Description
Thank you for a wonderful Virtual Race! This was one of our best years yet! Donations are still open and can be made HERE.
The 2022 Race To Beat Cancer will be a VIRTUAL RACE ONLY to reorganize and ensure we raise as much money as possible for cancer research. You'll have the opportunity to run or walk your 1-mile, 5k, or 10k distance - or bike 25 miles - on any day, at any time, and from anywhere from October 10 - October 22, 2022. Then be sure to join us for our Race Celebration Day on Saturday, October 22 at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC! There you will enjoy a wonderful breakfast, have an opportunity to win some great prizes. You will also be able to hear and meet the incredible patients and staff who will inspire you with their stories and education on the latest treatments that are saving lives locally and around the globe.
Race proceeds will support cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. With more than 100 clinical trials open at any given time, patients at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital have access to world-class, innovative and groundbreaking care provided by teams of specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology in a state-of-the-art facility.
Now more than ever, we need your support for our most vulnerable patients fighting cancer amid COVID-19. Please join us in raising funds for this incredible institution.
Registration
Online registration for the 2022 Virtual Race to Beat Cancer is now open. Please see the Event Info tab for registration categories and pricing, along with information on how to run a virtual race.
NOTE: Kids ages 1-3 are FREE, and kids ages 4-17 are $10 for ALL races. Discount will be applied at checkout.
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Virtual Race Information
Since this is a virtual race, YOU DECIDE your course and distance. There are a lot of apps to help you track your walk/run/bike ride. For example, MapMyRun is a great app to that you can use to track your individual progress or join a group. Whatever you choose, have fun and know that improving your health is also helping raise critical funds for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital who translate discoveries into new cancer therapies.
Please share your stories and pictures with us at info@racetobeatcancer5k.com to share with others on Facebook and Instagram.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Become a Sponsor!
We need businesses and individuals like you to help Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital continue its lifesaving mission to use the strength of its interdisciplinary approach in caring for patients. Join Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC in the fight to #BeatCancer by becoming a sponsor today!
For additional information regarding sponsorships opportunities, please contact: Dorothy Jean Abernathy at (202) 537-4149 or DorothyJAbernathy@jhmi.edu.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
How to Run a Virtual Race
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Register for the Race and begin fundraising! On the first page, you can choose whether you would like to join or create a team. If you create a team, you will receive a link to your Team Page to invite others to join you.
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Print the Virtual race bib to attach to your clothing. Follow these instructions to get you to your printable race bib.
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From October 10 to October 22, pick a safe place to run or walk 10K, 5K or 1 Mile - or bike 25 miles - on your own wearing your printed race bib.
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Use MapMyRun, Strava or any other free app or your GPS watch to help you map a course or time your run. A treadmill or stationary bike works too!
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Take some photos and celebrate your run! Tag @racetobeatcancer on Instagram and Facebook and use the hashtag #MyRace2BeatCancer so we can share your accomplishments!
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During Race Week, visit your Run Sign Up registration website to enter your best Race Results. (We'll also email you a link.) Results must be entered by October 21, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. The top performer for each category (1-mile, 5k, 10k, biking) will be announced live on social media and at the in-person celebration at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC on October 22.
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Stay tuned for more information on our Race Day Celebration to be held Saturday, October 22!
Make an Impact to #BeatCancer with Us!
We need businesses and individuals like you to help Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital continue its lifesaving mission to use the strength of its interdisciplinary approach in caring for patients.
Join Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC in the fight to #BeatCancer by becoming a sponsor today!
For additional information regarding sponsorships opportunities and how you can partner on the Race To Beat Cancer with us, please contact:
Dorothy Jean Abernathy at (202) 537-4149 or DorothyJAbernathy@jhmi.edu.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
