AACR Runners for Research
Join The American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) Runners For Research Team & Make Your Miles Mean More!
Whether you’re planning to run the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, or the Rothman 8K, Make Your Miles Mean More by joining the AACR Runners for Research team!
The AACR is on the front lines of the quest for new and innovative ways to understand, prevent, and cure cancer, bringing together the greatest minds in cancer science to defeat cancer.
This year, the AACR is setting a goal to raise $600,000. These funds will directly support the AACR’s mission to prevent and cure cancer through: Research, Education, Communication, Collaboration, Science Policy and Advocacy, and Funding for Cancer Research.
The AACR invites you to join us in imagining a world without cancer and, more importantly, we invite you to join us in making it happen.
Why Join Our Team
With a minimum fundraising pledge of $350, your efforts will support critical lifesaving cancer research, as 88 cents of every dollar raised directly supports the groundbreaking work of the AACR. Learn about how to join us in the race against cancer and our amazing team benefits below.
AACR Runners for Research 2025 Team Benefits
Listed below is our fundraising incentive program for athletes who have secured their own race bib. Fundraising is optional for these individuals.
Tier 1 – $350 raised
- AACR Runners for Research short sleeve shirt and clear drawstring bag
- AACR VIP Tent on Race Days (heated, catered, private bathrooms, changing pods, bag check).
*Note: Access to the tent is by invitation only. RSVP is required. An invitation link will be sent to you via email after you reach the $350 fundraising milestone. Space is limited and will be available until capacity is reached.
Tier 2 – $750 raised
- Tier 1 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research hat
Tier 3 – $1000 raised
- Tier 1-2 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research long sleeve tech shirt
Tier 4 – $2500 raised
- Tier 1-3 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research raincoat
- Complimentary IBX Broad Street Run bib
Tier 5 – $5000 raised
- Tier 1-4 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research backpack
Tier 6 – $5000+ raised
- All Tier 1-4 Benefits
- AACR Runners for Research backpack
- Research Lab Tour: For the top three AACR fundraisers as of November 21 at 3 p.m., we’re offering the chance to tour an actual cancer research lab at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and interact with the researchers. The head of the lab, Dr. Gregory Beatty, is an AACR member and grantee. The money that you raise during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend goes to support researchers like Dr. Beatty and AACR’s 58,000 members worldwide. The tour will take place on December 4. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions about this.
AACR Runners for Research 2025 Team Benefits
Listed below is our fundraising incentive program for athletes who have secured their race bib through AACR. Fundraising is required for these individuals. Additional info can be found here.*
Tier 1 – $500 raised (8K Fundraising Minimum)
- AACR Runners for Research short sleeve tech shirt
- Clear drawstring backpack
Tier 2 – $750 raised (Full and Half Marathon Fundraising Minimum)
- Tier 1 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research hat
Tier 3 – $1000 raised
- Tier 1-2 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research long sleeve tech shirt
- Access to AACR VIP Tent on Race Days (heated, catered, private bathrooms, changing pods, bag check).
*Note: Access to the tent is by invitation only. RSVP is required. An invitation link will be sent to you via email after you reach the $1,000 fundraising milestone. Space is limited and will be available until capacity is reached.
Tier 4 – $2500 raised
- Tier 1-3 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research raincoat
- Complimentary IBX Broad Street Run bib
Tier 5 – $5000 raised
- Tier 1-4 benefits
- AACR Runners for Research backpack
Tier 6 – $5000+ raised
- All Tier 1-4 Benefits
- AACR Runners for Research backpack
- Research Lab Tour: For the top three AACR fundraisers as of November 21 at 3 p.m., we’re offering the chance to tour an actual cancer research lab at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and interact with the researchers. The head of the lab, Dr. Gregory Beatty, is an AACR member and grantee. The money that you raise during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend goes to support researchers like Dr. Beatty and AACR’s 58,000 members worldwide. The tour will take place on December 4. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions about this.
Join Our Team During Registration
Click on the AACR Runners for Research button below to register for the distance of your choice. Be sure to select the AACR Runners for Research registration category, followed by your preferred race. As you complete the registration form, you will have the opportunity to create and customize your fundraising page, as well as create/join a team.
Be sure to customize your fundraising page and share your WHY!
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