About the Race

The 14th Annual Race For Research 5K Fun Run/Walk
benefiting the Cancer League of Colorado.

Michele Plachy-Rubin was a young wife, mother and kindergarten teacher in the Denver Public Schools when she was diagnosed with brain cancer in December of 1996. The Race for Research was conceived by Michele's friends to raise money to fund local cancer research. Tragically, Michele lost her fight with cancer in May of 1998 but The Race for Research continues as an opportunity for men, women and children to help fight cancer in Michele's memory.

Who Benefits

The Cancer League of Colorado has been selected to receive the funds raised from The Race for Research. Cancer League of Colorado, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed entirely of volunteers. Unique to non-profits, the cancer league has no paid staff and no offices. All operating expenses are covered by membership dues. The Cancer League now has more than 375 volunteer members who share the commitment to fight cancer.

About the Cancer League of Colorado...In 1969, five women whose lives were all affected by cancer, founded Cancer League of Colorado. From their individual struggles grew a joint commitment to raise money for cancer research and patient care within the state of Colorado. This all-volunteer charity organization became the Cancer League of Colorado, Inc. Since 1985, we have awarded over $5 million in research grants and service awards.

Based on recommendations from our Scientific Advisory Board, each year the Funds Allocation Committee distributes monies for research and service grants. Generally 90% of Cancer League’s funds are awarded for research grants; the remaining 10% are awarded to service grants.

Click here to learn more about the Cancer League of Colorado

Who Participates

Participants have ranged in age from one to eighty-one and have included doctors, nurses, teachers, families, runners and walkers of all abilities, as well as Michele's friends and family. Everyone is welcome! Organizers of this year's Race for Research expect 1,000 to 1,500 participants and 75 volunteers at this year's event.

Money Raised

Since its inception, The Race for Research has been an incredible success:

• In 1997 more than 720 racers, and sponsors helped to raise $30,000
• In 1998 more than 730 racers, and sponsors helped to raise $28,000
• In 1999 more than 930 racers, and sponsors helped to raise $49,000
• In 2000 more than 975 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $50,000
• In 2001 more than 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $50,000
• In 2002 more than 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $60,000
• In 2003 more than 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $75,000
• In 2004 nearly 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $78,000
• In 2005 nearly 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $67,000
• In 2006 nearly 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $70,000
• In 2007 nearly 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $65,000
• In 2008 nearly 1000 racers, and sponsors helped to raise over $65,000
• In 2009 over 600 racers and sponsors helped to raise over $45,000

The twelve year total of proceeds has reached over $800,000!

2010 Awards

Team Awards: The team with the largest number of paid participants will be awarded the traveling team trophy. New this year - we will also be recognizing the team that raises the highest donations for Cancer Research with an award.

Individual Awards: New this year - We will be recognizing the individual who raises the highest donation amount for Cancer Research with an award. We will give awards to the top 3 males and top 3 females overall. We will also give an award to the top male and female finisher for both the 5K run and walk in each of the age categories listed below:

• 12 and under
• 13-19
• Adults 20+
• Masters 40+
• Seniors 60+

Results: The Race for Research works closely with BKB, Ltd. to manage the actual race day events. You can visit the BKB Website to register for events and to check results from the race. Click on the years below for race results and times:

• View Race for Research 2009 results!
• View Race for Research 2008 results!
• View Race for Research 2007 results!
• View Race for Research 2006 results!
• View Race for Research 2005 results!

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