Bike. Run. Cure.

May has been designated as Cancer Research Month.  In honor of the incredible cancer research being conducted, and to support the Stephen Tuttle Fund for Oncology Research & Education, we are hosting a Bike/Run Virtual Event.

WHAT IS THE VIRTUAL EVENT

The Virtual Challenge gives you the flexibility to be an athlete on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own space

WHERE AND WHEN

You can complete the Virtual Event Saturday, May 13, 2023 – Monday, May 29, 2023 inside (on a treadmill or stationary bike) or outside.

EVENT CHALLENGES

One registration will grant you access to compete in any ONE of the three challenges listed below.  Participate as an individual or gather friends or family to form a team of 10.

• Adult Walking Challenge -- 158,000 Steps (Individual) or 1,580,000 Steps (Team) Challenge

  • Estimated number of new USA cancer cases per month in 2023 = 158,000 (according to the American Cancer Society)

  • Please do not include steps that come from running or biking, just walking.

• Kids Walking Challenge -- 158,000 Steps (Individual)

  • For kids age 12 and under
  • Please do not include steps that come from running or biking, just walking.

• Biking Challenge -- 100 Bike Miles (Individual) or 1000 Bike Miles (Team) Challenge

  • Since its inception, well over 100 students have participated in the University of Pennsylvania’s SUPERS program.  Students come from all over the world including many under-represented minorities to this 10-week summer research program.  The program’s goal is to provide a science based learning curriculum for the next generation of cancer research professionals.

• Running Challenge -- 28.5 Miles (Individual) or 285 Miles (Team) "Colon Cancer" Marathon Challenge

  • There will be an estimated 285 new cases of colon cancer per day in 2023 (according to the American Cancer Society).

COST

$40/participant (includes 2023 tee shirt) plus processing fees
$350/10 person team (includes tee shirt for all 10 participants) plus processing fees

HOW DO YOU REGISTER:  https://runsignup.com/bikeruncure

Performance T-Shirts to all who register by April 21.
Special performance T-shirt to all cancer survivors who register by April 21.
Shirts will be shipped to the address that was used to register (continental USA only).

PRIZES

There will be an individual and a team prize for each event challenge.

Prize Amounts:

Adult Walking Challenge                    $75 to individual who walks the most steps

Kids Walking Challenge                      All kids 12 and under will receive a medal with a special medal awarded to the winner

Team Walking Challenge                     $200 to team who collectively walks the most steps

Individual Bike Miles Challenge          $75 to individual who logs the most bike miles

Team Bike Miles Challenge                 $200 to team who collectively logs the most bike miles

Individual Running Challenge           $75 to individual who runs the most miles

Team Running Challenge                  $200 to team who collectively runs the most miles               

 

RESULTS

Virtual Results : All results will be user/self-submitted and automatically updated periodically throughout each day of the event. Please do not log results for more than your one chosen event.  Also, please do not include steps that come from running, biking or other physical activities other than walking for the Walking Challenge.  When submitting your miles/steps you can choose to remain Anonymous and/or to just mark as "complete" if you don't want to share your actual miles. Make sure to submit your mile(s) for the proper Challenge. You can submit in one of the following ways: 

1. Results tab on this website
2. Your Runsignup profile
3. SMS Text Message (instructions will be texted to you if you allow text-based notifications from Runsignup in your profile settings)

Multiple submissions : You are allowed to submit your results multiple times during the race period and they will display cumulatively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• No confirmation will be sent, verify entry here
• Race scored by DQ Events based on registrants' submissions
• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason

Absolutely no refunds, transfers, or credits!