Run for the Stripes
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Run For The Stripes - Presented by TerSera, Curium and Novartis
Run For The Stripes is the 15th annual event on November 7, 2026 at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, PA. The event is offered as an in-person gathering at the zoo and as a virtual option where participants choose distance, day and place.
Distances and options include:
- 5k Run (3.1 Miles)
- 1 mile Walk, Adult
- 1 mile Walk, 12 and Under
- Virtual event, participants choose distance, day and place
Merchandise is available for purchase, including a new short sleeve t-shirt added this year, hoodies, and long sleeve t-shirts. Merchandise can be purchased at the time of registration, in the online store, or on the day of the event. Youth sizes for hoodies and long sleeve t-shirts are offered online only and will be ordered in the amounts requested. Orders placed by October 1, 2026 are guaranteed to be received before November 7, 2026. Virtual registrants will receive an event t-shirt; registrants who register after October 1 may receive their shirt after the event.
Registration opens January 30, 2026. Proceeds from the event support research into neuroendocrine NET cancers to fund better treatment options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.