Defeat Myeloma

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

A family friendly run/walk benefiting Fred Hutch. We hope you’ll join us outside on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Magnuson Park for our in-person event or from your own neighborhood.

• Date: June 29, 2025
• Location: Magnuson Park, Seattle, WA
• Distance Options: 5K or 1 mile for in-person: any distance for virtual
• Benefit: Raising funds and awareness for multiple myeloma cancer research

🎽 Registration Information

All registrants will receive custom race bib, safety pins and sticker.

• Register by: June 10 for guaranteed shirt size
• Virtual participants: Sign up before June 19th for timely packet arrival

❓ Event Questions

EVENT QUESTIONS

• When: June 29th at 9:30am for in-person: virtual anytime
• Cost: Free for patients and survivors: $35-45 for adults: $15 for kids 10 and under
• Distance: In-person options are 5K or 1 mile
• Time Limit: None! We are there until the last person finishes!

🍉 Refreshments and Accessibility

• Food/Water: Water station at halfway mark and snacks at finish line
• Strollers: Allowed, but please line up at the back
• Dogs: Allowed if well-behaved and on a short leash
• Virtual Route: Find a safe running/walking route in your neighborhood

🚗 Parking & Volunteers

• Parking: Multiple lots within Magnuson Park: follow race signs
• Volunteers: Yes! Sign up on our website for more information.

💰 Registration Benefits

• What’s Included: Gender-specific race shirt, custom bib, supported course
• Online Registration: Register here.
• Donation: You can donate here.
• Create a Team: Visit registration page and click 'Form a Team'

🏆 Fundraising Questions

• Fundraising Help: Reach out to friends, email links, and post on social media
• Prizes for Fundraising: Raise $500+ for exclusive invites, $1,000+ get naming opportunities
• Minimum Commitment: No minimum, but fundraising encouraged to support research
• Donations: Accepting online, cash, or checks with specific instructions provided in FAQs

💡 Multiple Myeloma Information

• What is it? A cancer of plasma cells found in bone marrow with various symptoms
• Treatments: Common treatments include chemotherapy and stem cell transplants
• Awareness: Despite impacts, awareness and funding are still needed
• More Info: Visit this link for details.

🌟 Final Thoughts

We want our donors to know their contributions directly support myeloma research at Fred Hutch. Your help is vital in moving forward to a cure!