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The 2016 New York Colon Cancer Challenge

2016 marks the 13th year of our signature event: the Colon Cancer Challenge. Across the United States, teams of families, friends, co-workers and local and national corporations will come together to raise awareness of colorectal cancer, support those battling the disease and raise funds for the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation’s strategic initiatives of Public Awareness, Prevention, Screening and Research.

$15-$50

We are delighted to announce our return to New York City and to partner with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for our signature event!

  • Fall foilage.jpgTake on the Challenge of a certified – officially timed 5K that loops around the pristine grounds of Randall’s Island. RI is truly an urban oasis. You will pass freshwater wetlands, a tidal forest and take in stunning city vistas during this competitive run. Participants will complete the last leg of the course inside Icahn Stadium ONthis historic and nationally recognized track.
  • Just in – We are adding Age Group Awards: 14 & under through 85 & over in 5 year increments! Stay tuned for a sneak peak at this year’s Top Finishers Medals!
  • This year’s Remembrance & Prevention Walk will also loop through the park past the city’s stunning vistas, wetlands and uplands. Participants will complete the last leg of the course inside Icahn Stadium ON this historic and nationally recognized track.
  • NEW! Kid’s 12 and under can participate in the day’s activities with their own Fun Run! Every participant receives a Finishers Medal.
  1. Kids ages 2-5 will complete a 100 yard dash
  2. Kids ages 6-9 200 will complete a yard dash
  3. Kids 10-12 will complete a full lap on the 1/4 track
  • Survivors and caregivers will be recognized during the Opening ceremony and victory lap around the Icahn Stadium track.
  • Participants will have access to Sponsor and Exhibitor booths from 8:30 AM – 2PM










When: Sat., Oct. 1, 2016 at 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

2016 marks the 13th year of our signature event: the Colon Cancer Challenge. Across the United States, teams of families, friends, co-workers and local and national corporations will come together to raise awareness of colorectal cancer, support those battling the disease and raise funds for the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation’s strategic initiatives of Public Awareness, Prevention, Screening and Research.

$15-$50

We are delighted to announce our return to New York City and to partner with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for our signature event!

  • Fall foilage.jpgTake on the Challenge of a certified – officially timed 5K that loops around the pristine grounds of Randall’s Island. RI is truly an urban oasis. You will pass freshwater wetlands, a tidal forest and take in stunning city vistas during this competitive run. Participants will complete the last leg of the course inside Icahn Stadium ONthis historic and nationally recognized track.
  • Just in – We are adding Age Group Awards: 14 & under through 85 & over in 5 year increments! Stay tuned for a sneak peak at this year’s Top Finishers Medals!
  • This year’s Remembrance & Prevention Walk will also loop through the park past the city’s stunning vistas, wetlands and uplands. Participants will complete the last leg of the course inside Icahn Stadium ON this historic and nationally recognized track.
  • NEW! Kid’s 12 and under can participate in the day’s activities with their own Fun Run! Every participant receives a Finishers Medal.
  1. Kids ages 2-5 will complete a 100 yard dash
  2. Kids ages 6-9 200 will complete a yard dash
  3. Kids 10-12 will complete a full lap on the 1/4 track
  • Survivors and caregivers will be recognized during the Opening ceremony and victory lap around the Icahn Stadium track.
  • Participants will have access to Sponsor and Exhibitor booths from 8:30 AM – 2PM
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