Friends 5K Run/Walk
Benefiting the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Location: Helen F. Graham Cancer Center campus, Newark, Delaware
Description: Join us for the 4th Annual Friends 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds will support groundbreaking bench-to-bedside cancer research to speed discoveries from labs to clinical trials benefiting patients. Your support will provide vital early-stage funding to accelerate translational cancer research.
Price: $35.00 - $40.00
Time: 9:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT
Registration Opens: April 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT
Bib Pick Up and Registration: Sunday, September 28th, 2025: 7:30 am - 8:55 am at Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. Follow the signs. Start Time is 9 am.
Participant Amenities:
- Finish Line Table provided by PLATINUM DINING GROUP: water, Gatorade, bananas, oranges, nutritious snacks
- Race T-Shirts (sold out as of 9/26/25)
- Face Painting
- Photo Booth
- Cancer awareness bracelets for sale from Medella Vi (half of proceeds donated to Graham Cancer Center)
- Post-race live music by The Keepers!
Awards:
- 58 awards
- Overall Female and Male Masters (age 40+) winners
- Overall Female and Male winners
- Top 3 female and male finishers in each age group (1st, 2nd, 3rd place)
- Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Largest Team: wins an Empanada Party for 25 people (provided by Empanalgas, Cheeky Latin Soulfood)
Course Map: Click HERE to view course map! (Map is for directional purposes only.)
Parking: Participant parking in Lot T or M (highlighted in blue).
Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Laura Mackler at [email protected]
Race Contact Info: Questions? Send Message
About the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute: Founded in 2002, this volunteer organization works with clinical staff to fund programs enhancing patient care, supporting cancer research, and providing public education on cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.
