The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5k

Saturday, March 13, 2027

10:30 AM EST

Toronto, Ohio

$22.45 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K on Saturday, March 13, 2027, in beautiful Toronto, Jefferson! This vibrant event, held during St. Patrick's Day weekend, promises to be one of the flattest, fastest, and most fun races of the year. Participants will enjoy a scenic route along the picturesque Ohio River, all while supporting a noble cause—proceeds from the event go directly to families currently undergoing cancer treatment.

This USATF-certified and professionally timed race offers awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as medals for the top three in each age group, which ranges from 1-12 to 70 and up. Plus, every participant aged 12 and under will receive a medal! Don’t forget to register by February 21, 2027, to secure your commemorative event T-shirt. With live music, food, and a festive atmosphere, it's the perfect way to celebrate the 17th anniversary of this heartwarming event. Gather your friends, don your green attire, and help us make a difference in the Ohio Valley community!

Races

The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5k Run

Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt or Hoodie!

Please register as a runner if you plan on running at any time at all during the 5K. Walkers that jog occasionally are runners too! Family friendly pricing only $15 for children 12 & under!

10:30 AM EST

$22.45

Register
The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5k Walk

Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt or Pocket Hoodie!

Please only register as a walker if you agree to not jog or run at all until after you cross the finish line. If you jog or run at any time during the race, YOU'RE A RUNNER! Family friendly pricing only $15 for children 12 & under!

10:31 AM EST

$22.45

Register

Organiser's description

THE PAT CAMPBELL FIGHTING CANCER 5K is always held during ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND. It is one of the first, flattest, fastest, funnest, faith-filled, and greenest race/walk events of the year, and all proceeds go to families currently undergoing cancer treatment! Running along the scenic Ohio River, this event is USATF-certified and professionally timed.

AWARDS

Top 3 Overall (M/F) and Top 3 (M/F) in each Age Group receive a special one-of-a-kind medal!

female sign Age Groups are 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & up. No double medals rule applies.

male sign Every participant 12 & under receives a medal!

!! T-SHIRT DEADLINE !! - (2026 T-Shirt pic below.) Please register by EOD on February 21st, 2027 to guarantee your T-shirt commemorating the event and recognizing our community sponsors.

shamrock Featuring a live National Anthem, color guard, an Irish Blessings raffle, food, music, prayer and more! So wear your kilts and don your green outfits to help us celebrate our 17th Anniversary!

red heartred heartred heartOur goal is to help honor all those who are battling and have survived this terrible disease and to raise money to help benefit cancer patients and their families throughout the Ohio Valley. This event is the primary fundraiser for THE OHIO VALLEY FIGHTING CANCER FUND, a registered 501(c)3 charity. Apply for financial assistance anytime on our website WWW.FIGHTINGCANCER5K.COM https://www.fightingcancer5k.com !!

This is the first race of four Toronto, Ohio 5K's needed to complete the GEM CITY QUADFECTA CHALLENGE! Find out more on Facebook!