Walk/Run

WHAT: Walk or run a 5K and fundraise to help cure cancer faster. 
Registration opens in spring 2027!

WHEN:  Saturday, August 14, 2027

WHERE: Start at the University of Washington and finish at Gas Works Park.

WHO: All ages!

REGISTRATION FEE: $75*

FUNDRAISING MINIMUM: $250+

WHERE THE MONEY GOES: Choose to fundraise for the area of work at Fred Hutch Cancer Center that is most meaningful to you, including a specific disease area, program, researcher, or clinician. Every dollar you raise will fuel groundbreaking discoveries at Fred Hutch, thanks to generous event sponsors and supporters.

2027 Registration and Fundraising Minimums

5K Walk/Run

AGE (AS OF AUG. 14) REGISTRATION FEE* FUNDRAISING MINIMUM JERSEY OR SHIRT FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY & SATURDAY CELEBRATION
25+ $75 $250 T-shirt Included
18 – 24 $75 $100 T-shirt Included
10 – 17 $35 $0 T-shirt Included
0 – 9 $0 $0 T-shirt Included

*Reduced registration fees are available for people who have or have had cancer and Fred Hutch and UW Medicine employees.
+Fundraising minimums must be met by Thursday, September 30, 2027.

Laura McCain stands in front of the I Obliteride for wall
“I love the community and opportunity to take action. Obliteride gives me hope that Fred Hutch’s work will help other families avoid the pain of losing loved ones.”

— Laura McCain, 5K walker, 9-year participant

Fundraise and Take Action

When you register for Obliteride, every dollar you raise will fuel groundbreaking discoveries at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, thanks to generous event sponsors and supporters. You can choose to raise money for the area of work at Fred Hutch that is most meaningful to you, including a specific disease area, program, researcher, clinician, or our cancer research greatest need. We’ll provide you with the tools to reach out to family and friends and fundraise with confidence!

A team poses for a photo at Obliteride

Join a Team!

Teams are for everyone, and a great way to stay motivated and make friends while fundraising for a cause you are passionate about. You can also work together to not only meet your fundraising goals but go above and beyond for leading-edge research! Teams can include riders, walkers, runners, virtual participants, and volunteers. 

Powerful, Together!

Obliteriders take action and make a difference.

Obliteride Is for Everyone!

Take action to help cure cancer faster.