OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE

Register for our in-person Dempsey Challenge event or virtually  (participate anytime, anywhere) or as a volunteer. There are no barriers to joining in and no limits to what’s possible when we - as a global community - CHALLENGE OURSELVES to support people impacted by cancer. 
View Our NEW In-Person Routes!

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Four easy steps to get in on the fun!

1. Choose Your Challenge

We offer different participation levels suited for all skill levels!

  • Walk/Run a  5K or Run a 10K
  • Ride 10mi (Wendy's Way), 25mi, 50mi, or 65mi cyling road routes OR Challenge Yourself with an advanced 52mi gravel ride!
  • Virtual Participants can participate in any activity from anywhere in the world - and support people impacted by cancer.

2. Register

Registration is currently open.  When registering as an adult participant, you're committing to a fundraising minimum.

Registration Fees + Fundraising Minimums

Participant Type Reg Fee Fundraising
Adult Run/Walk $60 $300
Adult Ride $85 $400
*Youth Run/Walk $30 **Suggested $150
*Youth Ride $40 **Suggested $200
College Cup 5K $30 **Suggested $150
Virtual $50 **Suggested $300

*Age as of 9/20/2025; **Not required to participate

3. Choose a Team Type

Participate on your own, join a team, or create your own team.

About Teams

  • There is no limit to how many members can be on a team. 
  • Teams can be a mix of walkers, runners, riders, and virtual participants.
  • Each team member is responsible for their own fundraising minimum for their chosen event.

4. Fundraise

Fundraising commitments vary by event but participants have until event day, September 20th, to meet or exceed their minimum. 

Your commitment and generosity supports the Dempsey Center's mission to make life better for people managing a cancer impact.
 
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KEY DATES

Fundraising deadlines, registration change deadlines, award deadlines and more!

Friday, September 12, 2025 5:00 PM ET

  • Team Packet Pickup registration deadline
  • Registration change deadline

Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:00 PM ET

  • Deadline to be recognized as Dempsey Challenge individual or team award winner*
  • Deadline for College Cup and High School Challenge*
  • Deadline to raise $3,000+ to receive A Night of Love + Light Champion event invitation*

September 20, 2025 5:00 PM ET

  • Final incentive deadline

*All funds must be received by the deadline date and time.

EVENT START TIMES

Coming soon!

7:00 AM Opening Remarks

7:30 AM Festival in the Park Opens

7:30 AM 65-Mile Ride Start

7:30 AM 50-Mile Ride Start

7:30 AM Gravel Ride Start

7:45 AM 10k Run Start

8:15 AM 5k Run Start

8:20 AM 5k Walk Start

9:20 AM 25-Mile Start

9:30 AM Wendy's Way Ride Start

11:00 AM Kids' Fun Run

1:00 PM Honor Walk