Regional Challenge: Greater Austin Area

Date:  April 12, 2025

Time:  9:30 am

Location: Lake Pflugerville Trail | Pflugerville, TX

Challenge:  5K Walk/Run

Challenge Details: Join Team Austin for an 81-minute walk around the scenic Lake Pflugerville Trail—just 15 minutes outside of Austin! Lace up your comfiest sneakers, bring your energy, and add a pop of orange to show your support. Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, every step makes a difference!

A special thanks to our sponsor TheNoExcuseCrew and in-kind sponsors AlphaGraphics Central Austin and Dazzle Coffee & Smoothies!

About the 81K Challenge:
Almost 81,000 people will be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year. Together, we can support kidney cancer research that changes lives. The KCA is challenging YOU with the 81K Challenge in honor of the patients fighting this disease and in pursuit of a cure.

The Challenge kicks off in March during Kidney Cancer Awareness Month and concludes on June 19th during World Kidney Cancer Day. Participants get creative and set a goal based on what they love. Ride your bike 8.1 miles, run for 81 minutes, or spend 81 minutes meditating – with a little imagination, there are no limits. No matter what you choose to do or how much money you raise, you’ll be joining a community of change-makers working to find a cure for kidney cancer.

We hope you’ll join our event! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and click JOIN on the right panel!

FAQs

• How do I sign up to come to the event? Sign up on this page by clicking the "Join the 81K Challenge" button (on the right on your computer and at the top on your phone). You'll then be prompted to create a personal page. 

• Do I have to create a personal page to sign up to come? Yes, I know that can be confusing but it's the only way for me to know who is coming. You don't have to do anything with your page, but if you'd like to, you can donate there and you can share it with others to receive donations.

• Is there a sponsor match this year? Yes, right now an oncology company is matching all donations made!

• How much do I need to raise for a t-shirt? $50 (or $25 since there's a sponsor match!)

• Do I have to raise money to come? No! Awareness is just as important as money so please come either way! (just don't forget to sign up!)

• Where can I donate if I can't come? If you're unable to attend the event in person, you can still donate here to my page or to the Austin team page. 

• Should I choose a specific funding source for my donation? If you donate, you'll be given a few choices for where you want your donation to go. I would encourage you to choose "Chromophobe Research." Chromophobe is my rare subtype (only 5% of all kidney cancers are chromophobe) and due to its rarity, there isn't much research being done and the only treatment option at this time is surgery. Any help toward researching Chromophobe is very much appreciated!

• How can I help spread the word? This is so important! Please share about the event with family and friends or on social media. Bring a family member or friend with you who doesn't have a connection to kidney cancer. The more people who come, the more awareness will be spread!