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Run for the Cure 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 1.5 Mile Walk | 8K | Oct 11, 20269:05 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Radnor High School, Wayne, PA 19087
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)114
finishers
28:16
median (9:06 /mi)
18:03
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Run for the Cure. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run for the Cure?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:59 or better, the top quarter in 26:04, and half the field in 28:16; the last tenth came in after 35:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:26 | 20:34 |
| 20-29 | 30:49 | 24:19 |
| 40-49 | 26:59 | 26:08 |
| 50-59 | 26:36 | 26:18 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 78 percent since 2021.
64
2021
74
2022
123
2023
114
2024
114
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Run for the Cure 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 64 to 114 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:38 to 28:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 114 (same) | 28:16 | under 23:59 | 18:03 |
| 2024 | 114 (-7%) | 27:09 | under 23:35 | 18:19 |
| 2023 | 123 (+66%) | 29:00 | under 24:43 | 17:56 |
| 2022 | 74 (+16%) | 30:39 | under 21:52 | 17:07 |
| 2021 | 64 | 29:38 | under 23:42 | 22:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:04, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Run for the Cure cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are SO excited to be back this year! Thank you for your continued support of our team and our cause. We have lots of exciting things happening this year, and we can’t wait to see everyone get involved! Registration for this year’s…
The cause
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We have lots of exciting fundraisers planned this year, with even more currently being finalized! Check back regularly as we continue to add new events and opportunities to support our cause. All important information will likely be posted…
The cause
Donors
These donors supported our cause with $100 - $400 contributions. THANK YOU!
Race details
- Where
- Radnor High School, Wayne, PA 19087Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 500 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt - 300 available
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 16, 2022), 2021 (Oct 17, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for the Cure?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 8K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 114 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 28:16 and the winner ran 18:03.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:04, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Radnor High School, Wayne, PA 19087.
From the organizers
Help us to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. All race proceeds go to breastcancer.org and the Dream Crazy for Greta foundation!
This inaugural event was held in 2018 and began as a Radnor High School English class project. Our first year, we raised a little over $1,000 and had 30 participants in our race. This “little” project has flourished into a race that raised $24,000 in 2025, thanks to a combination of almost 200 run/walkers, sponsorships, and donations. This year, we are aiming to raise $30,000.