Dash for Detection: Oral Cancer Awareness 5K

Join the Academy of General Dentistry in the Fight Against Oral Cancer!

Be part of a movement on Sunday, April 11th, 2025 at Denver's City Park for our 5K event dedicated to raising awareness about oral cancer.

Oral cancer can affect any area of the mouth and is influenced by risk factors such as tobacco and heavy alcohol use, as well as HPV infection. Symptoms to watch for include non-healing sores, lumps, and unusual red or white patches inside the mouth. Treatment options may involve surgery, radiation, and sometimes chemotherapy. According to the American Cancer Society, the projections for 2024 indicate approximately 58,450 new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers, leading to around 12,230 deaths.

RACE INFORMATION

Packet Pick-Up: The race will begin at 10:00 am. Bib pick-up will be from 8:40 AM - 9:40 AM, please bring a photo ID for check-in. 

Parking: Parking inside City Park is prohibited for racers, as all gates will be closed. However, you may park in the City Park lots surrounding the park, at the Zoo, or in nearby neighborhoods. It is a short walk to the start line!

Swag: The first 100 participants to sign up will be guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt and goody bag. The top runners will receive a prize. 

Raffle: All participants and volunteers will receive a raffle ticket for the post-race celebration! Stick around for the post-race fun!

Head & Neck Screening: Join the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine for a quick head & neck screening. We will have a booth set up for any participant, volunteer, or spectator to have a quick exam by a licensed professional.

ARE YOU A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER?

We will be hosting a virtual CE course about the screening process and the impacts of oral health! Stay tuned for more information!

ORAL CANCER INFORMATION & TOOL KIT

For the patient: https://agdfoundation.org/resources/oral-cancer-toolkit/i-am-a-patient/

For the dental professional: https://agdfoundation.org/resources/oral-cancer-toolkit/i-am-a-dental-professional/