Defeat Myeloma

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

A family friendly run/walk benefiting Fred Hutch. We hope you’ll join us outside on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Magnuson Park for our in-person event or from your own neighborhood.

• Distance options: 5K or 1 mile for in-person, any distance for virtual.
• Cause: Raising funds and awareness for multiple myeloma cancer research.
• Registration deadlines: Must register by June 10 for guaranteed shirt size: register by June 19 for virtual packet.
• All registrants receive: Custom race bib, safety pins, and sticker.

🔍 Event Details

EVENT QUESTIONS

• Where and when? Hybrid event on June 28th at 9:30am at Magnuson Park or virtually.
• Cost: Free for patients and survivors: adults $35-45: kids 10 and under $15.
• Distance: In-person options are either a 5K or 1 mile.
• Food and water: Available at halfway point and finish line.

🛑 Participation FAQs

• Strollers: Allowed at the back of the starting area.
• Dogs: Allowed on a short leash, also at the back of the starting area.
• Virtual run: Choose a route that is safe, and follow public health guidelines.
• Parks & parking: Parking available at Magnuson Park, check race info for details.

💬 Registration FAQs

• What’s included? Gender specific race shirt, custom bib, supported course, finish line party.
• Register: Register here.
• How to donate: Donate here.
• Team creation: Form a team during registration for group connection.

💰 Fundraising Information

• Raising funds: Communicate with friends and family for support.
• Prizes: Fundraising over $500 earns an invite to an exclusive party, and so on.
• Minimum commitment: None required, but encouraged to fundraise for research.
• Donation process: Donations online or by mailing check using our donation form.

🔬 About Multiple Myeloma

• Definition: A cancer of plasma cells occurring in bone marrow.
• Symptoms: Low blood counts, bone pain, frequent infections, and fatigue.
• Treatments: Include chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and radiation therapy.
• Awareness: Despite being the second most common blood cancer, awareness and funding remain low.

📝 Further Information

For more information about multiple myeloma, visit the Fred Hutch website.