ECAN still can't host the series of in-person 5K events we held in the past.

BUT WE CAN still COME TOGETHER TO FIGHT ESOPHAGEAL CANCER!

Our October 2023 Steps to Save Lives Virtual 5K Run, Walk or Roll will be a fun and effective way to fight Esophageal Cancer.

Even though we won’t be Running on the Same Course – we will be on the Same Track: our efforts will raise Awareness and Funding to Fuel our Quest to Reach the Day when Nobody has to Die of Esophageal Cancer!

WHO: Anyone can join – whether you are a runner, jogger, walker, or roller in a chair with wheels. When you register, you’ll have the chance to set up your own fundraising page, with your story and pictures or videos, and all of the support to make your efforts to end Esophageal Cancer effective. You can even form teams and gather your crew to join you in this fight!

You will win prizes for reaching various fundraising milestones and very cool ones for the individual and team that raise the most!

WHAT: You will run, walk, or roll in your chair to cover 5K (or 3.1 miles). Everyone who registers will receive their event t-shirt, racing bib, medal, and goody bag through the mail. We will do our best to get your swag bag to you before the start of the race.

We only guarantee your swag bag will arrive by October 22nd if you register by September 22nd.

WHERE: Any location that is convenient for YOU!

WHEN: You can cover the distance at any time between Sunday, October 22nd at 8 am EST until Sunday, October 29th at 8 am.

We will kick off this special week with our online Opening Ceremonies at 8 am on Sunday, October 22nd.

The fastest competitive men and women runners will receive medals and awards based on their age categories and overall.

We use an honor system, so you’ll enter your time through our online form any time from October 22nd – October 29th at 8 am EST. First, second and third place winners will be recognized with medals in both men’s and women’s categories based on age. The men and women who have the top three times overall will also get special awards.

The fastest runners and most successful fundraisers will be announced during our online Closing Ceremony at 7 pm on Sunday, October 29th.

HOW: By taking Steps to Save Lives! For those who may need a little boost to prepare to go the distance, ECAN has partnered with the folks at Couch to 5K to give you the support you may need. We have week-by-week guidance, an online support community, and a even a special playlist to help you reach peak condition to finish the race!

WHY: Because you want to end Esophageal Cancer! You will fuel the fight to end this devastating disease with your participation. Every dollar you raise will increase awareness about the link between acid reflux and Esophageal Cancer, promote Early Detection to Prevent Cancer before it Starts, fight for increased funding for medical research to find treatments to prevent, detect, treat, and cure Esophageal Cancer. You will also provide trustworthy, useful educational programming and support for patients and families at risk for Esophageal Cancer.

If you need some tips on how to be successful in your fundraising efforts, we've got them for you right here!

#StepstoSaveLives2023

Steps to Save Lives Virtual 5K October 2023 supporting Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN)

Steps to Save Lives Virtual 5K October 2023

Steps to Save Lives Virtual 5K October 2023 supporting Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN)