Event Description
We invite patients and their friends and families throughout the state of California to be with us in-person or virtually for our 16th Annual March for Marrow at the iconic Shoreline Village, in Long Beach, CA. We will run or walk along the beautiful shore and FUNDRAISE for the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, Inc. (AAMDSIF).
AAMDSIF provides education, support, and hope for patients living with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and related bone marrow failure diseases.
Details
When
Saturday, April 26, 2025
7:00 am (5K Registration) to 11:30 am (Farewell)
Who
Any and all Californians, including patients, family, members, friends and advocates!
Doctors, nurses and researchers are also encouraged to join us — the most spirited team of medical professionals gets a prize!
Where
Together! At Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach CA 90802. If you can’t join us in Long Beach, run or walk through your neighborhood wherever you live, on your treadmill, around your local Mall, or… donate and sleep in!
What
We can’t say it often enough! Our mission is to raise awareness about rare bone marrow failure diseases and funds to support the patient & family services provided by AAMDSIF and research for better treatments and CURES!
Post your photos and selfies at https://www.facebook.com/marchformarrowla! You can help us make this historic March for Marrow California a huge success!
Schedule
7:00 am - 5K Registration & Packet Pick-Up
8:00 am - 5K Run START
8:15-9:00 am - Walk Registration & T-shirt Pick-Up
9:00 am - 5K Awards
9:00 am - Auction Opens
9:30 am - Moment of Remembrance, 2025 Champion Jillian Stewart
9:45 am - Group Photo & Walk START
10:00 am -11:00 am - Team Cheers & Photos, Recognition of Sponsors, Teams, & Volunteers, Memory Board, Face Painting & Children’s Activities
11:00 am - Silent Auction Closes
11:30 am - Close & Invitation to M4M CA on 2026 Saturday, April 25, 2026
Registration Options
Adult Walker or Runner (Age 21 and older): $35 each
Student Walker or Runner (14 to 21 enrolled in high school or college): $20 each with valid student ID
Youth Walker or Runner (6 to 13): $15 each
Children 5 and under: Free - donations accepted
Team Pricing Available
Adult Running Teams of 5 or more; $30 each; Coach or Team Organizer must download the form for Adult Team Registration and contact the Race Director.
Students Running Teams of 5 or more; $15 each; Coach or Team Organizer must download the form for Student Team Registration and contact the Race Director.
Youth Running Teams of 5 or more, $12 each; Coach or Team Organizer must download the form for Youth Team Registration and contact the Race Director.
All Student or Youth Walking Teams of 5 or more, $10 each; Coach or Team Organizer must download form for Student or Youth Team Registration and contact the Race Director.
Packet Pick-up
Packet and Bib Pick-Up is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, at Private Sneakers, 1900 Ximeno Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815. Everything will be available at Registration, Saturday, April 26th.
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Event Location
212 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802 US
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