THE 19th ANNUAL COLON CANCER CHALLENGE​

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THE 19th ANNUAL COLON CANCER CHALLENGE​SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022 Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York City

2022 marks the 19th 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 Foundation's strategic initiatives of Public Awareness, Prevention, Screening, and Research.

Did you know that cancer screening rates have dropped more than one third since the start of the coronavirus pandemic? The Colon Cancer Foundation is committed to turning this trend around by expanding the reach of our public awareness and education campaigns and working with institutions in underserved communities improve screening rates. But we can’t achieve this critical goal without your help!​

THIS YEAR'S EVENT ​

Certified, Timed 5K ~ 1M Remembrance & Prevention Walk ~ Virtual 5K

Choose the 1 Mile Walk, the 5K Run in Flushing Meadows Corona Park OR Run wherever you are! No Matter what distance you cover, you will make up ground in the race to prevent colorectal cancer.

This year's Certified, Timed 5K Run and Remembrance & Prevention Walk will take place in the scenic Flushing Meadows Park! The course is a USATF certified loop starting at the north end of Meadow Lake, passing the iconic World's Fair Unisphere, Pool of Industry, Queens Zoo and Queens Museum of Art. 5K = 1 loop.

Survivors will be invited to celebrate their victory over colorectal cancer during a special Survivors Ceremony and Commemorative Photo. Survivors and Sponsors will have access to a V.I.P. Tent and refreshments. Participants will have access to the Health and Wellness Fair including a Kid’s Tent, and Sponsor and Exhibitor booths featuring giveaways.

• $350 CASH PRIZE FOR THE TOP MALE & FEMALE 5K FINISHERS! Age Group Awards: 14 & under through 85 & over in 10 year increments
• 5K

• A 1 Mile scenic walk through one of the most iconic parks in New York. You will enjoy gorgeous natural areas, waterfront pathways and green, open fields;

We are looking for dozens of hardworking volunteers to support our runners, walkers, and families who will be at the event. We have opportunities for everyone, including groups: distribute T-Shirts, pass out refreshments for walkers/runners, accept donations and so much more.