Annual Event Raises Critical Funds for Lifesaving Research, Advocacy and Direct Patient Support, Driving Local Impact
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will bring together breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the Columbus Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Columbus community will come together to make sure no one faces breast cancer alone and help advance Komen’s mission to save lives through research, public policy, education and care.
This year, Komen aims to raise $1M at the Columbus Race for the Cure — funds that will help accelerate breakthroughs in breast cancer research, improve treatment outcomes and deliver vital, immediate support to those navigating a diagnosis. Proceeds from the event also support Komen’s Patient Care Center, a trusted, go-to source for timely, accurate breast health and breast cancer information, support and resources, as well as the work of Komen’s Center for Public Policy, which drives state and federal policies that ensure everyone can access the high-quality care they require.
Event Details: 2026 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure
WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026
WHERE: North Bank Park, Columbus, OH
WHO: Supporters, Survivors, People in treatment for breast cancer
REGISTER: www.komen.org/columbusrace
ADDITIONAL INFO: Registration is $45 per adult/virtual adult and $35 per youth/virtual youth
in the U.S., breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men in their lifetime. In 2026 alone, more than 320,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and nearly 43,000 women will die. Approximately 2,670 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 530 will die from it. However, some experts say one-third of breast cancer deaths in the U.S. could be prevented with universal access to modern treatments.
In Ohio, approximately 11,400 will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 1,580 will die from the disease this year. Susan G. Komen provides direct support to people in Ohio through its Patient Care Center. In fiscal year 2025, Komen provided assistance to 900 patients, including $358,400 in financial assistance to eligible people in active treatment or living with metastatic breast cancer.
“Komen’s work is not possible without the generous support of people in the Ohio community,” said Lindsay Grubaugh, Executive Director for Northeast and Central Ohio at Susan G. Komen. “By uniting survivors, people in treatment today, those living with metastatic disease, friends and family members, we can all make a difference in our efforts to detect breast cancers early and improve treatments for all types of breast cancer. Come out and join us on Race Day/Walk Day, as we unite this community around Komen’s goal of creating a world where we do not lose another life to this disease.”
Bank of America is the national presenting sponsor, Natera is the national premier sponsor and Guardant Health, Novartis, and Lily are national series sponsors for the MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events.
This year’s Komen Columbus Race for the Cure is made possible by the following local sponsors:
Abbott Nutrition, OSUCCC James, Meijer, Nationwide, FOE #3614, Honda, Karen Gandarillas Legacy, Kokosing Inc., Mount Carmel Health System, Pfizer, Schottenstein Property Group, Vicki Speakman Memorial Fund, UFCW Local 1059, Encova, Acloché, Hexion, OhioHealth and TOP Consulting.
