Run, Walk, Ride, and Fundraise
Through our Huntsman Heroes program, individuals and teams run, walk, ride, and fundraise while participating in events from 5Ks and marathons to 140-mile bike rides. Other events include our annual Gala and various community partner fundraisers held throughout the year. You can also plan your own event.
Huntsman Heroes
Huntsman Heroes are dedicated individuals who run or bike together toward a common philanthropic and physical goal. The program is designed to help participants reach their endurance goals while raising much-needed funds for the lifesaving work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Participants agree to raise a minimum donation amount and receive a guaranteed spot in some of Utah's best endurance events, such as LoToJa, pictured.
Signature Partner Events
- Salt Lake City Marathon: April 23, 2022
- Ogden Marathon: May 21, 2022
- Little Red: June 4, 2022
- Deseret News Marathon: July 23, 2022
- LoToJa: September 10, 2022
- Huntsman World Senior Games: October 3–15, 2022
- Virtual Hero: anytime, anywhere!
- Other events that support Huntsman Cancer Institute: Head for the Cure, Cache Gran Fondo, Sports-Am events
Pictured: Emily Anderson, Dina Wise, and April Hobbs after the 2021 Virtual Salt Lake City Marathon. The trio won the marathon's Miles for Marie Award, which recognizes people who embody community commitment, selflessness, positivity, and the fight against cancer.
Annual Gala
Saturday, March 25, 2023
The annual Huntsman Cancer Foundation Gala is an evening of recognition to honor all of those affected by cancer and the hard work and philanthropic contributions of our biggest supporters throughout the year.
Park City PowderFest
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Park City PowderFest, held annually in March, is a a ski day to conquer ALL cancers. Participants and donors even have the opportunity to restrict their funds to support research for a specific type of cancer. The 2018-launched event continues to grow each year and has raised over $450,000 to date.
Huntsman SportsFest
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Huntsman SportsFest, held annually in June, is a day to run, walk, or ride to raise money for the lifesaving work happening at Huntsman Cancer Institute. The Huntsman Ride includes cycling distances of 25, 50, 75, and 140 miles. Participants can also walk or run in a 5K, trail 10K, or Kids Fun K, with the finish line at Fort Douglas on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Join a team, create your own, or run or ride solo, and raise money to eradicate cancer.
DIY Fundraising / Plan Your Own Event
Our goal is a cancer-free world, but we can’t do it without you. How can you help? Host a fundraising event. Raise money for your birthday. Raise money in honor or memory of a loved one. All of these make a difference and change lives. Dollars raised through community events support lifesaving discoveries at Huntsman Cancer Institute. When you fundraise for us, patients know they don't struggle alone. They know that others—even others they may never meet—care about them and about making their lives better.