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JOIN THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH (AACR) RUNNERS FOR RESEARCH TEAM AND MAKE YOUR MILES MEAN MORE!

Whether you’re planning to run the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, or the Rothman 8K, Make Your Miles Mean More by joining the AACR Runners for Research team!

The AACR is on the front lines of the quest for new and innovative ways to understand, prevent, and cure cancer, bringing together the greatest minds in cancer science to defeat cancer.

This year, the AACR is setting a goal to raise $600,000. These funds will directly support the AACR’s mission to prevent and cure cancer through: Research, Education, Communication, Collaboration, Science Policy and Advocacy, and Funding for Cancer Research. 

The AACR invites you to join us in imagining a world without cancer and, more importantly, we invite you to join us in making it happen.

Already registered? Follow the instructions on the right to convert your registration to the AACR Runners for Research team!

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

With a minimum fundraising pledge of $250, your efforts will support critical lifesaving cancer research, as 88 cents of every dollar raised directly supports the groundbreaking work of the AACR. Learn about how to join us in the race against cancer and our amazing team benefits below.

AACR Runners for Research 2023 Team Benefits

Tier 1 - $250 raised

      • Access to Heated and Catered AACR VIP Tent on Race Days
      • Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
      • Clear Drawstring Backpack
      • Enamel AACR Runners for Research Pin

Tier 2 - $500 raised

      • All Tier 1 Benefits
      • Hat

Tier 3 - $1000 raised

      • All Tier 1-2 Benefits
      • Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

Tier 4 - $2500 raised

      • All Tier 1-3 Benefits
      • 1/4 Zip Long Sleeve Shirt
      • Marathon Reimbursement
      • Free Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Bib

Tier 5 - $5000 raised

      • All Tier 1-4 Benefits
      • Personalized Backpack

Tier 6 - $25,000 raised

      • All Tier 1-5 Benefits
      • Personalized Bomber Jacket

JOIN OUR TEAM DURING REGISTRATION

Click on the AACR Runners for Research button below to register for the distance of your choice. Be sure to select the AACR Runners for Research registration category, followed by your preferred race. As you complete the registration form, you will have the opportunity to create and customize your fundraising page, as well as create/join a team.

Be sure to customize your fundraising page and share your WHY!

NOT PARTICIPATING BUT WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? DONATE!

Click HERE to make a donation to support lifesaving cancer research!

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