Facing Cancer Together Since 1994
For 30 years, the Cancer Resource Center (previously Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance) has been gathering the community together each Fall to support the mission that no one should face cancer alone. Every year the event is a little different, but the reasons we participate are always the same:
- To honor loved ones who have passed from cancer,
- To celebrate the survivors in our lives today, and
- To raise awareness and encourage screening in our community.
This year, participants can begin to gather at the Kiwanis Pavilion at Cass Park at 9:00AM on Saturday, October 4th (2025). When you register to attend the event, you'll have the option of purchasing event swag. Runners will also be able to pick up their bibs when they arrive.
We will kick off the festivities with a fun guided warm-up activity, and reconvene after the walk at the Kiwanis Pavilion for food, games, music, and prizes! We are bringing back the pancake breakfast this year!
Event Schedule
- 7:30am Volunteer Check-in Starts
- 9:00am Participant Check- In Starts
- 10:00am Runners Begin
- 10:05am Walkers Begin
- 10:30am Pancake Breakfast
- 12:00pm Event Breakdown
The 5K
We are using the runner-approved app Plotarout, and Ian Golden (of Finger Lakes Running Club) has generously volunteered to mark the course for us!
The Walk
The route we walk is technically part of the "Waterfront Trail" in Cass Park. It will be clearly marked the day-of, with cheerleaders and music along the way. Please stay to the right, as there will be folks returning on the same path!
