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.
5Ks &10Ks
more
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.
Denver Colfax Marathon Team 2025
May 17-18, 2025 | Join us at the Colfax Marathon in Denver, Colorado. You can choose from the 5k, 10-miler, half marathon, full marathon and 5-person marathon relay. Help us BEAT pancreatic cancer at the Colfax Marathon
Steps For a Cure 5K in Honor of James DiGiovanna 2026
May 31, 2026 | Join us at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, NY to run or walk while raising funds and awareness of pancreatic cancer on Long Island. This event honors local hero James DiGiovanna Sr.
UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026
June 6, 2026 – Simsbury, CT | Run through the heart of the scenic Farmington Valley in one of New England’s most beautiful summer races. Whether you’re tackling the half marathon, 10K, or 5K, every mile you clock helps fund life-saving research and critical patient aid in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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!
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!