2025 Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Hensville Park-Downtown, Toledo, OH

Register today for Northwest Ohio’s 32nd annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! Join us downtown in Toledo and experience this one-of-a-kind race route. Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.

Days to Race

Special Announcement Early Bird Registration

Registration is now open!

Register before May 11 to take advantage of early bird registration.
Adult and Virtual participants are $25.
Youth and Virtual Youth participants are $15.

Our Progress

Raised $7,585.90

Our Goal $250,000.00

178 Registered and counting! Sign up today!

Event Day Details

Hensville Park-Downtown
N St. Clair St.
Toledo, OH
43604

Location

Schedule

7:00 | Hope Village, VIP, and Kids Zone opens
8:00 | Survivor activities start; survivor parade to follow
9:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony begins
9:30 a.m. | 5K Race/Walk begins; 1 mile family fun walk follows

Local Event FAQs

What is the cost to register?
Early Bird Registration Fees through Sunday, May 11th (Mother’s Day):
Adult/Virtual Adult: $25
Youth/Virtual Youth (under 18): $15

How long is the Race? The Race is approximately three miles. You may also choose to walk/run a one-mile route.

Can I walk the Race? Absolutely!

Where do I park? Free parking for all participants is located at various locations downtown.

Why We Race

Mary's Story

I’ve lost an aunt to breast cancer and over the years, some of my very best friends on my team have gone through a diagnosis. While I hate adding names to my Race bib, I know the money I raise supports crucial work to help find the cures to end breast cancer.

-Mary R.

Shirts/Packet Pick-up

2025 Race Shirt

Every registered participant will receive an event T-shirt. Shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be in special colors to recognize their role in our event.

Participants who register by Sunday, August 31, 2025 will have their shirts mailed prior to Race day, without exception. Those who register after Sunday, August 31, 2025 can get their shirt on Race morning at the Mud Hens Stadium.

Timing Chips

All 5K participants will receive a Race bib with a timing chip at no additional cost.

Race Results

We will list/post a link to Race results here within one week of the conclusion of the event.

Activities for Survivors and Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of our entire breast cancer community, especially people living with living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:

Hope Village Celebration | 8:00 a.m.

Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade | 9:00 a.m.

Three ways to help Susan G. Komen

Race for the Cure is Susan G. Komen’s premier 5K running event. Registration fees get you to the starting line, but your fundraising and generosity will help us cross the finish line to our vision of a world without breast cancer.


Fundraise

Every dollar you raise helps us drive research, provide care, unify communities and take action in our mission to end breast cancer.

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Donate on behalf of a participant

Ready to make a difference? Search for a participant or team now to donate on their behalf.

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Give to the event goal

Ending breast cancer needs all of us. Give directly to our event and help us reach our $250,000.00 goal.

Give

Fundraise and Get Rewarded

Our Race fundraisers are rewarded with amazing Komen swag!

Fundraisers ensure Komen can make a difference in the lives of people impacted by breast cancer. Race fundraisers earn points for every dollar raised to be redeemed for exclusive Komen swag. Visit https://www.komen.org/komenincentives to see all items available.

Program details: $1 raised = 1 point earned. Redeem at any time, as often as you like, for as many items as you like, based on your points available. Points expire after 18 months of no fundraising activity.

All items subject to availability. Incentive redemption account information will be sent via email from komenincentives@genumark.com when the first $100 is raised.

Visit ShopKomen to stock up on even more gear.

Hensville Park-Downtown Race Highlights

1 mile start with our lovely WTOL anchors, Chrys Peterson and Melissa Andrews.

5K participants line up at the start line on Summit.

Our beautiful Northwest Ohio Survivors at Hope Village.

The Northwest Ohio Race has 2 course options to participate in - the 5K run/walk is approximately 3.1 miles and the family fun walk is 1 mile. Whichever course you choose, this is a great opportunity to enjoy our beautiful downtown.

Leaderboard

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Top Teams

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Mobile App

Fundraise with the
Race for the Cure App

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Komen research funding has played a role in

all 19 breast cancer drugs approved by the FDA since 2012.

Your support helps develop more effective treatments for breast cancer patients.

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Thank You to Our National Sponsors

Thank You to Our Local Sponsors


Any public recognition and/or acknowledgment by Susan G. Komen® of a sponsor shall not be construed as an endorsement of its products or services.