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.
Half Marathons & 10-Miles
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
2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
March 15, 2026 | Join us for a half marathon in the Big Apple! This team raised over $175,000 for pancreatic cancer research and patient financial aid in 2025.
Flying Pig Marathon Weekend 2026 (Half Marathon, Relays, & Other Distances Available)
May 1-3, 2026 – 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 2026
May 2-3, 2026 | 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.
Life Time Chicago Half Marathon (Spring) 2026
May 17, 2026 | Want to run a half marathon in the Windy City? Sign up for one of the 2026 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and raise funds to battle pancreatic cancer!
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.
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!
July 12, 2026 | Take on the Boilermaker 15k in Utica, NY 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.

















