The Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K (3.1 mile) runs/fitness walks in the world. Over 100 races are held across the United States, Germany and Italy. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Research.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) is the world’s largest endurance sports training program. You will train with professional coaches in order to complete a marathon, half marathon, cycling event or triathalon.
In exchange for training and travel, you raise money for the Society. Funds go toward medical research to find a [...]

There are several charitable organizations in Canada that sponsor marathons, 5Ks, relays and other athletic fundraising events.
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life

Canadian Diabetes Association (Marathon)
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As a member of Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation’s
athletic training program you will raise funds and awareness
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While I had walked 5K’s and done other type of fundraising, Team in Training is what really got me hooked on fundraising events. There are so many great things about TNT, I cannot begin to describe it! I loved knowing that by raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society I was helping others live stronger, healthier lives. I met…

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a special event
that honors cancer survivors, the memories of loved ones,
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Mike Monk, a first time marathon runner and 61 year old retiree, completed the London Marathon, on April 17, 2005.
Firstly let me say the most difficult thing about the event is the training that goes on during the cold, wet, dark winter months! I was slightly fortunate in that I didn’t know I had a [...]