Saturday, April 12, 2025
The 21st Annual Pat's Run
Pat's Run is an annual running event held in Tempe, Arizona in honor of Pat Tillman — namesake of ASU's The Pat Tillman Veterans Center. A former NFL player who left his professional football career to enlist in the United States Army after the September 11 attacks, Tillman was killed in Afghanistan in 2004 due to friendly fire.
Pat's Run has grown significantly since its inception and attracts thousands of participants each year, including military personnel, veterans, athletes, and community members, all coming together to honor Tillman's legacy and support a worthy cause.
The run consists of a 4.2-mile race, which symbolizes Tillman's jersey number when he played football for Arizona State University. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation, which provides scholarships to military veterans and their spouses.
If you can’t make it to Tempe for the race, consider running in an Honor Run near you. From Honolulu, Hawaii to Ledgewood, New Jersey, you can be part of celebrating Pat’s legacy.
Team 42 Run Club
Join us every Wednesday to prepare for Pat’s Run
Want to prepare for the race, improve your time, or run or walk with a buddy or group? Join us every Wednesday at Tempe Beach Park. All running and walking levels are welcome.
If you can’t join us in person, join us virtually on Strava! We created a group page, ASU PTVC TEAM 42. Whether you’re taking an easy walk at the park or preparing for a marathon, join our Strava community to receive updates and meet-up info. Strava is also a great way to encourage teammates, make new friends and keep each other inspired. All in-person and online students are welcome.
Haven’t signed up for Pat’s Run yet? There’s still time to register. And did you know there will be Tillman Honor Runs across the country?
For questions or to sign up, email us at ptvcadvocate@asu.edu.
Team 42 Run Club: every Wednesday at 6 or 7 p.m. (please contact us for meet-up info)
Pat’s Run: Saturday, April 12, race time 7:05 a.m.