Defeat Myeloma

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.

Event Options

• Distance Options: 5K or 1 mile options for our in-person event or do whatever distance is right for you for our virtual option.
• Registration Deadline: Must register by June 10 in order to receive your guaranteed shirt size. Registrations after June 10 cannot be guaranteed.
• Participation Info: Virtual participants, sign up before June 19th to ensure your packet arrives in time.
• Event Link: Register here.

Event Questions

• When and Where: Either choose to join us in person at Magnuson Park on June 28th at 9:30am, or virtually from wherever you like.
• 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.
• Distance Options: In-person options are either a 5K or 1 mile.
• Time Limit: Nope! We are there until the last person finishes!

Participants' Amenities

• Food/Water: There will be a water station at the half way mark of the 5K and we will have water and snacks at the finish line.
• Stroller Policy: Yes! We just ask that you line up at the back of the starting area.
• Dog Policy: 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 Route: While it doesn’t have to be, find a safe place to run or walk with good sidewalks. Please follow up-to-date public health guidelines.

Parking and Volunteers

• 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.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Yes! We would love to have your help. See our website for sign up info.

Registration Details

• Registration Benefits: 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.
• Sign Up: Register through the provided link.
• Donations: You can donate on our website.
• Create a Team: Visit our registration page, and click 'Form a Team’.

Fundraising Information

• Fundraising Strategies: Speak with friends and family, send emails, and post on social media.
• Incentives: Raise $500 for an exclusive party, $1,000 to help name a grant, and $2,500 for an exclusive event.
• Minimum Donation: There is no minimum, but fundraising is encouraged to support research.
• How to Donate: Donate online or via mail using our offline donation form.

Multiple Myeloma Awareness

• Definition: Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells found in bone marrow.
• Symptoms: Symptoms include low blood counts, bone pain, frequent infections, and kidney problems.
• Treatment: Common treatments include chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and targeted radiation therapy.
• Research Importance: Events like Defeat Multiple Myeloma support new treatment research, particularly immunotherapy.

More Information

• Further Resources: The Fred Hutch website is a great resource for information about multiple myeloma and many other diseases. Learn more.