Defeat Myeloma

🏃‍♂️ Race 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.

• Options: 5K or 1 mile options for our in-person event or do whatever distance is right for you for our virtual option.
• Cause: The cause hasn't changed. The need is still there. We need you. Join us in raising funds and awareness for multiple myeloma cancer research.
• Packet Info: All registrants will receive custom race bib, safety pins and sticker.
• Registration Deadline: Must register by June 10 in order to receive your guaranteed shirt size. Registrations after June 10 can not be guaranteed.

📍 Event Details

• Date & Location: June 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM, Magnuson Park.
• Cost: The event is free for patients and survivors of multiple myeloma! Adult registration ranges from $35-45 and kids 10 and under are just $15. Survivors are always free.
• Time Limit: Nope! We are there until the last person finishes!
• Food & Water: There will be a water station at the halfway mark of the 5K and we will have water and snacks at the finish line.

❓ F.A.Q.

EVENT QUESTIONS

• Strollers: Yes! We just ask that you line up at the back of the starting area.
• Dogs: Yes, if they are well-behaved and on a short leash. We ask that you line up at the back of the starting area.
• Virtual Participation: Sign up for the virtual option and run/walk whenever works for your schedule. Make sure you share pictures on social media using #defeatmyeloma.
• Parking: There are many parking lots within Magnuson Park, follow the signs to race start and look for your parking map in the pre-race email.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

• What's Included: A gender specific race shirt, a custom bib, a fully supported 5K or 1 mile course, a finish line party, and knowing that 100% of your registration money is going to finding a cure.
• Registration Link: Register here.
• Donate: You can donate here.
• Create a Team: Visit our registration page, and click 'Form a Team'.

💰 Fundraising Questions

• Prizes for Fundraisers: Raise $500 and you will be invited to an exclusive party to celebrate the success of the 2026 event and kick-off the 2027 event. Raise $1,000 and get the opportunity to help name the 2025 Defeat Multiple Myeloma Grant!
• Minimum Fundraising Commitment: No, however we encourage you to tap into your network and fundraise to accelerate multiple myeloma research.
• Donation Process: Donate online with your credit card or mail in donations using our offline donation form.
• Tax-Deductibility: Yes, all donations made to Fred Hutch are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

🩺 Multiple Myeloma Information

• What is Multiple Myeloma: Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells found in bone marrow.
• Symptoms: Patients may experience low blood counts, bone and calcium problems, frequent infections, and kidney problems.
• Treatments: Chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, and targeted radiation therapy.
• Learn More: For more information about multiple myeloma, visit Fred Hutch.