Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge
- Date
- September 20–26, 2026
- Location
- 336 Harvestwood Ct, Madison, AL
- Distance
- Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge (5K) In-Person · Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge (5K) Virtual
From the Organizer
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
IN-PERSON 5K
Early Registration = $20
Open through July 31, 2026
Standard Registration = $30
August 1 through August 31, 2026
Late Registration = $40
September 1 through September 24, 2026
The in-person Pulse Walk will take place at:
Indian Creek Greenway
Creekwood Pavilion Area
Madison, Alabama
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xdsxn9K7HgKCvuB27
IMPORTANT PARKING AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION
The event staging area is located near the Indian Creek Greenway Disc Golf Course pavilion area off Slaughter Road in Madison, Alabama. Access to the pavilion requires driving through the Creekwood community entrance to reach the greenway parking area.
Detailed parking instructions, maps, and event day information will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the event.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION INCLUDES
• Official Pulse Walk T-shirt
• Event participation bib
• Access to fundraising platform
• Eligibility to compete for the Top Fundraiser Super Car Ride Experience
• Access to event sponsor giveaways and activities
T-shirt sizes available: Small through XXXL.
Processing fees charged by RunSignUp are the responsibility of the registrant.
COMMUNITY PICNIC AND GREEN SPACE
Pulse Walk is designed to be more than just a walk.
Friends, families, neighbors, and supporters are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, folding chairs, coolers, snacks, or small tailgate-style setups and gather in the pavilion green space to cheer on cancer patients, survivors, and their families throughout the event.
We want this to feel like a meaningful community gathering centered around hope, encouragement, and survivorship.
Additional sponsor activities, music, food, and family-friendly experiences may be announced as the event grows.
VIRTUAL 5K
Virtual Registration = $20
Virtual participants may add an official Pulse Walk T-shirt for an additional $20 to cover printing and shipping costs.
Virtual participants:
• Complete their 5K anytime between September 20 and September 26, 2026
• Create and share a fundraising page
• Participate from anywhere in the world
• Remain eligible to compete for the Top Fundraiser Super Car Ride Experience
If a virtual participant wins a Super Car Ride Experience, the experience must be redeemed in Huntsville, Alabama. Travel and lodging are not included.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madison, AL
Population
58,335
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge
- Date
- September 20–26, 2026
- Location
- 336 Harvestwood Ct, Madison, AL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge?
- Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge is a running race held in Madison, Alabama on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Madison, Alabama at 336 Harvestwood Ct, Madison, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pulse Walk: Penny Per Step Challenge
Sep 20, 2026