Run for Dad
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Event Overview
The Run for Dad is a community event organized by the American Cancer Society. Its primary purpose is to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer. The event is entering its 22nd year and, for the first time, will be held in September to coincide with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, having previously taken place on Father's Day.
The event honors the memory of Frank Simms, its co-founder, and others who have died from prostate cancer. Over 1,000 people typically attend.
Distances and Activities
The event offers several participation options:
- A 5k run.
- A 2-mile walk.
- A virtual 5k option.
- A dedicated registration for prostate cancer survivors.
- A Kids Run For Dad, described as a series of small races for small children.
Event Location and Details
The event will be held at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds in the West Picnic Area, located in West Windsor Township, New Jersey.
On the day of the event, bib pickup and registration open at 7:30 AM. Refreshments, including water, fruit, breakfast, and granola bars, are provided for participants. Awards are given to the top three men and top three women in each age group of the 5k run.
Cause and Background
The event highlights prostate cancer statistics, noting that in 2023, approximately 228,800 men in the US were diagnosed and over 27,500 died from the disease. It states that New Jersey has the third-highest incidence per capita of prostate cancer in the US. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
