Both the beachfront and the Peninsula will be well represented, as well as being part of the route, in the annual Susan G. Komen San Diego Race for the Cure 5k & one-mile walk-run to be held Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19.
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day is a 60-mile walk for women and men who are ready to end breast cancer forever. Participants raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health and raising funds to help support breast cancer research and community outreach programs.
During the past 14 years and 156 events, the Komen 3-Day has raised more than $820 million, which Komen has used to save lives and make huge strides in breast cancer research. In 2016, Susan G. Komen set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026.
Seventy-five percent of the net proceeds raised by the Susan G. Komen 3-Day help Susan G. Komen support the global research program and other mission objectives, while the remaining 25 percent helps affiliates support local programs including medical assistance, patient navigation and provider education — all of which support Komen’s Bold Goal.
Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer unsuccessfully with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and long hospitalization, Komen spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer.
Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and commitment to making a difference, her sister, Nancy G. Brinker, promised Komen that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer and help women who were suffering.
The race will be scheduled as follows:
Friday, Nov. 17:
The San Diego 3-Day will begin with an inspirational Opening Ceremony at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. After lunch on the beach, the route will continue south through La Jolla and Pacific Beach, finishing in Mission Bay Park where participants will camp.
Saturday, Nov. 18:
On Saturday morning, participants will walk by SeaWorld before heading towards the ocean. The route will showcase Ocean Beach, Point Loma and the beautiful homes along the ocean in Sunset Cliffs. The second half of the route will travel along the ocean boardwalk in Mission Beach and Pacific Beach before heading east.
Sunday, Nov. 19:
The final day begins with a tour through Pacific Beach heading to the pedestrian path on the east side of Mission Bay Park. After lunch in Mission Hills, the route will tour Hillcrest, Balboa Park, and Downtown. The route will end in East Village with a celebratory Closing Ceremony at Petco Park.
For more information, visit www.The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY. Connect on Facebook at Facebook.com/The3Day, @Komen3Day.
