Fundraising Events
Run, Walk, Ride, and Fundraise
Get active and fundraise for Huntsman Cancer Institute through our Huntsman Heroes program! This program brings together individuals dedicated to going the extra mile to create a future free from cancer. Join us to participate in our athletic partner events and our signature event—Huntsman SportsFest—to raise money for Huntsman Cancer Institute. One hundred percent of every dollar raised goes directly to doctors and researchers who, with your help, are changing the course of cancer research, treatment, and prevention for children and adults.
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 includes our signature event, Huntsman SportsFest, and a variety of running and cycling partner events. Participants who join the team for a partner event agree to a minimum fundraising amount and receive exclusive VIP access to some of Utah's best endurance events, such as LoToJa, pictured.
Huntsman SportsFest
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Huntsman SportsFest, held annually in June, is a day to run, walk, or ride to raise money to support groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults at Huntsman Cancer Institute. We offer cycling routes for all skill levels, including our legendary 140-mile distance. Participants can also walk or run in a 1K, 5K, trail 10K, or Kids Fun K, with the finish line at Fort Douglas on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Another way to get involved with the event is Huntsman SportsQuest, a scavenger hunt involving a team of 2-5 individuals working together to solve a variety of challenges. Join a team, create your own, or run or ride solo, and raise money to eradicate cancer.
Annual Gala
2026 TBD
While we won’t be hosting a gala in 2025, we are already planning an incredible celebration for 2026!
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to making our 2026 gala the best yet. Stay tuned for more details!
See you in 2026!
Signature Partner Events
- Salt Lake City Marathon
- Ogden Marathon
- Little Red
- LoToJa
- 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.
DIY Fundraising / Plan Your Own Event
Our goal is to create a world without cancer, 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.