Any Date You Choose | Run any race in the world for our mission! Our Pioneer Program offers runners the chance to participate in races that may not have a full team presence, such as hometown 5k’s, half marathons, or marathons.
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Virtual Events Series | Independence Day Double Mile For Early Detection
Next Event: Independence Day Double Mile For Early Detection | Can’t make it to one of our in-person events or just want to participate on your own terms? Check out any of our signature virtual events and participate throughout the year from anywhere in the world!
How to Host a Pancreatic Cancer 5K or 1-Mile Walk | Steps For A Cure
Any Date You Choose | Bring the movement to your community! Lead the way by organizing a local 5K or 1-mile walk in your hometown. Whether you are honoring a loved one or rallying your neighborhood, we provide the tools and coaching you need to host a successful event that funds life-saving research and patient aid.
Steps For a Cure Presented by Lowe’s In Honor of César Cruz
Oct. 25 – Norwalk, CT | Join Project Purple and Lowe’s as we walk towards a world without pancreatic cancer in honor of César Cruz.
The Denise D’Ascenzo Walk to Fight Rare Diseases
April 25, 2026 – Hamden, CT | This is a great 1 or 2-mile walk for the whole family to get involved in where you can walk side by side with others affected by rare diseases in Connecticut – and you can do it in support of our mission of a world without pancreatic cancer.
Flying Pig Marathon Weekend 2026 (Half Marathon, Relays, & Other Distances Available)
May 1-3, 2026 – Cincinnati, Ohio | Join Project Purple for an energetic, community-driven running weekend in the Queen City featuring a range of races to suit every athlete, all while raising funds to fight pancreatic cancer!
Steps for a Cure: Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Walk
August 30, 2026 – Allentown, PA | Join the Lehigh Valley community for a 3-mile pancreatic cancer walk at the scenic Lehigh Parkway. Every step you take with Project Purple funds life-saving research and provides critical financial aid to patients in the fight against pancreatic cancer.