Run to help find better treatments for childhood cancer

We are recruiting runners to join our team! Children’s Cancer Research Fund is pleased to offer guaranteed charity spots in various long-distance races and marathons!

With you on our team, we can propel bold ideas, uniting researchers around the globe to eliminate childhood cancer. Join Team CCRF as you participate in a marathon.

Together let’s make a difference for kids with cancer.

SECURE MY SPOT

Run to help find better treatments for childhood cancer

We are recruiting runners to join our team! Children’s Cancer Research Fund is pleased to offer guaranteed charity spots in various long-distance races and marathons!

With you on our team, we can propel bold ideas, uniting researchers around the globe to eliminate childhood cancer. Join Team CCRF as you participate in a marathon.

Together let’s make a difference for kids with cancer.

SECURE MY SPOT
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Upcoming Marathons

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Twin Cities Marathon

Oct 5, 2025

Join us for The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America® in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul! Experience the beauty of Fall on an epic course starting in downtown Minneapolis, winding through the chain lakes, and ending in St. Paul. Join Team CCRF for either the Medtronic TC 10 Mile, TC Half Marathon for More or the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon while raising money for lifesaving childhood cancer research.

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Indianapolis Marathon

Nov 8, 2025

Participate in one of the 15 largest marathons in the U.S., starting and finishing in beautiful downtown Indianapolis. This USATF-certified course is fast, flat and ideal for first-time half-marathon runners, elite athletes and everyone in between. Plus, earn your Boston Marathon qualifying time while you run this epic race for Team CCRF! Register to run with Team CCRF below!

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Seattle Marathon

Nov 30, 2025

Run Seattle’s original hometown marathon and the oldest marathon in the Pacific Northwest at the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon! This race is set on a beautiful course with rolling hills and scenic views of Seattle’s iconic bridges, waterways and architecture.Register to run with Team CCRF by visiting the event website and selecting Children’s Cancer Research Fund as your team.

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Pick Your Race

Sign up now to guarantee your spot today and start fundraising to earn exclusive team incentives!


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Join Team CCRF

As a Team CCRF runner, you’ll receive a personal fundraising page and fundraising coaching.


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Spread The Word

Let your friends and family know why you’re running on Team CCRF and raising money for childhood cancer research.  

Team Benefits

  • Guaranteed entry to the race you’ve selected + covered race registration fees (in select races)
  • Team camaraderie and invitation to exclusive team Facebook group to share tips, cheer each other on and connect with other runners
  • Personal fundraising page and fundraising coaching to help you reach your goals
  • Exclusive CCRF gear and goodie bag
  • The empowering feeling of knowing that YOU are making an impact for kids fighting cancer!

Be A Fundraiser

Not seeing your preferred race on this list? No problem! You can register for any race of your choice and fundraise for Children's Cancer Research Fund while you train by creating a fundraising page here. You can run, swim, walk, cycle and more - move in a way that's meaningful to you and raise money to fund groundbreaking childhood cancer research.

CREATE A FUNDRAISING PAGE

Let’s stop childhood cancer together!

+ Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S.

+ Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the U.S.

+ Each week, 38 children pass away from cancer.

+ Every dollar donated helps researchers secure an additional $18 in funding from the government and other sources.

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FAQ

Your Next Marathon Adventure Awaits

Do you love running? Join Team CCRF for a future race or marathon! Share your contact information, and we'll keep you in the loop on all the exciting opportunities coming up. You’ll be among the first to know when registration opens, or new charity partner events are added. Together, let's make a difference for kids with cancer.