Participant Spots Still Available; Deadlines Approaching
Raleigh, N.C. [November 16, 2021] – The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, has announced their 2022 race calendar highlighting bucket list races in popular destinations across the U.S. Team V is the V Foundation’s endurance fundraising team. By joining Team V, runners have the opportunity to make their miles count for more as they train and fundraise for Victory Over Cancer®.
Members of Team V receive guaranteed race entry, a race shirt and support for training and fundraising. Some races also include a fundraising option for a complimentary hotel stay. Since 2014, Team V has raised more than $3 million for cancer research through runners’ participation in endurance events across the country, including the TCS New York City Marathon, Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, New York City Half Marathon and the Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon. Runners who have already registered for a race can still join Team V by selecting the ‘Fundraise Only’ option during registration.
Team V 2022 Race Calendar:
- Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – January 5-9
- Registration deadline: December 15, 2021
- Options include races from 5k to marathon or a combination of runs
- Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend – February, 24-27
- Registration deadline: February 3, 2022
- Options include races from 5k to half marathon or a combination of runs
- United Airlines New York City Half Marathon – March 20
- Registration deadline: Coming Soon
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon – October 9
- Registration deadline: January 31, 2022
- TCS New York City Marathon –November 6
- Registration deadline: Coming Soon
The V Foundation holds ten consecutive 4-star (highest) ratings from Charity Navigator, America’s largest evaluator of charities, and is among the top 2% of all charities evaluated. Additionally, the V Foundation is a GuideStar platinum-rated charity. For more information on how to join Team V and to view upcoming race schedules and deadlines, please visit v.org/teamv.
About the V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach and ESPN commentator. The V Foundation has funded nearly $290 million in cancer research grants nationwide. Event proceeds benefit cancer research funded by the V Foundation. The Foundation awards game-changing grants through a competitive process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Committee. For more information on the V Foundation, please visit v.org.
