Run Against Breast Cancer NYC

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Past event
7:30 AM EDT
New York
$38.10–$45.52 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Join the fight against breast cancer at the Run Against Breast Cancer NYC on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the vibrant city of New York! This inspiring event invites participants of all ages and abilities to take on a challenge with options of a 5K, 10K, or a 21K half marathon. Whether you choose to run or walk, you’ll be part of a meaningful cause, as a portion of the proceeds, along with 100% of the fundraising efforts, will benefit the American Cancer Society, the oldest and largest cancer organization in the United States.

Don't miss out on the chance to earn your special commemorative pin or ribbon as a token of your participation! With a limit of just 15 participants per wave, this intimate run promises a stress-free environment where you can focus on your goals without the pressure of timing chips. Enjoy a premium running shirt, a finisher's medal, and access to a vibrant virtual community of runners. So lace up your shoes and be part of this incredible event that not only promotes health and wellness but also stands together against cancer! Register now—waves are expected to sell out quickly!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $38.10

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $42.34

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  • 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $45.52

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  • 5k/10k/13.1 Virtual Run Registration

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Running Shirt

    7:30 AM EDT

    $42.34

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Organiser's description

STAND TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER BY TAKING PART IN A 5K, 10K, OR 21K HALF MARATHON. AFTER THE RUN, GET A SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PIN OR RIBBON TO KEEP!
A PORTION OF RUN PROCEEDS + 100% OF THE FUNDRAISING WILL GO TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CANCER ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAIT LIST.

THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS JUST A PURE RUN.

TIMING:

THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!

- NO TIMING CHIPS.

- TIMING (OPTIONAL): OUR COORDINATORS CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TIME USING BIB NUMBERS GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY! (JUST LET US KNOW)

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT

- FINISHER'S MEDAL! (EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN)

- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS)

-RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COARSE MAPS

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!

WAVE TIMES: (EMAIL US YOUR DESIRED WAVE TIME: [email protected])
(WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS)
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:00AM

*LATE RUNNERS CAN RUN UPON ARRIVAL (PLEASE NOTE OUR COORDINATORS STAY UNTIL 3 HOURS AFTER THE FIRST WAVE)

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WE WANT TO DONATE! AROUND THE WORLD RUN:

WHEN YOU REGISTER TO RUN, WE WILL GIFT A REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION THEMSELVES. THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE COOL RUNNING SWAG!

WE PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS WHO WORK WITH AT RISK YOUTH, ORPHANS, AND THOSE MARGINALIZED TO GIVE THEM A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.

Location

Hudson River Trail, New York City, 10001, NY, United States

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