Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Evansville, Indiana
- Price Free - $28.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Tulip Trot for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Garvin Park in Evansville, Vanderburgh! This uplifting event features a timed 5K run starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a 1-mile walk at 9:00 AM. As part of Parkinson's Awareness Month, the Tulip Trot not only promotes health and fitness but also raises awareness about Parkinson's disease, symbolized by the beautiful tulip, the official flower of the condition.
Participants can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with an exhibit tent opening at 7:30 AM, where you can honor loved ones affected by Parkinson's, learn about the disease, and discover local resources. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, providing a convenient way to contribute to this meaningful cause. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a commemorative t-shirt by registering by April 17, 2026. Gather your friends and family, and be part of this inspiring event that combines community spirit with important awareness efforts!
Participants can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with an exhibit tent opening at 7:30 AM, where you can honor loved ones affected by Parkinson's, learn about the disease, and discover local resources. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, providing a convenient way to contribute to this meaningful cause. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a commemorative t-shirt by registering by April 17, 2026. Gather your friends and family, and be part of this inspiring event that combines community spirit with important awareness efforts!
Organiser's Description
PDEVV Hub is hosting its 4th Annual Tulip Trot for Parkinsons Disease Awareness, on April 25, 2026, at Garvin Park 1600 N Main St. in Evansville with the timed 5k starting at 8:00AM and the 1-mile walk beginning at 9:00AM. All events will be rain or shine. We also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person.
Organized to take place in Parkinsons Awareness Month of April and named for the official flower of Parkinsons disease, the tulip. The Tulip Trot allows PDEVV Hub to provide people with Parkinsons, their family members, health care workers, and interested individuals in our tristate area with information about PD and the available local PD resources.
The exhibit tent opening at 7:30 AM where you can fill out a sticker to walk in honor or in memory of a Parkinsons friend or family member, experience what it feels like to have Parkinsons disease, or simply stop in and pick up some information about Parkinsons disease and our local resources.
Virtual participation option. Sign up and run or walk on your own and receive a t-shirt to be mailed out on Monday after the walk. ($10.40 for shipping)
Shirts will be available to those who register by April 17, 2026, otherwise the shirt will not be guaranteed.
Shirt & Bib pickup at Garvin Park
Friday, April 24, 2026, 5-7PM
Saturday, April 25, 2026, beginning at 7AM
For Virtual Participants registered by April 18, shirts will be mailed on Monday, April 27.
Awards for Top 3 Males/Females in 5K Run.
Title Sponsor: Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Plastics Foundation Inc
Gold Sponsor - Charles & Charles Elder Law Attorneys
Friend Sponsor - United Fidelity Bank
Organized to take place in Parkinsons Awareness Month of April and named for the official flower of Parkinsons disease, the tulip. The Tulip Trot allows PDEVV Hub to provide people with Parkinsons, their family members, health care workers, and interested individuals in our tristate area with information about PD and the available local PD resources.
The exhibit tent opening at 7:30 AM where you can fill out a sticker to walk in honor or in memory of a Parkinsons friend or family member, experience what it feels like to have Parkinsons disease, or simply stop in and pick up some information about Parkinsons disease and our local resources.
Virtual participation option. Sign up and run or walk on your own and receive a t-shirt to be mailed out on Monday after the walk. ($10.40 for shipping)
Shirts will be available to those who register by April 17, 2026, otherwise the shirt will not be guaranteed.
Shirt & Bib pickup at Garvin Park
Friday, April 24, 2026, 5-7PM
Saturday, April 25, 2026, beginning at 7AM
For Virtual Participants registered by April 18, shirts will be mailed on Monday, April 27.
Awards for Top 3 Males/Females in 5K Run.
Title Sponsor: Crescent-Cresline-Wabash Plastics Foundation Inc
Gold Sponsor - Charles & Charles Elder Law Attorneys
Friend Sponsor - United Fidelity Bank
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$28.00
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1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.00
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.00
Run a 5K on your own and receive a t-shirt to be mailed to you after the in-person walk. -
PD Ambassador
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
If you have Parkinson's disease and cannot or do not want to run/walk, sign up here to be a cheerleader for the walkers!
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