Reach Athletes
Supporters nationwide participate in marathons and other athletic events to raise funds and awareness for Family Reach. Every step, pedal, and lift helps a family facing cancer access everyday needs like food and housing during treatment.
Join us in 2025!
Check out our exciting lineup of 2025 events and races below. If you are interested in an event or race that is not listed, you can still represent Family Reach! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Bring Reach Athletes to your company or community
Rally your employees, coworkers, friends, or community members around a cause by hosting a fitness event to benefit Family Reach. If you’re interested in hosting, we would be happy to share our tools for success and bring the Reach Athlete name to your next event!
Option 1 – Attend one of our events
Family Reach partners with gyms and studios across the country to host special events. See upcoming opportunities here.
Push the limits. Persist through the pain. Power forward. It’s what our Reach Athletes do for Family Reach. It’s also what our cancer heroes and their families must do as they endure months of uncertainty and financial barriers. Their courage and strength inspire Reach Athletes to train, navigate obstacles, and keep moving forward.
Think you have what it takes to run the 2020 Boston Marathon?
When: Monday, April 20, 2020
Where: Boston, MA
Fundraising minimum: $10,000
Availability: Bibs currently available
CLICK HERE for event details
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Want to run the largest marathon in the world with Family Reach? Now’s your chance, apply today!
When: Sunday, November 1, 2020
Where: New York, NY
Fundraising Minimum: $5,000 – $6,500
Availability: Limited Spots Available
CLICK HERE for more info and to apply today!
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Option 2 – “BYOB” – Bring your own bib!
Thousands of events are hosted across the country every day. Why not participate in one as a Reach Athlete? This means:
- You choose the event you want to participate in
- You register yourself and pay your own registration/entry fee
- You set your own fundraising goal (no minimum)
If you choose this option, register for your event first and then click the “Join Now” button below to become a part of Team Family Reach. We’ll set up your fundraising page and provide a fundraising toolkit.
Need inspiration? Click here to search for races across the country!
Running not your thing? You can register for any athletic or endurance event (obstacle courses, cycling competitions, etc.) and raise funds on behalf of our families.
Option 3 – Create your own event!
Know a gym willing to host a spin event or bootcamp? How about a studio interested in creating an enduring, three-hour yoga session? Whatever fundraising idea you have, we welcome it! This means:
- You find a studio or gym willing to donate space and/or host your event
- You promote the event and recruit other athletes to register
- You set your own fundraising goal (no minimum)
Create your own Reach Athlete event below:
Meet our fearless Reach Athlete Council
Benefits of being a Reach Athlete
- Get matched with a family to inspire you throughout your training
- Fundraising support including a toolkit and bi-weekly check-ins and bi-weekly video calls with the team
- Race training support
- Race entry to the event
- Reach Athlete inspirational pasta dinner
- Reach Athlete race singlet and branded apparel
- Post-race party
Kenji Freedman
Reach Athletes Founder
Jaclyn Alterwein
Fitness Pro & Breast Cancer Survivor
Dan Finkel
Runner & Member of Hurtin For Certain
Jeff Butterworth
Owner & Founder of RX Strength Training
Nicole Grant
Yoga Instructor
Erin Hynes
Reach Athlete
Kris Kaplan
Founder of Kickstart Clarity
Bela Santos
WBFF PRO Model, Owner BelaBody Fitness
Nicholas Tuccinardi
High School Teacher & Running EnthusiastThe mission of Reach Leadership is to raise funds and awareness for families facing the financial burden of cancer in our chapters’ own communities while helping students develop their skills and reach their goals.
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High school and college students
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Reach Leadership chapters
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Raised for families facing cancer
Starting a Reach Leadership chapter at your high school or university benefits the cancer community as well as you and your peers.
Be a leader
Set an example of empathy and compassion within your school and community
Make a difference
Create tangible change in the lives of families facing the financial barriers of cancer through fundraising and awareness campaigns
Develop your skills
Learn life and career skills like event planning, marketing and communication, financial responsibility, entrepreneurship, and time management
Grow your network
Connect with nonprofit industry professionals and other Reach Leaders at chapters across the country
