L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run
Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct, 2026 (TBD)
5k
Video
Race Information
In-person and virtual runners and walkers can register for the Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run (LACC).
The LACC is one of Southern California's longest-running Halloween-themed charity races hosted and produced by the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research which continues the fight to advance much-needed pancreatic cancer research. Participants hitting the 5k course will be dressed in animated costumes or purple team T-shirts to show unity for finding a pancreatic cancer cure.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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