Defeat Myeloma

👟 Event Overview

• Type: A family friendly run/walk benefiting Fred Hutch.
• Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026.
• Location: Magnuson Park or from your own neighborhood.
• Options: 5K or 1 mile for in-person: choose your distance for virtual.

💪 The Cause

• Support: Join us in raising funds and awareness for multiple myeloma cancer research.
• Registration: All registrants will receive a custom race bib, safety pins, and stickers.
• Shirt Size: Must register by June 10 in order to receive your guaranteed shirt size.
• Virtual Packets: Sign up before June 19th to ensure your packet arrives in time.

❓ Event Questions

• Location/Time: Magnuson Park on June 28th at 9:30am, or virtually.
• Cost: Free for patients and survivors: adult registration ranges from $35-45: kids 10 and under are $15.
• Distance Options: 5K or 1 mile for in-person.
• Time Limit: No time limit: we are there until the last person finishes.

🍉 Food and Amenities

• Refreshments: Water stations at the halfway mark of the 5K, snacks at the finish line.
• Strollers: Allowed, please line up at the back of the starting area.
• Dogs: Allowed if well-behaved and on a short leash: line up at the back of the starting area.
• Virtual Running: Choose a safe route in your neighborhood for your run/walk.

🚗 Parking and Volunteers

• Parking: Many lots within Magnuson Park, refer to your parking map in the pre-race email.
• Volunteers: We would love to have your help: see our website for sign up information.

🏅 Registration Benefits

• Registration Perks: Gender-specific race shirt, a custom bib, a fully supported course, and a finish line party.
• Registration: Register here.
• Donations: You can donate here.
• Race Teams: Create or join a team through our registration page.

💰 Fundraising

• Raising Funds: Connect with friends and family: share your links on social media.
• Prizes: Raise $500 for an exclusive party: $1,000 to help name the grant: $2,500 for an exclusive event.
• No Minimum: No minimum fundraising commitment to participate.
• Donations: Donations can be made online or mailed: see our donation form for details.

📚 Multiple Myeloma Awareness

• What is Multiple Myeloma: A cancer of plasma cells found in bone marrow with symptoms including low blood counts and bone pain.
• Treatment: Includes chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, and research into immunotherapy.
• Acknowledgment: Importance of support for ongoing research into multiple myeloma.
• More Information: Visit the Fred Hutch website for further resources on multiple myeloma: Fred Hutch Multiple Myeloma Resource.