Women's Safety Summit
Free community event · Glendale, AZ
Women's Safety Summit & Community Run/Walk
A free Saturday morning at Tortoise & Hare Sports. Start with a 1-mile walk or 2-mile run, then learn practical awareness and self-defense from a Scottsdale police officer, a tactical safety expert and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu professor.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 7:00 to 10:00 AM · 17570 N. 75th Ave #605, Glendale
Sign Up Now! See the scheduleWhat is the Women's Safety Summit?
It's a free morning event in Glendale, Arizona, hosted by Tortoise & Hare Sports on Saturday, November 7, 2026. You'll do a 1-mile walk or 2-mile run at 7:30 AM. Then from 8:30 AM, local experts cover real crime trends, situational awareness and simple self-defense moves. There are local vendors and small bites too. It's free, but you need to sign up, and space is limited to 100 people.
When
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
7:00 to about 10:00 AM
Where
Tortoise & Hare Sports
17570 N. 75th Ave #605, Glendale, AZ 85308
Cost
Free
Sign-up required · 100 spots
Why we're hosting it
We talk with runners and walkers every day, and safety comes up more than you'd think. One customer only runs with her phone in her hand. Another wants to know which trails are busy enough to go alone. Someone else had a scary moment in a parking lot and hasn't been out at dawn since.
Those conversations stayed with us. So we invited the people who handle this for a living to come teach, in a place that already feels like home for a lot of you. You'll leave with a few habits and a couple of moves you'll actually remember, and probably a new running buddy or two.
The schedule
7:00 AM
Doors open. Check in, say hi and find your people.
7:30 AM
Run or walk. Choose a 1-mile walk or a 2-mile run from the shop. Every pace is welcome.
8:15 AM
Mingle and shop. Back at the store for small bites and our local vendors.
8:30 AM
The summit begins. Four speakers on awareness, prevention and self-defense.
Around 10:00 AM
Stay a while. The vendors stay, and the Head Start Sale is on in the store.
Meet the speakers
Each speaker covers a different piece: knowing what's actually happening locally, noticing trouble early, and knowing what to do if it reaches you.
What you'll walk away with
1
A clear picture
What actually happens in our area, and where and when to be most alert.
2
Better instincts
Simple ways to scan your surroundings on a run, at the car or out with your kids.
3
A few real moves
Practical self-defense techniques you've tried with your own hands, not just watched.
What to bring
✓ Clothes and shoes you can move in
✓ A light layer for the 7 AM chill
✓ A water bottle
✓ A friend, your mom, your daughter or your running group
Good to know
Not a runner? Walk, or come at 8:15 for the talks.
Strollers are welcome on the walk.
Under 18? Come with a parent or guardian.
Park out front in the Shops at Arrowhead Gateway lot.
How to find us
We're in the Shops at Arrowhead Gateway, at 17570 N. 75th Ave #605 in Glendale, near 75th Avenue and Bell Road. Park right out front.
Questions
Is the Women's Safety Summit really free?+
Yes. The run/walk, the talks and the food are on us. Signing up just tells us how much food to order.
How do I sign up?+
Register free on Eventbrite. It takes about a minute. Register each person coming, including friends and kids, since space is limited to 100.
I'm not a runner. Can I still come?+
Absolutely. Do the 1-mile walk, or skip it and come around 8:15 for the talks. Plenty of people will do exactly that.
What time should I get there?+
Doors open at 7:00 and we head out at 7:30. If you're just coming for the talks, aim for 8:15 so you can grab a bite before we start at 8:30.
Can I bring my daughter or a friend?+
Please do, and register them too. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign the waiver and stay with them. Kids under 13 can do the walk but will sit out the hands-on self-defense part.
Is it only for women?+
We built it with women in mind, but anyone who wants to learn is welcome.
Do I have to do the self-defense part?+
No. It's hands-on for anyone who wants to try, and you're welcome to just watch.
Is there a waiver?+
Yes. You'll agree to it with a checkbox when you register. If you didn't, come 10 minutes early to sign a paper copy.
Where do I park?+
Right out front in the Shops at Arrowhead Gateway lot, at 17570 N. 75th Ave in Glendale.
What if I can't make it after I sign up?+
No problem. Cancel through Eventbrite a day or two ahead so someone else can take your spot, and so we don't order food that goes to waste.
Anything else? Call us at 623-792-7900 or email info@tortoiseandharesports.com. See what else is coming up on our events page.