Sister to Sister Fitness Festival 2026

Event Overview

We’re thrilled to announce this milestone celebration of the 25th year of the Sister to Sister Fitness Festival. This event is hosted by the Celebrating Life Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making breast cancer powerless through education, encouragement, and empowerment.

Date and Location

• Date: 2026-10-03
• Location: Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center
• Address: 310 E. Parkerville Road, Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
• URL: Sister to Sister Fitness Festival

Special Guests

Special Guest - Jayne Kennedy

For millions of American women who came of age in the 1960s and 70s, Jayne Kennedy was more than the “it girl,” she was a cherished role model as well, for African-American women in particular. Her career in Hollywood started in 1971 as a dancer on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In and Bob Hope's Bases Around the World Christmas Tour, where she entertained troops during the Vietnam War.

Jayne Kennedy's Achievements

• Trailblazer: One of the first female sports anchors and the very first African-American female in that role.
• Awards: Recipient of numerous accolades including the National Sports Media Association’s Roone Arledge Award for Innovation.
• Writing: Authored her long-awaited memoir Plain Jayne released September 2, 2025.
• Induction: Inducted into the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture in 2018.

Honorary Chairperson

Former State Representative - Helen Giddings

Kickoff Coaches

• Nicole Taylor
• Melissa Bradford
• Roxanne Martinez

Participation Options

Onsite & Virtual Options Available! This year’s festival gives you the freedom to participate onsite or virtually—walk, run, or move your way from anywhere! (Please note: Virtual participants will need to register on a separate page.)

Event Theme

Our Theme: “Unstoppable Together” - This year, we’re celebrating the power of unity—survivors, caregivers, families, and friends—standing strong together in the fight against breast cancer. Our collective strength reminds us that no one faces this journey alone.

Health Benefits

Walking and movement not only promote physical health but also reduce risk factors associated with certain cancers, helping us all live longer, healthier lives—together.

Race Day Highlights

• T-Shirts: For all participants who register by September 19, 2025 (Register early to receive your shirt before the event!)
• Finisher Medals: For the first 350 participants to cross the finish line.
• Activities: Fitness activities, music, and fun at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center.
• Get Social: Share your moments of strength and sisterhood on social media using the hashtag: #UnstoppableTogether2026.