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18TH Annual 5K Walk/Run for Cancer Center

Date:
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
350 Seymour Avenue
Derby, Connecticut
06418
United States
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Links:
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5k Run Walk

Celebrating 18 years of hope, healing, courage, and compassion. Since 2009, this non-competitive, family-friendly annual event has brought the community together for a meaningful walk/run through the Griffin Hospital neighborhood.

Schedule:

Check in/Same Day Registration: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks and Award Presentation: 8:45 a.m.

Race Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

End Time: 12:00 p.m.

The event is RAIN or SHINE!

All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin's cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.

Email md'andrea@griffinhealth.org for more information.

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