SUNY Canton Athletics 5K Cancer Walk and Run
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Canton, New York
- Price $16.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the SUNY Canton community for the second annual SUNY Canton Athletics 5K Cancer Walk and Run on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, in beautiful Canton, St. Lawrence. This uplifting event kicks off at noon with registration starting at 11 am, bringing together athletes, families, and supporters united in the fight against cancer. Participants can choose to walk or run the 5K course, which winds through the scenic surroundings of the SUNY Canton campus, featuring picturesque views of the Grasse River and the vibrant town.
This year's event honors those battling cancer and remembers loved ones lost, with proceeds benefiting the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center in Ogdensburg and the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. Attendees are encouraged to bring photographs of loved ones affected by cancer to display on a memory board, fostering a sense of community and remembrance. After the race, participants can enjoy a raffle basket drawing while celebrating the spirit of hope and resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day with friends and family!
This year's event honors those battling cancer and remembers loved ones lost, with proceeds benefiting the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center in Ogdensburg and the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. Attendees are encouraged to bring photographs of loved ones affected by cancer to display on a memory board, fostering a sense of community and remembrance. After the race, participants can enjoy a raffle basket drawing while celebrating the spirit of hope and resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day with friends and family!
Organiser's Description
Please join us on Sunday April 26th, 2026 as the SUNY Canton Women's Soccer and Men's Hockey programs host our second annual SUNY Canton Athletics 5K Cancer Run and Walk. Registration begins at 11 am, with the race kicking off at 12 noon. The event is held in support of those battling cancer and in remembrance of those who have lost their lives. Together, we support those fighting cancer and remember those we've lost. Proceeds from the event will be split and donated to the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center in Ogdensburg, NY and the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY.
If you're inclined to do so, please bring a picture of a loved one who has been affected by cancer to be hung and displayed on a memory board in the lobby throughout the event. Feel free to leave a message on the back of the picture as well.
Registration prior to the race and a raffle basket drawing following the race will both take place in the lobby of the Roos House in between the Terry Martin Arena and Stan Cohen Court. The race will depart from the Roos House next to the SUNY Canton Turf Field, travel down into town over the footbridges, over the Grasse River bridge, and back onto campus via the Bird St access road, finishing back at the starting line next to the Roos House and Turf Field.
If you're inclined to do so, please bring a picture of a loved one who has been affected by cancer to be hung and displayed on a memory board in the lobby throughout the event. Feel free to leave a message on the back of the picture as well.
Registration prior to the race and a raffle basket drawing following the race will both take place in the lobby of the Roos House in between the Terry Martin Arena and Stan Cohen Court. The race will depart from the Roos House next to the SUNY Canton Turf Field, travel down into town over the footbridges, over the Grasse River bridge, and back onto campus via the Bird St access road, finishing back at the starting line next to the Roos House and Turf Field.
Races
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SUNY Canton Athletics 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 26th April 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSED
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