weather. Fundraising goal for the event is $25,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.