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In 2008, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well over one million participants since 2005.

The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

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How the Race Funds are Used

A minimum of 25 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race supports the Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Programs, which fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world.

Up to 75 percent of the net income from each domestic Affiliate Race stays in the local community to fund breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects.

Race for the Cure® Milestones

1983

First Race in Dallas, Texas with 800 runners.

1986

First Race outside of Dallas held in Peoria, Illinois, the birthplace of Suzy Komen.

1990

First co-ed Race in Wichita, Kansas. First National Race for the Cure in Washington, DC.

1991

First pink ribbons distributed to recognize breast cancer survivors at the Komen New York City Race for the Cure.

1995

Race events were held in 57 U.S. cities.

1998

First Race event outside of the U.S. held in Costa Rica. The National Race for the Cure becomes and remains the largest registered 5k in the world.

2000

First international Affiliate-hosted Komen Race for the Cure® in Rome, Italy. More than a million people crossed the finish line in the Komen Race for the Cure Series in a single season.

2002

More than 1.3 million people participated in more than 100 Races around the United States and in two foreign countries.

2008

Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series®.

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1983	First Race in Dallas, Texas with 800 runners.
1986	First Race outside of Dallas held in Peoria, Illinois, the birthplace of Suzy Komen.
1990	First co-ed Race in Wichita, Kansas. First National Race for the Cure in Washington, DC.
1991	First pink ribbons distributed to recognize breast cancer survivors at the Komen New York City Race for the Cure.
1995	Race events were held in 57 U.S. cities.
1998	First Race event outside of the U.S. held in Costa Rica. The National Race for the Cure becomes and remains the largest registered 5k in the world.
2000	First international Affiliate-hosted Komen Race for the Cure® in Rome, Italy. More than a million people crossed the finish line in the Komen Race for the Cure Series in a single season.
2002	More than 1.3 million people participated in more than 100 Races around the United States and in two foreign countries.
2008	Celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series®.