Run for Dad

  • Date Thu 3rd September 2026 - Sat 3rd October 2026
  • Location West Windsor Township, New Jersey
  • Price $5.00 - $50.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Run for Dad event taking place in West Windsor Township, Mercer, from September 3rd to October 3rd, 2026! This year marks the 24th anniversary of this premier community race, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer. Although the in-person event has been canceled due to inclement weather, participants can still engage in the excitement by completing their own race virtually anytime before October 4th.

Whether you choose to run the 5K or the 2-mile event, or even participate in the Kids Fun Run, each step you take contributes to a vital cause. Check-in and bib pick-up will start at 7:30 AM, with the main races kicking off at 8:30 AM and the Kids Fun Run around 9:30 AM. This event not only honors the memory of co-founder Frank Simms but also aims to combat the staggering statistics surrounding prostate cancer, which affects one in seven men in the U.S. Your participation helps spread awareness and supports the fight against this disease. Letโ€™s come together to make a difference and celebrate the strength of our community!

Organiser's Description

_DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE ARE CANCELING AN IN-PERSON EVENT. SHIRTS WILL BE MAILED OUT AND WE HAVE OPENED A VIRTUAL RESULTS PAGE. FEEL FREE TO DO YOUR OWN RACE ANYTIME BEFORE OCTOBER 4, ENTER YOUR SCORES, AND TOP FINISHERS WILL RECIEVE MEDALS IN THE MAIL_

You can go to the results page on our website, and enter at the top your score!





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 making it's annual return. 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.

Check In/Bib Pick Up begins at 7:30am
5k/2m events begin at 8:30

_Kids Fun Run begins APPROX 9:30am _



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

  • 5K Registration Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $50.00

    CLOSED
  • 2 Mile Registration Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $50.00

    CLOSED
    Registration and Day of Events start at 30am
  • Prostate Cancer Survivor Registration

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $30.00

    CLOSED
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $5.00

    CLOSED

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Location

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds - West Picnic Area, West Windsor Township, 08550, NJ, United States

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