Stride for Sight
From Foundation for Blind Children
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Scottsdale, Maricopa
- Price $35.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Stride for Sight event, hosted by the Foundation for Blind Children! On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Scottsdale, Maricopa will come alive with energy and excitement as runners of all ages and abilities join together for a fun-filled day of competition and camaraderie.
This unique event features a timed 5K race and a casual 1-mile walk, providing something for everyone. One of the most thrilling aspects is “The Blindfold Challenge,” where you can experience the race in a whole new way by competing blindfolded alongside a sighted guide. Gather a friend and create a two-person team to navigate the course together, swapping roles as you take on this extraordinary challenge. With blindfolds and tethers provided, you’ll discover the true meaning of teamwork and support while raising funds for vital programs at the Foundation for Blind Children. Don’t miss out on this inspiring opportunity to make a difference while having a blast!
This unique event features a timed 5K race and a casual 1-mile walk, providing something for everyone. One of the most thrilling aspects is “The Blindfold Challenge,” where you can experience the race in a whole new way by competing blindfolded alongside a sighted guide. Gather a friend and create a two-person team to navigate the course together, swapping roles as you take on this extraordinary challenge. With blindfolds and tethers provided, you’ll discover the true meaning of teamwork and support while raising funds for vital programs at the Foundation for Blind Children. Don’t miss out on this inspiring opportunity to make a difference while having a blast!
Organiser's Description
Stride for Sight 5K is a unique event for all ages and abilities,
with blind and sighted runners competing together.
The event will help fund the comprehensive programs
at the Foundation for Blind Children.
This event will feature a timed 5K and a relaxed 1-mile walk held
in Scottsdale, with a unique twist known as “The Blindfold
Challenge” where you can compete blindfolded with a team
member of your choosing as a sighted guide.
Blindfold Challenge: For those looking for adventure, the Blindfold Challenge is an opportunity to compete in the 5k run blindfolded with a sighted guide. Running blindfolded takes competition to a whole new level and is sure to be a life changing experience! Create a 2-person team and compete blindfolded using one another as a sighted guide. Run the entire route blindfolded or run it as the sighted guide, or trade roles halfway through to get a taste of the challenges for each position. Each Teammate must register separately. Blindfolds and tethers will be provided.
with blind and sighted runners competing together.
The event will help fund the comprehensive programs
at the Foundation for Blind Children.
This event will feature a timed 5K and a relaxed 1-mile walk held
in Scottsdale, with a unique twist known as “The Blindfold
Challenge” where you can compete blindfolded with a team
member of your choosing as a sighted guide.
Blindfold Challenge: For those looking for adventure, the Blindfold Challenge is an opportunity to compete in the 5k run blindfolded with a sighted guide. Running blindfolded takes competition to a whole new level and is sure to be a life changing experience! Create a 2-person team and compete blindfolded using one another as a sighted guide. Run the entire route blindfolded or run it as the sighted guide, or trade roles halfway through to get a taste of the challenges for each position. Each Teammate must register separately. Blindfolds and tethers will be provided.
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Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2734, United States
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