University of Illinois Cancer Center 5K Walk and Run

Group photo of the 2025 Cancer Center 5k participants including details of the annual event.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon

Registration is open for the University of Illinois Cancer Center's third annual 5K walk and run!

All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center, which gives every patient with cancer equal access to world-class treatment.

Register for the 5K


Build a Team. Make an Impact.

A photo of the 2025 team from the UIC College of Nursing posing in front of CECIL the Giant Inflatable Colon.
UIC's College of Nursing Team, 2025

Whether you're representing a department, research lab, clinic, student organization, family, community organization or group of friends, teams are a great way to participate together and show your support for cancer research.

When you join a team, you'll be listed as a team member and can invite others to join you. Team members can also choose to share a personal fundraising page, with any donations contributing to their team's total.

Already have a favorite team? Join them. Want to start your own? Click the Join/Create a Team button on the registration page and create your team today.


Are you a community group looking to get involved?

New this year, nonprofit community partners who purchase ten (10) or more tickets will receive complimentary display space at the event, providing an opportunity to share materials and highlight your organization’s work with attendees.

Contact us at cancerdev@uic.edu for all sponsorship opportunities and to join us at the event.


Location, Parking and Transportation

Parking:

UIC’s Lot 5, north of Roosevelt Ave & Curtis Granderson Stadium.

Bus:

Halsted & Maxwell: #8, #18, #62

Roosevelt & Morgan: #12

“L” Train:

UIC Halsted Blue Line Station


Thank you to our sponsors


Questions?

Email: cancerdev@uic.edu