Our April 2024 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 April 21st if you register by March 22nd.

WHERE: Any location that is convenient for YOU!

WHEN: You can cover the distance at any time between Sunday, April 21st at 8 am EST until Sunday, April 28th at 8 am.

We will kick off this special week with our online Opening Ceremonies at 8 am on Sunday, April 21st.

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 below any time from April 21st – April 28th 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.

SUBMIT RACE TIMES AND PHOTOS HERE

The fastest runners and most successful fundraisers will be announced during our online Closing Ceremony at 7 pm on Sunday, April 28th.

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 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!'

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Steps to Save Lives Virtual 5K April 2024 supporting Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN)

Steps to Save Lives Virtual 5K April 2024

Steps to Save Lives Virtual 5K April 2024 supporting Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN)