AACR Runners for Research

Getting Started

Have you been searching for a way to raise money for cancer research, but didn’t know where to start? Are you short on time but big on motivation? The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Foundation has just the solution!

Run to Save Lives

Whether participating in a virtual race or an in-person event, when you run with the AACR Runners for Research team, you run to save lives. So, get ready to lace up those shoes and run with us.

Taking part in raising money and awareness for cancer research has never been easier:

Step 1: Visit our Events page to see our upcoming fundraising activities.
Step 2: Click on an event for details, sign-up information, and to start your own fundraising page. If there isn’t an event near you, create a Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser, and raise funds for any race, anywhere, anytime.
Step 3: Invite a friend to run and raise money with you – running is better with a buddy!
Step 4: Join the AACR Runners for Research Facebook Group and the AACR Runners for Research Strava Group to meet our community dedicated to the cause to prevent and cure cancer through awareness and funding.
Step 5: Contact the AACR runners for Research team at [email protected] if you’d like more information or to join the team!

Benefits

The advantages of joining our supportive and like-minded team of runners go beyond the feel-good benefits of supporting a charity and moving your body. AACR Runners for Research team members can earn fundraising prizes and receive team gear. You can also build your network and experience a greater sense of camaraderie among your teammates when you are running for cures.

2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

November 17-19, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Whether you’re planning to run the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, or the Rothman 8K, we invite you to join the AACR Runners for Research team! Become part of a community that puts more meaning in their miles by raising funds for lifesaving cancer research.

Sitting this year out but still want to support the team? Make a donation to support our $600,000 goal!

Run for Research at the TCS New York City Marathon

Thank you so much for everyone who applied to represent Runners for Research at the TCS New York City Marathon, we are so excited to support our runners! Registration is currently closed for the 2023 race.