2024 AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk

Join us on April 6, 2024

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Event Details
Where Marriott Marquis Marina Terrace
San Diego, CA
Starts 04/06/2024 @ 7:30 AM
Ends 9:30 AM
Check-in Time 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM
Registration Cutoff 04/06/2024 @ 7:00 AM
Donation Cutoff 05/20/2024 @ 12:00 AM
Campaign ID 727
Contact Ashley Fry
Phone 215-446-7150
Email Address [email protected]

Whether you're a walker or a runner, team up with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) to advance lifesaving cancer research during AACR Annual Meeting 2024.

Members of the AACR Runners for Research team participate in races around the country to support the AACR and our more than 58,000 members who lead the effort to prevent and cure cancer.

In 2024, our signature Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk will be held in San Diego, CA as cancer scientists, survivors, advocates, and others gather April 5-10 for the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 to discuss the latest developments in the fight against cancer. This 5K run/walk during Annual Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to bring together AACR members with the local San Diego community in an effort to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

We invite individuals and companies to join us for this event to unite for a cause and support healthy active lifestyles. Proceeds raised from the AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk will go toward advancing research progress for the millions affected by cancer worldwide.

Runners for Research 5K details are as followed:

  • Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7:30 a.m. (Rain or Shine!) 
  • Start/Finish: Marriott Marquis Marina Terrace at 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Registration Costs
    Cancer Survivors: FREE
    AACR Members: $40
    Annual Meeting Attendees (Nonmembers) & Visitors: $50
    California Residents: $35
    San Diego Running Club Members: $35
    AARP Members: $20
    Golden Gliders (62+): $20
    Age 17 & Under: FREE
Fundraising Incentives
  • Raise $117 to recognize AACR’s 117th Anniversary and receive a runner’s tech hat and running medal. (*)
  • Fundraisers that reach $500 get a free AACR Philadelphia Marathon Race Bib (can be regifted).
  • There will be prizes for top fundraisers, top runners, largest team, best team spirit and more!
*If you raise a minimum of $117 in honor of AACR’s 117th year, you will be entered to win a one-night stay at Sycuan Casino Resort & entered to win 2 tickets to the San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs game on April 9th!

 

Bib and t-shirt pick-up will be on Friday, April 5th from 12:00pm-6:00pm at the San Diego Convention Center in Lobby F OR at 5K location before the run begins on April 6th, 6:30am-7:00am.

* A running shirt is only guaranteed for those who register by March 22nd *

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Not a runner or a walker? Volunteer!

We will need your help in all aspects of the race. Join the AACR volunteer team!  VOLUNTEER SIGN UP