Run for Dad
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Run for Dad : West Windsor Township, NJ
Run for Dad is an American Cancer Society community event held on September 26, 2026 to raise funds and build awareness about prostate cancer. Now in its 22nd year, the event moved from its traditional Father’s Day date to September to coincide with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The event honors the memory of an event co-founder and others who lost their lives to prostate cancer.
The event takes place at Mercer County Park Festival Grounds - West Picnic Area in West Windsor Township, NJ. It typically draws over 1,000 participants and includes activities for adults and children.
Event options include:
- 5K run
- 2 mile walk
- Virtual 5K registration
- Prostate cancer survivor registration
- Kids Run For Dad small races for young children
Published entry fees include a 5K registration and survivor registration fee structure. Medals are awarded to the top three men and top three women in each 5K age group. On the day of the event, participants are provided refreshments such as water, fruit, breakfast items, and granola bars. The event description also references regional and national prostate cancer incidence and survival information to emphasize the awareness and education purpose of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
