Charity Pickleball Classic 2024
Feb. 24, 2024 – Oxford, CT| Join us for an exciting day of pickleball for pancreatic cancer research & patient aid!
Get Active
Make your movement matter for a world without pancreatic cancer
At Project Purple, we believe getting active can make a meaningful impact in the fight against pancreatic cancer. We offer a variety of ways to get moving and support our mission. Whether you love to run, hike, golf, or travel, there’s a way for you to reach your fitness goals while contributing to a world without pancreatic cancer.
Join one of our distance teams for an in-person race, participate in a virtual activity, or explore our group fitness programs. No matter how you choose to get active, we’re here to help you every step of the way. So let’s lace up our sneakers, hit the trails, and make a difference together!
Experiences & Trips
Embark on a journey that combines adventure and philanthropy. Our experiences and trips allow you to explore new places and pursue a world without pancreatic cancer.
Pioneer Program
Run for Project Purple in any race, anywhere in the world, at any distance. Our Pioneer Program offers you the opportunity to make a difference at a new event while supporting our mission. Whether it’s a local 5k or a 100-mile ultramarathon, you can run with your own entry and contribute to the fight against pancreatic cancer. Join us as a pioneer and pave the way for future teams, creating lasting impact one race at a time.
Host An Event
Have a great idea for a fundraiser? Let us help you turn it into a reality! From local 5ks to lemonade stands and more, our Host an Event program provides all the tools and support you need to make your fundraiser a success.
Charity Golf Classic
Tee off for a great cause! Join our annual Charity Golf Classic as an individual, foursome, or sponsor and help us drive toward a world without pancreatic cancer.
Virtual Events
Can’t make it to an in-person event? No problem! The easiest way to get involved is by joining a virtual event to make a positive impact on your terms. We host 4 virtual events each year that you can run on your treadmill at home. Complete all 4 to receive a Virtual Series Master medal.
Push Pull
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.
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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.
Push Pull For Pancreatic Cancer – 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 | Independence Day Double Mile For Early Detection
Next Event: Independence Day Double Mile For Detection July 4-7 |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!
April 27, 2024 – Hamden, CT | This is a great 1 or 2-mile walk for the whole family to get involved in where you can walk side by side with others affected by rare diseases in Connecticut – and you can do it in support of our mission of a world without pancreatic cancer.
OC Marathon & Half Marathon 2024
May 5, 2024 | 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.
Denver Colfax Marathon Team 2024
May 18-19, 2024 | 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
2024 Life Time Chicago Half Marathons (Spring & Fall)
May 19, 2024 | Want to run a half marathon in the Windy City? Sign up for one of the 2024 Life Time Chicago Half Marathons and raise funds to battle pancreatic cancer!
4th Annual Charity Golf Classic for Pancreatic Cancer Presented By Hartford Healthcare
June 3, 2024– Norwalk, CT| Join us for an exciting day of golf for pancreatic cancer research & patient aid! We will also unveil our next Project Purple Hall of Fame Inductees.
Grandma’s Marathon & Half Marathon 2024
June 22, 2024 | Join us in Duluth, MN and run Grandma’s Marathon or the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon for a World Without Pancreatic Cancer!
July 14, 2024 | Take on the Boilermaker 15k in Utica, NY for a world without pancreatic cancer!
September 29, 2024 | Visit the iconic Berlin and join Project Purple in completing one of the six world marathon majors! Run for a cause while competing in one of the fastest marathon courses in the world!
October 6, 2024 | 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!
Twin Cities Marathon & 10 Mile Race Team 2024
October 5-6, 2024 | 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!
Project Purple in Italy – October 10th-14th 2024
Oct. 10-14, 2024 Experience the beauty of Italy over five days and immerse yourself in its culture. Learn firsthand from some of the brightest minds about the latest and greatest advancements in the fight against pancreatic cancer!
2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 13, 2024 | Complete one of the six world marathon majors in the Windy City with the Project Purple team! 2023 saw our largest team in Chicago of 130 runners and in 2024 we will once again have our largest team, come be a part of history.
2024 Detroit Marathon and Half Marathon
October 18-20, 2024 | 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 money for Project Purple!
Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2024
October 27, 2024 | Experience the trip of a lifetime as well as a flat course with beautiful scenery and super-friendly crowds – all while making your miles matter.
November 3, 2024 | Join Project Purple in the Big Apple and compete in one of the world’s six marathon majors! Complete the largest marathon in the world and help Project Purple accomplish its goal of a world without pancreatic cancer!
2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
March 16, 2025 | Join us for a half marathon in the Big Apple! This team raised over $125,000 for pancreatic cancer research and patient financial aid in 2024.
April 21, 2025 | 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 27, 2025 | Sign up to run past many of London’s famous landmarks and complete one of the world’s six major marathons, all while benefiting Project Purple!
At Project Purple, your donation makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by pancreatic cancer. By contributing, you help fund crucial research, raise awareness, and provide support services to patients and families.
Our services include financial assistance for treatment expenses, emotional support, educational events, and research grants. Not only will your donation help others, but it may also be tax-deductible.
Let’s join forces and create a positive change by giving to Project Purple. Together, we can support those battling pancreatic cancer and work towards finding a cure.