OVERVIEW
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Location: River Walk Park, 651 2nd Street, West Sacramento, CA US 95605
Distances: 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, or Virtual
Please join us for the third annual Cancer Champions Run/Walk! Choose between 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, or Virtual Participation options.
At Cancer Champions, we are proud to support those impacted by cancer through personalized fitness, nutrition, and mindset guidance. No matter where somebody is on their cancer journey, whether currently undergoing treatment, post-treatment, or if they are a care partner for somebody battling cancer, we will be there. Research has proven time and again that exercise, nutrition, and positive mindset can help improve quality of life for those impacted by cancer.
Proceeds from the Cancer Champions Run/Walk go to uplifting our current members as well as providing our comprehensive resources to new members seeking our support every single day.
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Location: River Walk Park, 651 2nd Street, West Sacramento, CA US 95605
Distances: 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, or Virtual
Start Times
8:20 a.m. – 10K
8:30 a.m. – 5K and 1 Mile
*Start times are subject to change
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race Packet Pick Up: 9/6 at Fleet Feet Sacramento, 2311 J Street, from 11am to 4pm. Race day pick up will open at 7am and will be located on the south side of the CalSTRS building.
Packet pickup will also be available on the morning of the event, starting at 7:00 a.m. (9/7/2025)
Note: We highly suggest arriving one hour prior to your race start time.
Venue Address
River Walk Park
651 2nd Street
West Sacramento, CA US 95605
Race parking (free) is located at the CalSTRS building, 101 Waterfront Place, West Sacramento.
Course Maps
5K + 1 Mile
Coming Soon!
10K
Coming Soon!
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Click here to sign up.
Event Details
Your entry to the Cancer Champions Run/Walk includes the following:
- Event t-shirt – 50/50 blend – Unisex
- Eligibility for overall and age group awards
- Commemorative race bib and chip timing
- Post-race snacks and refreshments
- Option to create a team or individual fundraiser and chance to win amazing prizes!
All participants will be timed using disposable chip timing. Awards will be presented as follows:
- 5K and 10K: The top three finishers by gender (based on gun time) will be recognized with an award. In addition, the top three finishers by gender will be recognized with a prize in the following age divisions: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Age group placement will be determined by net time.
- One Mile: The top three finishers by gender (based on gun time) will be recognized with an overall award. There are no age group rankings for the one mile event.
Virtual Participants
Virtual Participants: We are excited to welcome everyone that cannot attend in-person, but would like to participate in the Cancer Champions Run/Walk! You can sign up as a Virtual Participant and run, walk, or roll your way to the virtual finish line. An event T-shirt is included in your registration. We also encourage you to create or join a fundraiser to amplify your positive impact on those battling cancer.
Cancer Champions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting cancer survivors through custom fitness, nutrition, and mindset programming tailored to the unique needs of those battling or recovering from cancer treatment. Donations to Cancer Champions enable the organization to provide survivors with expert guidance to complement traditional cancer treatment.
VOLUNTEERS
If you’re interested in volunteering at this year’s event, click the button below to sign up.
If you’re volunteering as part of a group, team, club, school organization, or other organization with 5 or more people, please contact Merissa Leamy at merissagwl@gmail.com for more information.
FUNDRAISING/DONATIONS
You can help us make an even bigger impact by becoming a fundraiser as part of your registration, with all funds raised helping support those impacted by cancer through our personalized guidance. Whether you want to fundraise as an individual or as part of a team, we are counting on your help to amplify our impact! If you plan to create or join a company fundraising team, please follow the directions under the “Fundraising” section. You can also create or join a fundraiser during the registration process. Fundraising is not required as part of your registration, but it will be rewarded with some pretty awesome prizes based on amount raised.
Fundraising
How to Become a Fundraiser
Click “Register” to begin signing up.
You’ll be prompted to choose one of the following options:
As an Individual
Join a Team
Create a Team
To join an existing fundraising group, select “Join a Team.”
To start your own fundraiser, select “Create a Team” — you’ll be able to name your team, set a fundraising goal, and more!
Donate
Donate today to help support cancer patients through customized nutrition, fitness, and mindset guidance to help improve their quality of life during and after treatment. All of the resources provided by Cancer Champions are designed specifically for the unique needs of those impacted by cancer. Your support makes our work possible, and is quite literally changing the lives of cancer patients and survivors.
