Team Cure Challenge

Take the challenge today!

Roswell Park's Team Cure Challenge program is dedicated to providing a memorable, life-impacting experience that improves your cardiovascular fitness level and helps advance cancer research and patient care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Contact Emily Smaldino at (716) 845-3179 to learn more.

 

Take the Team Cure Shamrock Run Challenge
8K Run
March 6, 2010
 
Register is closed for 2010.
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Support a Participant

Join the LUCK OF THE IRISH! The Buffalo Shamrock Run is a scenic route through parts of the Buffalo's Old First Ward, measuring 8K (4.98 miles). Be a part of the "kick-off" to the running season along with over 3,000 other Buffalonians! This is certainly a race you will never forget. The fundraising goal is just $200.00. 


Take the Team Cure Nashville Challenge
1/2 Marathon or Full Marathon
April 24, 2010
 

The Annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will run through some of most scenic Nashville sights this year with over 10,000 runners converging on Music City every April to run in this 26 mile Marathon and the 1/2 mile Marathon. Of course, since it's an Annual Nashville Event held in Music City U.S.A., this will be no ordinary marathon. One can expect plenty of live entertainment, music and more to entertain runners, walkers, and spectators alike. Country, rock, jazz, blues, swing and more will pulsate along every mile of the course. Music will continue into the night as the Sommet Entertainment Center in downtown Nashville hosts another incredible post-race concert. 


Team Cure Buffalo Challenge
Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, or Relay
May 30, 2010
(Memorial Day Weekend)
 

The course is fast, flat, and scenic, showcasing the beauty of Western New York's waterfront. Crossing two harbors and a nature preserve, it highlights some of our friendliest neighborhoods, finest architecture and famous Olmstead parks. The Buffalo Half Marathon, will start with the marathon, and travel the first half of the marathon course. The Marathon Relay team must have four runners. The first three runners on each team run 10K; while the anchor leg runner finishes with 12K.



5k and 10k Run/Walk
August 2010
 

This USA Track & Field-certified 5K course takes participants on a fun, simple route through Williamsville—the perfect option for runners or walkers of all experience levels who want to have a good time and support a great cause! Don't forget to join us for the after-race party, featuring an awards ceremony, door prizes, raffles, auctions, food and refreshments. Awards include valuable gift cards to Tops Friendly Markets, and the first 300 runners to register will receive a special gift. All proceeds from the event will benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute.


Take the Team Cure Lake Tahoe Challenge
5K, 1/2 Marathon, or Full Marathon
September 22-26, 2010
 

Run, Walk, Swim, or Cycle in beautiful Lake Tahoe! Cruise along tree-lined trails amidst majestic rock formations and spectacular views of Emerald Bay, Cascade Lake and Lake Tahoe. This event offers more choices than ever: select from a 20 Mile, Half-Marathon, 10K or 5K walk or run; cycle for 35 or 72 miles; or swim 1 mile in Lake Tahoe. For the most daring, try a 3 day triathlon, visit www.laketahoemarathon.com for more information on the selection of events.


Take the Team Cure Niagara Falls International Challenge
5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, or Full Marathon
October 24, 2010
 

The Niagara Falls International Marathon celebrated its inaugural running in 1974. The race was known as the Skylon Marathon. Beginning during the first wave of the North American running boom, it quickly became a favorite as it was, and still is, the only marathon in the world that starts in one country and finishes in another... a destination marathon that crosses an international border, providing the runners with an experience of a lifetime.


Take the Team Cure Turkey Trot Challenge
8K
Thanksgiving Morning 2010
 

One of Western New York's most treasured events, the YMCA Turkey Trot brings together more than 8,000 runners of all ages and levels every Thanksgiving morning for a holiday celebration like no other! The Turkey Trot is the oldest public footrace in the country. The course is an 8k race that begins at Shoreham Parkway at Delaware Avenue (9am). Racers follow the course down Delaware Avenue before eventually ending at the Convention Center. Don't be surprised to see racers running alongside elves and snowmen, too.


Take the Team Cure Las Vegas Challenge
Las Vegas
 
1/2 or Full Marathon
December 4, 2010
 

VIVA LAS VEGAS! Calling all high rollers interested in curing cancer! Team Cure Challenge is now offering the Las Vegas 1/2 and full marathon on December 4, 2010. The training and fundraising begins now! You could begin one of the most memorable journeys of your life. First time runners are always welcome! Be a part of a program that is committed to curing cancer! Run in honor or in memory of all those who have been touched by cancer!



5K, 1/2 Marathon, or Full Marathon
January 2011
 
Challenge yourself for someone you love or has been touched by cancer and travel to the happiest place on earth! Run or Walk through the magical world of the WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT and help find cancer cures! Make it a tradition. Get together with friends, family and fellow runners for an entire weekend celebration that you’ll never forget. Whether it’s your first marathon or your fiftieth, this is a weekend with something for everyone. Visit with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and the whole DISNEY gang and join our team today! Experience is not required—just the willingness to raise needed funds for Roswell Park’s research and patient care programs. Learn about one Orlando participant's Team Cure Challenge journey here.