Run for Dad
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location West Windsor Township, New Jersey
- Price $30.00 - $50.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 24th annual Run for Dad on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in West Windsor Township, Mercer! This vibrant community event is a celebration of life and a powerful way to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and education. As September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, this year’s event promises to unite over 1,000 participants in a spirited 5K run and a scenic 2-mile walk, all while honoring the legacy of Frank Simms and others who have bravely battled this disease.
Families are welcome to bring their little ones to participate in the Kids Run For Dad, where every child is a winner! With nearly 1 in 7 men facing a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, this event is crucial in promoting early detection and supporting those affected. Together, we can make a difference, as nearly 100% of prostate cancer cases detected early can lead to a 5-year survival rate. Don’t miss this uplifting day filled with community spirit, awareness, and hope for a brighter future. Lace up your shoes and join us in the fight against prostate cancer!
Families are welcome to bring their little ones to participate in the Kids Run For Dad, where every child is a winner! With nearly 1 in 7 men facing a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, this event is crucial in promoting early detection and supporting those affected. Together, we can make a difference, as nearly 100% of prostate cancer cases detected early can lead to a 5-year survival rate. Don’t miss this uplifting day filled with community spirit, awareness, and hope for a brighter future. Lace up your shoes and join us in the fight against prostate cancer!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR DAD is the American Cancer Societys premier community event to raise funds and build awareness about prostate cancer. Now in its 24th year, RUN FOR DAD, is changing it's date! Usually taking place every Fathers Day, we have decided to move to September which is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Join us on September 26, 2026 as this event honors the memory of Frank Simms, event co-founder and all those who lost their battle with prostate cancer.
Over 1,000 people attend this family fun event which consists of a 5K Run and 2-mile walk. Small children are invited to take part in the Kids Run For Dad, a series of small races where they are all winners.
In 2023, approximately 228,800 men in the US were diagnosed with prostate cancer and over 27,500 died from the disease. About one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. New Jersey has the third highest incidence per capita of prostate cancer in the US. Even worse, in African American men, the incidence is roughly 60% higher than those of white or Asian men. There is good news however. The 5-year survival rate for men whose prostate cancer is detected early is nearly 100% and 93% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will live 10 years or more. Education, awareness and personal action are saving lives and finding a cure.
Over 1,000 people attend this family fun event which consists of a 5K Run and 2-mile walk. Small children are invited to take part in the Kids Run For Dad, a series of small races where they are all winners.
In 2023, approximately 228,800 men in the US were diagnosed with prostate cancer and over 27,500 died from the disease. About one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. New Jersey has the third highest incidence per capita of prostate cancer in the US. Even worse, in African American men, the incidence is roughly 60% higher than those of white or Asian men. There is good news however. The 5-year survival rate for men whose prostate cancer is detected early is nearly 100% and 93% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will live 10 years or more. Education, awareness and personal action are saving lives and finding a cure.
Races
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5K Registration Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$50.00
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2 Mile Registration Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$50.00
Registration and Day of Events start at 30am -
Virtual 5K Registration
Incl. T-Shirt
$40.00
Please submit your results by -
Prostate Cancer Survivor Registration
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$30.00
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Mercer County Park Festival Grounds - West Picnic Area, West Windsor Township, 08550, NJ, United States
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