> Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®
In 2008, Susan G. Komen for the Cure celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well overone 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.
Meet our Race for the Cure Series Sponsors
Why am I running? - Share your thoughts about participating in a Komen Race for the Cure
Upcoming Races - View the dates, times and locations of all upcoming races
Learn about the National Race for the Cure - The Komen National Race for the Cure takes place each year in Washington DC
Race Timeline
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 are held in 57 U.S. cities. |
1998 | First Race event outside of the U.S. 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 cross the finish line in the Komen Race for the Cure Series in a single season. |
2002 | More than 1.3 million people participate in more than 100 Races around the United States and in two foreign countries. |
2008 | Komen for the Cure to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure. |
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.
