Colorado 81K Challenge

📅 Date: June 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Tallman Meadow Park
12335 Canterberry Parkway, Parker, CO 80138

Move With Purpose. Make an Impact.

We invite you to join us for the 2026 Colorado 3K/5K Walk/Run for Kidney Cancer—a meaningful, family-friendly event bringing our community together to support those affected by kidney cancer.

Participants are welcome to walk or run the 3K or 5K route—or simply move any distance you’re comfortable with. Every step helps raise awareness and supports life-saving kidney cancer research.

The morning will include:

🌯 Breakfast burritos
🥤 Non-alcoholic beverages
🎶 Music
🧡 Opportunities to learn about kidney cancer and support important research

Whether you walk, run, cheer, or simply come to support others, your presence truly matters. We encourage everyone to participate and bring friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors.

Led by a Survivor. United for a Cure.

The Colorado team is led by kidney cancer survivor Maritza Job Giordano.

Maritza understands firsthand the challenges that come with a kidney cancer diagnosis—the fear, uncertainty, and determination it takes to keep moving forward. Her story is a powerful reminder of why this event matters.

Every step taken on June 14 honors patients like Maritza who are fighting today and supports the research that gives families hope for tomorrow.

When our community shows up, we remind patients that they are not alone.

Why the 81K Challenge?

This year, 81,000 people will be diagnosed with kidney cancer, and more than 600,000 people in the United States are currently living with the disease.

The Kidney Cancer Association created the 81K Challenge to raise awareness and fund research focused on better treatments—and ultimately, a cure.

Recent funding cuts have reduced kidney cancer research funding by nearly $50 million annually, making community support more important than ever.

Together, we can turn awareness into action.

How to Register

Signing up is simple:

1. Click “Join the 81K Challenge.”

2. Create your personal page to secure your spot.

3. Donate the suggested $50 registration fee to your page.

⚠️ Important: During registration, please be sure to select the team: “Colorado 81K.” This ensures you are included with the Colorado event participants.

✔ A $50 donation includes an official 81K Challenge T-shirt.
✔ Donations are currently being matched by AVEO Oncology, doubling your impact.

With the match, your $50 donation has the impact of $100.

Registering as a Family

Families are welcome to register together under one shared page, making it easy for everyone to participate as a group.

While families may register on one page, a $50 donation per participant is encouraged. Each $50 contribution supports kidney cancer research and includes an official event T-shirt for that individual participant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up to attend?
Click “Join the Challenge.” You’ll be prompted to create a personal page to complete registration.

Do I have to fundraise?
No. Fundraising is optional. Simply donate the suggested $50 registration fee to your own page to complete your sign-up.

Is there a sponsor match this year?
Yes! AVEO Oncology is currently matching donations, which means every contribution goes twice as far.

Can I donate if I’m unable to attend?
Absolutely. Click “Donate to Participant” and select the Colorado Regional Challenge to support the cause even if you can’t join us in person.

Which funding source should I choose?
When prompted, please consider selecting “Research.” With recent funding losses, donations directed to research help drive critical scientific breakthroughs.

Help Spread the Word

Community participation is what makes this event powerful.

You can help by:

• Sharing the event with family and friends
• Posting about it on social media
• Inviting someone who may not yet have a connection to kidney cancer

The more people who join us, the greater the awareness, support, and hope we can create.

What Should I Wear?

Participants will receive an orange Kidney Cancer Association T-shirt at check-in. Feel free to wear additional orange to show your support—and most importantly, dress comfortably for walking or running.

🧡 We hope you’ll join us on June 14. Every step brings us closer to better treatments, stronger support for patients, and ultimately a cure.

Strong Alone. Unstoppable Together.

This isn’t just a walk or a run.

It’s a community standing beside survivors.
It’s honoring those we love.
It’s funding research that changes outcomes.
It’s hope in motion.

Join Maritza.
Join the movement.
Join us on June 14. 🧡