Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to Close Five Columbus Streets Saturday Morning
Drivers in Columbus should prepare for road closures Saturday morning as the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure returns to the city.
The fundraising event supports breast cancer research, patient care programs, and advocacy initiatives. Organizers expect this year’s race to generate nearly $1 million to help individuals affected by breast cancer while advancing medical research and healthcare access efforts.
Nearly 7,000 participants have registered for the event, which features multiple race options, including a 5K walk or run, a 3.1-mile course, and a one-mile family walk. To accommodate the event, five streets across Columbus will be closed from 5 a.m. until noon on Saturday.
This year marks the 34th annual Race for the Cure in Columbus, which Susan G. Komen says is the organization’s largest race event in the nation.
According to Susan G. Komen, breast cancer affects one in eight women and one in 1,000 men during their lifetime. In Ohio alone, an estimated 11,400 people are expected to receive a breast cancer diagnosis this year, while approximately 1,580 people are projected to die from the disease.
Event organizers say funds raised from the race will directly support patient assistance programs and advocacy work.
“The money raised tomorrow is going to help patients through our patient care center, receive financial support, and receive patient navigation,” said Kate Watt with Susan G. Komen Community Development. “It’s also going to support advocacy efforts aimed at improving healthcare access across Ohio and the country.”
The event will also recognize breast cancer survivors during the Hope Village Celebration, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Survivors participating in the event will gather for a group photo at 7:50 a.m.
The Race for the Cure officially begins at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, with road closures remaining in place through noon.
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