Event Details

“Pancreatic cancer is a tough disease. There is no time or money to waste. People need change now. We need more money going to pancreatic cancer research now. We need people who are ready to rally behind others. Together with PanCAN, we can all make a difference. Every penny. Every second counts for patients.”
— Madison Marsh, Strider, Caregiver, Miss America 2024

We can’t wait to see you at PanCAN PurpleStride Arkansas/Whitney’s Race with Premier Sponsor The Gents Place, on Saturday, April 26, 2025!

This will be an amazing day where survivors, families, caregivers, friends, physicians and researchers celebrate people currently affected, honor those we’ve lost and take steps to end pancreatic cancer.

Check out the event village, grab a snack, write on the tribute wall, take pictures with your family and friends in the photo area, and be inspired during the opening ceremony before you set off on the walk.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Event Village Opens: 8:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: 9:00 AM
Walk Begins: 9:30 AM
Event Concludes: 11:00 AM

LOCATION DETAILS

Northwest Arkansas Mall - West Parking Lot (JC Penney side)
4239 N Steele Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Directions

The Event Site is in the west parking lot of Northwest Arkansas Mall (outside JC Penney). Navigate to 4239 N Steele Blvd., Fayetteville to reach the Event Site.

Parking & Public Transit

Free participant parking will be available at Northwest Arkansas Mall adjacent to the event site in the west parking lot (outside JC Penney). Survivor parking will be designated with signage.

For information about public transportation, please visit: https://www.ozark.org/

Route Map

PurpleStride is a walk event. The full route is 3.1 miles, with a 1.4-mile "short route" turnaround option. Please follow posted signage and staff/volunteer instructions at all times.

Want to get familiar with the route before the event? Check out the route map here.

Pets

We love our pets just as much as you do! However, due to safety and liability reasons, pets are not allowed at PurpleStride Arkansas/Whitney’s Race. Service animals are welcome.

Strollers and Wheelchairs

Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome at PanCAN PurpleStride Arkansas/Whitney’s Race!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registering for PurpleStride Arkansas/Whitney’s Race will give you access to the PurpleStride Dashboard. Your Dashboard allows you to track your progress toward your fundraising goal, send pre-written fundraising, team-building and thank-you messages, and connect to Facebook Fundraiser.

Registered Striders who raise or self-donate:

$50 or more will receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride/Whitney’s Race 2025 T-shirt.
$1,000 or more by June 30, 2025 will become a member of our PanCAN PurpleStride Grand Club and earn exclusive gear!

T-SHIRT INFORMATION

Registered Striders who raise or self-donate $50 or more by event day will receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride Arkansas/Whitney’s Race 2025 T-shirt, available for pick up at your event. We’ll do our best to ensure supply and preferred sizes, but T-shirts are subject to availability. We are unable to ship T-shirts after the event.

All registered pancreatic cancer survivors are eligible to receive a special survivor T-shirt with no fundraising minimum required.

INCENTIVES

PanCAN PurpleStride would not make the impact it does for those affected by pancreatic cancer without our top fundraisers and teams. To show our appreciation for your dedication, we recognize the Top 10 national and local fundraising teams, with the Top 3 local teams and Top 3 fundraisers receiving special recognition on event day!

In addition, the Champion Circle program recognizes PurpleStride teams that hit certain fundraising levels for their events ranging from customized signs to your own VIP tent on event day.

For more information, check out our Fundraising Deadlines and Incentives page

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions? We have answers! Check our FAQ page.

CONTACT US

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STAY CONNECTED

From all of us in the Arkansas Affiliate and at PanCAN/The Whitney Marsh Foundation: we appreciate your support!

Join the Arkansas Affiliate Facebook Group to connect with your local community, share ideas and get the latest updates!

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, PanCAN, PurpleStride and Wage Hope are the trademarks of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s tax identification number is #33-0841281.