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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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 | 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.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Auction
Nov. 20-22, 2025 | Join us this November for the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Auction. Every bid moves us closer to better treatments, stronger patient support, and ultimately, a cure.
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!
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!
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!
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 11, 2026 | Complete one of the seven 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!