2026 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life 5 Mile Run/ 2.5 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Charleston, West Virginia
- Price $28.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the vibrant CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life event in the heart of Charleston, Kanawha! This exciting day features a 5-mile run and a 2.5-mile walk, drawing together over 400 participants to support a vital cause—colorectal cancer awareness and screening initiatives. Starting at the scenic Haddad Riverfront Park, participants will enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with music and camaraderie as they traverse the streets of Charleston, making their way back to the park for a celebratory finish.
This annual event not only promotes physical fitness but also raises crucial funds to assist those who cannot afford essential screening procedures. Colorectal cancer is the third most common and the second deadliest cancer in the United States, making our collective efforts more important than ever. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or someone looking to share your personal story related to colorectal cancer, your participation will make a difference in our community. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and meaningful impact!
This annual event not only promotes physical fitness but also raises crucial funds to assist those who cannot afford essential screening procedures. Colorectal cancer is the third most common and the second deadliest cancer in the United States, making our collective efforts more important than ever. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or someone looking to share your personal story related to colorectal cancer, your participation will make a difference in our community. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and meaningful impact!
Organiser's Description
EACH JUNE, THE CAMC FOUNDATION HOLDS THE CAMC FOUNDATION RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5-MILE RUN/2.5-MILE WALK. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND SCREENING INITIATIVES TO HELP PEOPLE WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD CRITICAL SCREENING PROCEDURES IN OUR COMMUNITY. COLORECTAL CANCER IS THE THIRD MOST COMMON CANCER, AND THE SECOND DEADLIEST IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN COMBINED IN THE UNITED STATES.
THE 5 MILE RUN AND 2.5 MILE WALK BEGINS AT HADDAD RIVERFRONT PARK, TAKES RUNNERS AND WALKERS THROUGH THE STREETS OF CHARLESTON AND RETURNS TO THE PARK TO FINISH. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 400 RUNNERS AND WALKERS COME OUT TO ENJOY A MORNING OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MUSIC ALONG THE EVENT COURSE, REFRESHMENTS AT THE FINISH LINE, AND SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE.
HAS COLORECTAL CANCER TOUCHED YOUR LIFE OR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU? WE WANT TO HELP SHARE YOUR STORY!
BY SIGNING UP, YOU CAN SHARE YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION TO COLORECTAL CANCER THROUGH OUR EVENTS PLATFORM AND RAISE FUNDS THAT STAY RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY; BENEFITING THE HEALTH OF YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND LOVED ONES.
THE 5 MILE RUN AND 2.5 MILE WALK BEGINS AT HADDAD RIVERFRONT PARK, TAKES RUNNERS AND WALKERS THROUGH THE STREETS OF CHARLESTON AND RETURNS TO THE PARK TO FINISH. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 400 RUNNERS AND WALKERS COME OUT TO ENJOY A MORNING OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MUSIC ALONG THE EVENT COURSE, REFRESHMENTS AT THE FINISH LINE, AND SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE.
HAS COLORECTAL CANCER TOUCHED YOUR LIFE OR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU? WE WANT TO HELP SHARE YOUR STORY!
BY SIGNING UP, YOU CAN SHARE YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION TO COLORECTAL CANCER THROUGH OUR EVENTS PLATFORM AND RAISE FUNDS THAT STAY RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY; BENEFITING THE HEALTH OF YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND LOVED ONES.
Races
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5 Mile Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.50
The 2026 Run for Your Life 5-Mile Run/2.5-Mile Walk raises funds and awareness for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the more treatable cancers if discovered early, but sadly it remains the second deadliest cancer in both men and women combined. By registering for this years race, youre advocating for colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. -
2.5 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.50
The 2026 Run for Your Life 5-Mile Run/2.5-Mile Walk raises funds and awareness for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the more treatable cancers if discovered early, but sadly it remains the second deadliest cancer in both men and women combined. By registering for this years race, youre advocating for colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.
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600 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, 25301, WV, United States
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