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.
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Virtual Events Series | Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Virtual Turkey Trot
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!
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
2025 Project Purple Pretzel Run 5k Presented By Strive2Move
July 13, 2025 | Lace up your running shoes and bring your appetite—because the Project Purple Pretzel Run 5K Presented by Strive2Move is coming back to Nomahegan Park in Cranford, NJ!
Steps For a Cure 5K in Honor of James DiGiovanna
August 17, 2025 | 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.
Sep. 1, 2025 | The race that started it all! The 2010 New Haven Road Race was Project Purple’s first official run team. Now in our 15th year, we’re back in The Elm City for the Half Marathon, 20k, and 5k.
Wizz Air Rome Half Marathon 2025
October 19, 2025 | 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.
Miami Marathon & Half Marathon 2026
January 25, 2026 | Enjoy beautiful Miami while running for a world without pancreatic cancer!
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.
March 1, 2026 | 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.
Cooper River Bridge Run 10K 2026
March 28, 2026 | 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 20, 2026 | 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 26, 2026| Sign up to run past many of London’s famous landmarks and complete one of the world’s seven major marathons, all while benefiting Project Purple!
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!
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!