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 | Purple Paddy’s 5k
Next Event: Purple Paddy’s Virtual 5k | 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
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.
Miami Marathon & Half Marathon 2026
January 25, 2026 | Kick off your 2026 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 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.
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.
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!
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!