Event Description
Please join us for the first annual Cancer Champions Run/Walk! Choose between 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, or Virtual Participation options.
At Cancer Champions, we are proud to support those impacted by cancer through personalized fitness, nutrition, and mindset guidance. No matter where somebody is on their cancer journey, whether currently undergoing treatment, post-treatment, or if they are a care partner for somebody battling cancer, we will be there. Research has proven time and again that exercise, nutrition, and positive mindset can help improve quality of life for those impacted by cancer.
Proceeds from the Cancer Champions Run/Walk go to uplifting our current members as well as providing our comprehensive resources to new members seeking our support every single day.
Registration Opens May 1
Early Bird Registration will be open May 1 - June 30 (the lowest registration price available!)
Event Day:
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Packet pickup will be in-person only on the morning of the event, starting at 7:30 AM (9/14/2024)
Four Event Options:
1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual
Event Details:
Your entry to the inaugural Cancer Champions Run/Walk includes the following:
- Event t-shirt - 100% cotton - Men's/Women's/Youth sizing (option to opt-out and save $5)
- Eligibility for overall and age group awards
- Commemorative race bib and chip timing
- Post-race snacks and refreshments
- Option to create a team or individual fundraiser and chance to win amazing prizes!
All participants will be timed using disposable chip timing. Awards will be presented as follows:
- 5K and 10K: The top three finishers by gender (based on gun time) will be recognized with an award. In addition, the top three finishers by gender will be recognized with a prize in the following age divisions: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Age group placement will be determined by net time.
- One Mile: The top three finishers by gender (based on gun time) will be recognized with an overall award. There are no age group rankings for the one mile event.
Start Times:
- 8:30 a.m. - 10K
- 8:40 a.m. - 5K
- 8:50 a.m. - One Mile
Virtual Participants: We are excited to welcome everyone that cannot attend in-person, but would like to participate in the inaugural Cancer Champions Run/Walk! You can sign up as a Virtual Participant and run, walk, or roll your way to the virtual finish line any time before or on September 14th. An event T-shirt is included in your registration, unless you would prefer to opt out of receiving it. If you do want the shirt, it will be mailed to you at no additional cost. We also encourage you to create or join a fundraiser to amplify your positive impact on those battling cancer. You can create or join a fundraiser during your registration or at any point after signing up - just click the "Become a Fundraiser" link during registration or on the Race Info page.
Fundraising Details:
You can help us make an even bigger impact by becoming a fundraiser as part of your registration, with all funds raised helping support those impacted by cancer through our personalized guidance. Whether you want to fundraise as an individual or as part of a team, we are counting on your help to amplify our impact! If you plan to create or join a company fundraising team, please follow the directions under the "Become a Fundraiser" section under the "Donate" tab on the left side of this page. You can also create or join a fundraiser during the registration process. Fundraising is not required as part of your registration, but it will be rewarded with some pretty awesome prizes based on amount raised.
Fundraising rewards:
$100 raised - "I Finished For" customizable finisher's medal
$300 raised - Cancer Champions logo hat
$500 raised - VIP Fundraiser Tent access
$750 raised - Cancer Champions logo hooded sweatshirt
$1,000 raised - 3-Month membership to Cancer Champions (for you or someone of your choice!)
***For each $100 you raise, you will receive a raffle ticket usable on event day. Raffle prizes TBD***
