FAQs

The 27th Annual event is on Sunday, October 27, 2024 on the campus of U.C.L.A. in West Los Angeles. In addition, participants across the country have the option of participating in the virtual LACC in their own cities, states and neighborhoods. The event benefits The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

The LA Cancer Challenge takes place on the beautiful UCLA campus. It starts and finishes in Wilson Plaza.

The 5K is 3.1 miles around the UCLA campus.

Please click here for the complete Race Day Schedule.

Our race offers the option for runners to be chip timed. Each runner will wear a chip timed bib number on the front of their body with a timing chip attached. The chip identifies runners as they cross electronic mats placed at the finish line. Bib numbers and chips can be picked up on race morning, or at Packet Pick Up.

Yes, children of all ages are welcome. Children being pushed in strollers do not need to register. Children running need to be registered. Adults can bring their children and either walk the 5K with them, push them in a stroller, or leave them with another adult from your party in the expo area while you race. (There will be lots for kids to do but they need to be supervised). Each year we have children as young as five walk or run the entire 5K. We also ask that families walking the race start at the back of the line and allow the competitive runners to take off first.

Our Fit Family Expo will feature food and beverage samples from our sponsors.

Please, for the safety of all runners, bikes, rollerblades, dogs, scooters, heelies, etc are not permitted along the race course. We encourage you to bike, blade or scooter to UCLA, just not along the course with the runners and walkers.

If you would like to save time on race morning, you can come pick up your running bib, timing chip, t-shirt and gift bag at Packet Pick Up.

If you cannot make it to Packet Pick Up, that's ok too! Simply arrive with ample time on race morning and proceed to the Pre-Registration Area.

The LA Cancer Challenge is a Halloween celebration too! We encourage runners & walkers to attend in costume. Tutus, capes, wigs, headwear and festive outfits make our event unique! However, the LACC is a family-friendly event and we will enforce the following Costume Policy.

- Costumes may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
- Masks are not allowed to be worn at all.
- Costumes may not contain any weapons, whatsoever, that could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
- Costumes may not contain sharp objects or materials that may accidentally harm another LACC participant.

We have an app for that! Use our Good Move app to track your steps, whether on your daily walks or weekly training runs. Good Move links to existing fitness trackers or the tracking on your phone and you’ll earn points for your movement. Plus, with every activity you’ll be able to easily share your fundraising link with your community. Join your peers on the leaderboard, earn great fundraising incentives, and help make an impact in our community.

A virtual walk/run can be completed any time, place and at any pace you choose. Take a stroll or jog in your neighborhood, time a 5K on your treadmill, use technology to count your steps walking at home or (if local and state guidelines allow) select a park, walking path or location where you can walk or run while practicing social distancing. The choice is yours! We encourage a fun costume or simply wearing purple on Sunday, October 27th.

There are plenty of ways to make your virtual walk/run special! Start with our Purple Spirit Box including awareness wristbands, purple ribbons and more. Honor your loved one by wearing a tribute bib or wear a LACC event bib. Invite family and friends to join you and select a location that brings you joy, whether it's a nature hike, a walk along the beach or lake, or a run through your favorite neighborhood. Get creative and don't forget to share on social media and tag us!

Yes! Check out our virtual event tips and resources where you'll find lots of suggestions.

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No, the sale, transfer, or duplication of a race entry/bib is strictly prohibited. All entry fees are non-refundable and are considered a donation to the Hirshberg Foundation.

A team is a group of co-workers, neighbors, friends, family, or fellow students who can raise money together to compete for team prizes and run/walk together on the day of the LA Cancer Challenge. A team can range anywhere from 5 to more than 200 members.

Yes, see Teams page.

Yes, participants that have already registered can join your team. Simply email info@pancreatic.org with the participant's name and email address (if available) and we will transfer them to your team.

By creating a team in honor or memory of someone, you have taken the first - and biggest step towards doing something special for your loved one! On event day, there are a number of ways to honor your loved ones. In the meantime, check out our ideas for creating team spirit.

We’ve partnered with Bonfire to bring super soft, custom designed team t-shirts to all! Start with one of our templates or get creative and design your own. Proceeds from every shirt sold will go towards your fundraising.

You enter your Participant Center from the upper right hand corner of our home page. In your Participant Center, you can build or edit your personal or team webpage (you can edit the team webpage if you are the team captain), send emails to friends and family, enter offline donations, edit your profile, view your fundraising, and so much more. You need your username and password to enter your Participant Center. If you need help logging in, please contact us at info@pancreatic.org or 310-473-5121.

Yes! You can make a donation through your Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) as a tax-efficient way to manage charitable donations and make a difference for those impacted by pancreatic cancer. Learn more about DAF gifts and how to start the process.

Yes! Our Good Move app helps you fundraise on the go. Easily update your personal page and then email, text, or share it, all from the convenience of your phone. You can easily share your fundraising link directly with your community via text so it’s easy to send reminders and share photos. Join your peers on the leaderboard, earn great fundraising incentives, and help make a difference in our community. Be sure to download the app and share your page with your community today!

Plus, throughout the month of October, all your activities will earn points towards our LA Cancer Challenge goal. Be sure to download the app and start logging your training steps and sharing with your community!

All participants, whether running as an individual or as a part of a team, are eligible to receive the fundraising incentives. Even if you are a part of a team, you will still have your own personal web page to collect donations. Both you and your team will receive credit for all donations you collect.

Winners medals are given out to the first, second and third place finishers in 28 divisions (14 male and 14 female) for each race.

Everyone is encouraged to raise money to help us fight to cure pancreatic cancer. Your fundraising is how we fund our Seed Grant Program and provide free patient & family support services. Plus, we offer great fundraising prizes to keep you motivated! All the funds raised through the LA Cancer Challenge support the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. For more information, please visit www.pancreatic.org.

We encourage you to utilize our online fundraising system to add donations you have received. You can easily add cash and check donations into your Participant Center as pledges. If you receive check donations, please mail them to:

Hirshberg Foundation
2990 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 300C
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Donations can also be turned in on race day at the Registration Booth. Please note, any pledges turned in after race day will not be eligible for prizes.

If you or anyone you know would like to donate a prize, please fill out our Prize Donation Form. If you have questions, contact our?Raffle & Auction Coordinator, Julie Hirschberg at julie@pancreatic.org.

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Some will even provide a monetary grant for volunteer hours. Use our Matching Gift tool to see if you company will match. Be sure to tell your donors to check as well. Your fundraising can go twice as far with matching gifts!

We’ve partnered with Bonfire to help you design a great team shirt and raise funds in the process. Show off your team spirit with a custom design or keep it easy with one of our templates. Bonfire will print and ship all shirts directly to your supporters. Plus, proceeds from every shirt sold go towards your fundraising.

Volunteers are a huge part of making the LA Cancer Challenge a memorable event for everyone. Some volunteer tasks can be to help set up the event, assist at the booths, hand out water and medals to runners, and cheer the runners on at the finish line.

You should arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled shift. Go directly to the Volunteer Check-In Booth in the Expo. You will need to sign in, get a volunteer shirt, and fill out a name tag.

We encourage everyone to carpool or use a ride share app. Uber/Lyft Drop Off Address is UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Saturday: Parking is available in UCLA Lot 4 for a fee. Details are here.

Sunday: Volunteer Parking is free, but space is limited. Volunteer Parking is at Marymount High School, 10643 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

It is a short walk from Marymount to the Volunteer Check-In at UCLA’s Dickson Court, so please give yourself ample time to park and walk over.

All volunteers will be provided with a volunteer t-shirt. You can wear a family-friendly costume, dress in purple (our awareness color), or other comfortable clothing. This is an outdoor event, so shade will be limited. We encourage you to wear a hat, sunglasses, and most importantly sunscreen!

Water and snacks will be available.

Please leave big purses and backpacks at home. We do not have any storage space at the event and cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Signed service letters will be provided at the end of your shift upon request.

Final instructions are emailed out to each volunteer one week before the event. If you haven’t received an email by October 22, please check your spam folder.

If you have any questions, please email Joselyn at joselyn@pancreatic.org