Take on the 2026 Dempsey Challenge — For Every Story.
Behind every mile, every dollar raised, and every participant is a story worth showing up for. Together, we rally, honor, and celebrate 18 years of supporting cancer patients, their loved ones, care partners, and survivors with comfort, connection, compassion, and choice—always at no cost.
IN PERSON EVENT

In-person event located in Lewiston, Maine featuring 5K/10K run/walk and ride events on Saturday, September 19th
Dempsey Challenge Registration Includes:
- Participant t-shirt
- Fundraising Incentives
- Fundraising Guide to help you achieve your fundraising goals!
- Beverage ticket to enjoy a Maine craft beer, mimosa or bloody Mary (or Colton + Levi's Lemonade Stand!)
- Maine-inspired finisher meal in the Food + Beverage Tent
VIRTUAL EVENT
Virtual event you complete on September 19th, anywhere and in any way you choose!
Virtual Dempsey Challenge Registration Includes:
- Fundraising Guide to help you achieve your fundraising goals
- Fundraising Incentives, shipped to you
- Achieve $150 in fundraising and receive an official bib and Dempsey Challenge Finisher's patch, shipped to you!
$140,373.11
achieved
$1,900,000.00
goal
Dempsey Challenge Supporters
- Kyle Simmons Just now $40.00
- Kim Waldman 2 minutes ago
- Facebook Donor 5 minutes ago $26.01
- Stephanie Salvas 50 minutes ago $200.00
- Aisha Khan Let’s gooooo 55 minutes ago $25.00
- Samantha Cyr Thank you for your efforts to help others in our community battling cancer. You and Brooke are amazing! 57 minutes ago $100.00
- Mel and Judy Hurwitz 1 hour ago $156.00
- Kevin Cooper 1 hour ago $10.00
- Karen Small + family 1 hour ago $50.00
- Mandy Caruso Yes, Girl! 1 hour ago $50.00
- Jim Weiss 6 hours ago $25,000.00
- State Street Foundation Matching Gifts 6 hours ago $9,660.00
- Stettenheim Foundation 6 hours ago $3,000.00
- W.D. Matthews 2 days ago $2,500.00
- Kellie Lee 2 days ago $2,500.00
- Michael Hurwitz A day ago $2,160.00
- Anonymous 2 days ago $2,100.00
- Tiffany Doherty 2 days ago $2,000.00
- Fran Stanhope 2 days ago $2,000.00
- Roberta Fox 2 days ago $1,615.00
Contact the Dempsey Challenge Team
info@dempseychallenge.org
866-990-1499 or 207-376-9668
PO Box 277 Auburn, ME 04212
