This Week: AACR to Host Training Run Ahead of Philadelphia Marathon Weekend; Sale at Philadelphia Runner to Benefit Cancer Research
WHAT
AACR Training Run
As athletes across the region prepare for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend next month, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the title sponsor of the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, will host its weekly group run on Tuesday, October 14, for runners of all paces.
Participants include members of the AACR Runners for Research team, a diverse group of cancer survivors, advocates, researchers, and those wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one. Last year, the AACR raised more than $580,000 for cancer research with help from members of the AACR Runners for Research team.
Sale at Philadelphia Runner in Support of AACR
Philadelphia Runner, an independent and locally owned specialty running store, is also supporting runners training for Marathon Weekend. The store will offer a 10% discount to those preparing for the race. Shoppers can mention AACR at checkout to receive the discount. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the AACR Foundation to support lifesaving cancer research.
WHO
Media are welcome to attend the next AACR training run on Tuesday, October 14, and the event at Philadelphia Runner on Wednesday, October 15.
AACR spokespeople will be available at the beginning of the Tuesday training run and during the Wednesday discount event at Philadelphia Runner to discuss the impact of AACR Runners for Research and Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
WHEN AND WHERE
AACR Training Run
Tuesday, October 14, at 6:15 p.m.
In front of the Liberty Bell
Intersection of 6th and Chestnut Streets
Sale at Philadelphia Runner in Support of AACR
Wednesday, October 15, between 5 and 7 p.m.
Center City location
1711 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
CONTACT
Media interested in speaking with any AACR spokespeople can contact Kathleen Medora at [email protected] or 215-290-5408.