Rave Races: Breast Cancer Events
Fight to finish breast cancer as you speed toward the line at these inspiring running events.
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Fight to finish breast cancer as you speed toward the line at these inspiring events.
SEE MORE PINK
Throw on your favorite rose shorts or fuchsia top and head to the Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K. With an award for pinkest outfit and royal treatment for survivors (think gifts and fresh breakfast!), this race is the perfect place for girly girls to join forces. After the finish, celebrate your accomplishment over tea and crumpets at Tea with Tracy, an adorable tearoom located nearby.
Benefits: Seymour Pink
When: October 2014
Where: Seymour, Conn.
Contact: (203) 668-3170; seymourpink.com
WARRIOR MARCH
Women of steel fight back by walking together! At Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events, participants march in honor of those fighting this disease. Take advantage of the fundraising option to collect moola in support of research and awareness. Distances vary from 3 to 5 miles, and last year about 1 million walkers raised more than $68 million!
Benefits: American Cancer Society
When: Various dates
Where: Locations nationwide
Contact: (800) 227-2345; makingstrides.acsevents.org
COLORFUL CAUSE
Make art while creating change at the Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run Color Rush. Along the course, runners get sprinkled with pink, blue, yellow and green powder paint. With a built-in fundraising option, choose to donate your race journey to support breast and ovarian cancer awareness. After tackling 3.1 miles, toast to your good work at nearby D’Vine Wine, where an expert will help you create a bottle to match your taste.
Benefits: Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program
When: October 2014
Where: Beaumont, Texas
Contact: (409) 833-3663; event.giftoflifebmt.org
JOINING FORCES
What happens when thousands of women unite for a cause? A parade of girl power! The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure features an inspiring survivor processional and ceremony to celebrate women warriors who have battled breast cancer. Don’t forget to pack your feather boas and jeweled tiaras to strut your stu at the post-race party!
Benefits: Susan G. Komen for the Cure
When: Various dates
Where: Locations nationwide
Contact: komen.org
Run With Us!
With half marathons hosted in Nashville, Tenn., Scottsdale, Ariz., St. Petersburg, Fla., and San Diego, the Women’s Running Series benefits the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit that gives 100 percent of its proceeds back to the cause. womensrunning.com