Hundreds of San Diego residents will run or walk through Mission Bay Park in the Undy Run 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 5. The 5K event, which starts at 2688 East Mission Bay Drive, is held by the Colon Cancer Alliance, which encourages participants to wear silly boxers, briefs or costumes in support of knocking colon cancer out of the top three cancer killers. For more information, visit www.undyrunwalk.org. Instead of typical running gear, attendees sport a variety of eye-catching attire, including themed underwear or boxers, frilly tutus, superhero capes, or head-to-toe costumes. You can get creative with their style choice and team spirit.
Throughout the year the Colon Cancer Alliance hosts more than 19 Undy Run/Walk’s in major cities throughout the United States. Money raised through this annual event benefits the California Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C4). The fundraiser also supports national prevention, research and patient support initiatives of the Colon Cancer Alliance.
While it’s one of the most preventable cancers, colon cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. In 2016, it is estimated that nearly 135,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer, and more than 49,000 will die from the disease. In California alone, there have been 13,930 diagnoses and 5,150 colon cancer deaths in the past year. Everyone over the age of 50 or with a family history of colon cancer should know that a colonoscopy can save lives. Info:
Colon Cancer Alliance hosts annual fundraising Undy Run/Walk.
Family-friendly event encourages participants to run brave and knock out colon cancer.
On March 5 at 7 a.m., run starts 8 a.m., Mission Bay Park, 2688 East Mission  Bay Drive.
Bravely run through the city streets wearing boxers and briefs.
www.undyrunwalk.org, and click on San Diego.
In addition to the 5K, the event also features an all-ages 1-mile fun run.