Susan G. Komen Southern New England Race for the Cure Moves to Spring

Susan G. Komen Southern New England Race for the Cure Moves to Spring

Registration rates will increase by $10 on March 28th

(SOUTH BOSTON, MA) February 2, 2016 –Susan G. Komen Southern New England® announces the 24th annual Race for the Cure® Massachusetts on Saturday, April 9, 2016, to be held at South Boston’s DCR Carson Beach. The event had typically been held in September, but has now moved to the spring. Race for the Cure is the signature fundraising event for Susan G. Komen®.

“The Boston Race for the Cure is our largest fundraising event and is what allows us to support breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in our local communities as well as research to find a cure,” said Lori van Dam, CEO of Susan G. Komen Southern New England. “Our April Race will give participants the opportunity to throw off their winter doldrums and get outdoors to raise money for a terrific cause. The Race will always be an uplifting celebration of survivors and a forum to honor those we’ve lost, and we are looking forward to seeing those beautiful views from Carson Beach.”

Race for the Cure includes the New Balance certified 5K run and a 5K walk—a 3.1 mile course—and participants can choose whether they would like to be timed. Youth under 16 may take part in the timed or untimed 5k or participate in the Kids Fun Run; registration for the Fun Run is not required. Survivors are encouraged to join Komen Southern New England at the Survivor Breakfast, which begins at 7:30 AM, followed by the survivor procession.

Komen Southern New England is offering a tiered registration system for all participants. Regular registration fees are in effect currently and will increase by $10 on Monday, March 28. Coupon codes for discounted registration will not be offered. The complete fee schedule is available at KomenSouthernNewEngland.org.

“Race for the Cure is a day for supporters of all ages,” continues van Dam. “We encourage area residents to grab their whole family, their friends and loved ones and create a team. We also want to remind participants that the funds raised support families right here in Massachusetts. At Komen, we know that together we can end breast cancer forever.”

Seventy-five percent of Komen Southern New England’s net proceeds support local breast cancer programs across Massachusetts and the remaining twenty-five percent is invested in research to find the causes and cures for the disease. For more information about Komen Southern New England’s mission or to register for the Race for the Cure, visit KomenSouthernNewEngland.org.