Cancer League of Colorado Race 4 Research
- Date Sun 17th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM MDT
- Location Denver, Colorado
- Price $43.65
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 29th Annual Cancer League of Colorado Race 4 Research on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the picturesque Washington Park in Denver! This vibrant 5K run/walk kicks off at 9 AM, inviting participants of all ages to come together for a meaningful cause. Children under 12 can join the fun for just $20. This event not only promotes community spirit but also raises vital funds for cancer research and patient support in Colorado, with a goal of $40,000 to support groundbreaking clinical trials at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Participants are encouraged to make the most of their experience by setting up fundraising pages, with rewards like a special poster on the Miracle Mile for those who raise $150 or more. These posters honor loved ones impacted by cancer, making the race even more special. Since its inception in memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin, the Race 4 Research has proudly raised over $22 million for cancer research. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of health, hope, and camaraderie!
Participants are encouraged to make the most of their experience by setting up fundraising pages, with rewards like a special poster on the Miracle Mile for those who raise $150 or more. These posters honor loved ones impacted by cancer, making the race even more special. Since its inception in memory of Michele Plachy-Rubin, the Race 4 Research has proudly raised over $22 million for cancer research. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of health, hope, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
The 29TH ANNUAL CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO RACE 4 RESEARCH 5K RUN/WALK is excited to be back to the full event you love SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025, AT WASHINGTON PARK, Denver!
RUN IN-PERSON
The race will kick off at 9am (end approximately 11am) on Sunday, August 17th. There will only be day-of-race in-person registration at Washington Park, but we prefer you register online in advance. Come early to pick up race bibs and t-shirts the morning of the race at the Registration desk. Children under the age of 12 are only $20.00, a discount will be added on checkout.
HELP US FUNDRAISE
The Race 4 Research raises money for Cancer League of Colorado [https://www.cancerleague.org/], a non-profit charitable organization that is run entirely by volunteers with no paid staff or offices. The money raised goes directly to support cancer research and clinical trials performed at the University of Colorado Cancer Center or to cancer patient support organizations in Colorado. When registering, set up your fundraising page or create or join a fundraising team and send out emails or social media posts to request donations. There is no fundraising minimum to participate in the Race 4 Research, but we rely on our participants' voluntary fundraising efforts to help us meet our donation goal of $40,000 for the race.
MIRACLE MILE
To encourage fundraising efforts, participants who raise or donate at least $150 will be eligible to have a poster in Cancer League of Colorado Miracle Mile. The Miracle Mile is a line of inspirational posters placed along the race route that honor loved ones touched by cancer. The Miracle Mile shows exactly who Cancer League of Colorado has been fighting for more than 50 years. Once a participant has reached the minimum amount required, a Race 4 Research volunteer will reach out and gather information from you to create or renew your poster. The Miracle Mile will also be featured at other Cancer League fundraising events this year, including Over the Edge, the rappelling event which will be held in downtown Denver. Race posters will need to be ordered and finalized no later than August 8th.
IN MEMORY OF MICHELE PLACHY-RUBIN
The Race 4 Research was first organized and run in 1997 by the friends and family of Michele Plachy-Rubin, a young mother and kindergarten teacher who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 1996. Michele walked the first race with her 1-year-old son but tragically lost her battle with cancer in 1998. Cancer League of Colorado has continued the race in her memory. Since 1997, the Race 4 Research has raised more than $22 million for cancer research.
RUN IN-PERSON
The race will kick off at 9am (end approximately 11am) on Sunday, August 17th. There will only be day-of-race in-person registration at Washington Park, but we prefer you register online in advance. Come early to pick up race bibs and t-shirts the morning of the race at the Registration desk. Children under the age of 12 are only $20.00, a discount will be added on checkout.
HELP US FUNDRAISE
The Race 4 Research raises money for Cancer League of Colorado [https://www.cancerleague.org/], a non-profit charitable organization that is run entirely by volunteers with no paid staff or offices. The money raised goes directly to support cancer research and clinical trials performed at the University of Colorado Cancer Center or to cancer patient support organizations in Colorado. When registering, set up your fundraising page or create or join a fundraising team and send out emails or social media posts to request donations. There is no fundraising minimum to participate in the Race 4 Research, but we rely on our participants' voluntary fundraising efforts to help us meet our donation goal of $40,000 for the race.
MIRACLE MILE
To encourage fundraising efforts, participants who raise or donate at least $150 will be eligible to have a poster in Cancer League of Colorado Miracle Mile. The Miracle Mile is a line of inspirational posters placed along the race route that honor loved ones touched by cancer. The Miracle Mile shows exactly who Cancer League of Colorado has been fighting for more than 50 years. Once a participant has reached the minimum amount required, a Race 4 Research volunteer will reach out and gather information from you to create or renew your poster. The Miracle Mile will also be featured at other Cancer League fundraising events this year, including Over the Edge, the rappelling event which will be held in downtown Denver. Race posters will need to be ordered and finalized no later than August 8th.
IN MEMORY OF MICHELE PLACHY-RUBIN
The Race 4 Research was first organized and run in 1997 by the friends and family of Michele Plachy-Rubin, a young mother and kindergarten teacher who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 1996. Michele walked the first race with her 1-year-old son but tragically lost her battle with cancer in 1998. Cancer League of Colorado has continued the race in her memory. Since 1997, the Race 4 Research has raised more than $22 million for cancer research.
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