Event Details
We can’t wait to see you at PanCAN PurpleStride Tennessee, on Saturday, April 27, 2024!
We’re bringing together pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters in your community for a memorable day, and we want you there. Walk around 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 ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Event Village Opens: 8:00 AM
- Opening Ceremony: 9:00 AM
- Walk Begins: 9:30 AM
- Event Concludes: 11:30 AM
LOCATION DETAILS
Nashville Fairgrounds (Fair Park)
625 Smith Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203
Directions
Find directions to the venue here.
Parking & Public Transit
Free participant parking is available at Gate 7 off Craighead St. Lot 7 is a grass and paved parking lot located in close proximity to the event site (approximate 2-minute walk to the Event Village). Survivor/VIP parking will be designated and marked with signage.
Rideshare - Designated rideshare drop off and pick up will be available in Fair Park, at 2300 Bransford Avenue (directly NW of event site, approx. 4 minute walk). All rideshare vehicles will access the park via Bransford Ave. The Fair Park Rideshare area is separated into 3 zones: 1A, 2A, and 3A. For ease of pickup, guests will need to communicate their zone location to their respective drivers.
WEGO Bus - The closest WeGo bus stops to Fair Park is at 501 Benton Avenue, Nashville, TN. Plan your ride at the WeGO Website: https://www.wegotransit.com/
Bikes - There are bike racks positioned at various locations surrounding the park, which are available based on a first-come, first-served basis. Bikes should be secured with a lock.
Route Map
Want to get familiar with the route before the event? Check out the route map here. All routes will be family-friendly and will have options for those who wish to take a shorter, lighter stroll.
Pets
We love our pets just as much as you do! However, due to safety and liability reasons, pets are not allowed at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network events. Service animals are welcome.
Strollers and Wheelchairs
Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome at PanCAN PurpleStride!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register for free and access your PanCAN PurpleStride Dashboard today! Your Dashboard is your one-stop-shop for all your PurpleStride fundraising needs. From creating your personal fundraising page, to connecting to Facebook Fundraiser, to pre-written messages you can send your family and friends, your PurpleStride Dashboard has you covered. Register for free today and kickstart your fundraising!
Everyone who registers and raises (or makes a self–donation of):
- $50 or more will receive the official PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 T-shirt
- $1,000 or more will become a member of our PanCAN PurpleStride Grand Club and receive exclusive Grand Club gear!
Can't make it to your local PanCAN PurpleStride? Register for PurpleStride USA and participate from wherever you are, and in any way you like!
T-SHIRTS
Everyone who registers and raises or self-donates $50 or more by event day will receive the official PanCAN PurpleStride 2024 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 pancreatic cancer survivors who register for PurpleStride are eligible to receive a special survivor T-shirt with no fundraising minimum required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions? We have answers! Check out our FAQs page.
CONTACT US
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