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Become a part of the movement to create a world free from pancreatic cancer in a way that resonates with you. Whether you’re a marathon runner, fitness fanatic, golf enthusiast, travel buff, or craving a unique experience, we empower you to make a difference. If you’re looking to host an event, we offer multiple opportunities for your organization to get involved.
Select your next event from our menu below, and let’s work together to raise funds for early detection, curative treatments, and financial assistance for patients. Join us in the fight against pancreatic cancer, and make a change, one step at a time.
Note: This is the page for our endurance teams and other flagship events hosted by Project Purple. If you are looking for local events hosted by members of the Project Purple community, visit our Community Events Calendar.
Any Date You Choose | Run any race in the world for our mission! Our Pioneer Program offers runners the chance to participate in races that may not have a full team presence, such as hometown 5k’s, half marathons, or marathons.
Push Pull For PC – Group Fitness
Year-round Event | Join our Push Pull program and get your gym or box involved in supporting our mission. Whether you prefer CrossFit or another type of group fitness, you can sweat for a world without pancreatic cancer.
Virtual Events Series | Independence Day Double Mile For Early Detection
Next Event: Independence Day Double Mile For Early Detection | Can’t make it to one of our in-person events or just want to participate on your own terms? Check out any of our signature virtual events and participate throughout the year from anywhere in the world!
How to Host a Pancreatic Cancer 5K or 1-Mile Walk | Steps For A Cure
Any Date You Choose | Bring the movement to your community! Lead the way by organizing a local 5K or 1-mile walk in your hometown. Whether you are honoring a loved one or rallying your neighborhood, we provide the tools and coaching you need to host a successful event that funds life-saving research and patient aid.
Cycling for a Cure: Pedal with Purpose for a World Without Pancreatic Cancer
Any Date You Choose | Join the Project Purple Cycling for a Cure team and ride anywhere in the world to fight pancreatic cancer! Whether you’re competing in an official bike race or hitting your local trails, every mile matters.
Grandma’s Marathon & Half Marathon 2026
June 19-21, 2026 | Join us in Duluth and run the 50th Grandma’s Marathon or the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon for a World Without Pancreatic Cancer!
Project Purple 3v3 Basketball Tournament
June 27th, 2026 | Join us in Woodbridge, CT, for an electrifying day of basketball, community, and impact!
Project Purple Pretzel Run 5k 2026 presented by Strive2Move
July 12, 2026 | Lace up your running shoes and bring your appetite—because the Project Purple Pretzel Run 5K is coming back to Nomahegan Park in Cranford, NJ!
July 12, 2026 | Take on the Boilermaker 15k in Utica, NY for a world without pancreatic cancer!
Steps for a Cure: Walkway Over the Hudson – In Honor of Darlene Plavchak
August 29, 2026 – Hudson, NY | Steps for a Cure: Walkway Over the Hudson brings the community together in support of Project Purple’s mission of a world without pancreatic cancer and honors the life and courageous battle of Project Purple Hall of Famer and local super-human, Darlene Plavchak.
Steps for a Cure: Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Walk
August 30, 2026 – Allentown, PA | Join the Lehigh Valley community for a 3-mile or 1.5-mile pancreatic cancer walk at the scenic Lehigh Parkway. Every step you take with Project Purple funds life-saving research and provides critical financial aid to patients in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
August 30, 2026 | The Sydney Marathon is surging in popularity and Project Purple is excited to offer the opportunity to run this beautiful race for a world without pancreatic cancer.
Sep. 7, 2026 | The race that started it all! The 2010 New Haven Road Race was Project Purple’s first official run team. Join us in The Elm City for the Half Marathon, 20k, and 5k.
September 20, 2026 |Join the Project Purple team in Copenhagen to tackle a world-class half marathon course while raising vital funds for pancreatic cancer research and patient aid.
September 27, 2026 | Visit the iconic Berlin and join Project Purple in completing one of the world marathon majors! Run for a cause while competing in one of the fastest marathon courses in the world!
Twin Cities Marathon, Half Marathon & 10 Mile Race Team 2026
October 3-4, 2026 | Join the Project Purple race team and take place in what’s referred to as “The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America”, while raising money to fight pancreatic cancer!
October 4, 2026 | Complete the SoNo Half Marathon in Project Purple’s home state to run through scenic South Norwalk and become part of the Project Purple team!
2nd Annual Bob Hendricks Memorial 5K Run/Walk
October 4, 2026 – Bedminster, NJ | Make an impact and crush your goals on a lightning-fast, USATF-certified course! Join Project for the 2nd Annual Bob Hendricks Memorial 5K to fund critical research and patient aid.
Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon 2026
October 10, 2026 | Experience Connecticut’s premier autumn race and cross the legendary finish line under the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch. Whether you tackle the marathon, half marathon, or 5K, every mile you run with Project Purple funds life-saving pancreatic cancer research and critical patient aid.
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 11, 2026 | Complete one of the eight world marathon majors in the Windy City with the Project Purple team!
Detroit Marathon and Half Marathon 2026
October 16-18, 2026 | Join Project Purple in The Motor City! Sign up to run in either the Detroit Marathon or Half Marathon and run through multiple signature Detroit features all while raising funds for Project Purple!
Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon 2026
October 18, 2026 | Experience one of the most beautiful half marathons in the entire world. Take a trip to Rome and run directly by some of Rome’s stunning landmarks, finishing right in front of the Colosseum.
Oct. 25, 2026 – Norwalk, CT | Join Project Purple’s Steps For A Cure Connecticut on Oct 25, 2026, at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. Make your miles matter and walk to fund pancreatic cancer research and patient aid.
October 25, 2026 | With its start near the Pentagon and finish at the Marine Corps War Memorial, this race is a powerful tribute to the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026
October 25, 2026 | Experience the trip of a lifetime as well as a flat course with beautiful scenery and super-friendly crowds – all while making your miles matter.
TCS New York City Marathon 2026
November 1, 2026 | Join Project Purple in the Big Apple and compete in one of the world’s biggest marathons! Complete the largest marathon in the world and help Project Purple accomplish its goal of a world without pancreatic cancer!
Philadelphia Marathon & Half Marathon 2026
November 20-22, 2026 | Run through history in the City of Brotherly Love and finish strong at the iconic Rocky Steps. Join Project Purple for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend and make a life-saving impact in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Miami Marathon & Half Marathon 2027
January 2027 | Kick off your 2027 race season in the Magic City! Run past the palm trees and turquoise waters of South Beach as part of the Project Purple team. Every mile you clock in Miami helps fund life-saving research and patient aid programs.
March 7, 2027 | Experience one of the world’s most thrilling and prestigious races while making a difference in the fight against pancreatic cancer. The Tokyo Marathon is an unforgettable race through the heart of one of the most dynamic cities on the planet.
United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2027
March 14, 2027 | Race through the heart of the Big Apple from Brooklyn to Central Park in the United Airlines NYC Half! Join Project Purple for this premier spring event and run through an empty Times Square while raising vital funds for pancreatic cancer research and patient aid.
Cooper River Bridge Run 10K 2027
April 3, 2027 | Conquer the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in the Cooper River Bridge Run 10K with Project Purple. Cross the finish line in historic Charleston while fighting to end pancreatic cancer!
April 19, 2027 | Take on the world’s oldest and perhaps most famous annual marathon with the Project Purple team and make your miles matter for a world without pancreatic cancer.
April 25, 2027| Sign up to run past many of London’s famous landmarks and complete one of the world major marathons, all while benefiting Project Purple!
Flying Pig Marathon Weekend 2027 (Half Marathon, Relays, & Other Distances Available)
April 30 – May 2, 2027 – Cincinnati, Ohio | Join Project Purple for an energetic, community-driven running weekend in the Queen City featuring a range of races to suit every athlete, all while raising funds to fight pancreatic cancer!
OC Marathon & Half Marathon 2027
May 1-2, 2027 | There aren’t many other races that offer a Boston Qualifying opportunity, harbor views, and palm trees – and now you can enjoy it while making a difference in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2027
May 22-23, 2027 | Make history at Africa’s first Abbott World Marathon Major! Join Project Purple in Cape Town to earn your next star and tackle this breathtaking course for a world without pancreatic cancer.
7th Annual Charity Golf Classic for Pancreatic Cancer
June 14, 2027 – New Canaan, CT | Join us for an exciting day of golf for pancreatic cancer research & patient aid! We will also unveil our next Project Purple Hall of Fame Inductees.
At Project Purple, your donation makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by pancreatic cancer. By contributing, you help fund crucial research, raise awareness, and provide support services to patients and families.
Our services include financial assistance for treatment expenses, emotional support, educational events, and research grants. Not only will your donation help others, but it may also be tax-deductible.
Let’s join forces and create a positive change by giving to Project Purple. Together, we can support those battling pancreatic cancer and work towards finding a cure.
