This weekend in Rome is sure to be an eventful one! Not only do we have free museums, music and fun taking place on Saturday night with Night of the Museums, but the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is also taking place this weekend.Race for the Cure, the largest worldwide breast cancer awareness event, will take place in Rome, Italy on May 18th, May 19th and May 20th. Events are scheduled throughout Friday and Saturday, with the race taking place on Sunday. The race and events focus to raise funds, promote awareness and early detection,celebrate the women who have survived breast cancer, and honor those who have lost their lives to the disease.
You can participate in the 5km run, or the 2km walk. The cost to participate in either is €13. The deadline to register is 9:00 AM on May 20th. The race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 20th at 10:00 AM. The starting point is on Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, and the race route will take you through the heart of ancient Rome before returning to the Terme di Caracalla Stadium.
To participate in the race, you can register online at www.raceforthecure.it, at www.komen.it, or in person at the Race Village located at the Terme di Caracalla Stadium.
The Race Village, located at the Terme di Caracalla Stadium, will be open from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. There you will find activities and events for the whole family … sponsor booths, music, a children’s play area, and other entertainment. This is where you will also take your registration receipts and pick up the goody bag, t-shirt and race number you get for participating in the breast cancer awareness race.
Run, walk or just come out to show your support. It’s sure to be a fun-filled weekend geared toward a good cause!
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We do the Race for the Cure every year at my job. I had no idea it was an international fundraiser! We lost our co-founder to breast cancer in January. Thanks for raising more awareness!!
Krista
http://www.the-not-so-desperate-chef-wife.com
I am so sorry for your loss, Krista! Breast cancer impacts so many lives! I have participated in the Race for a Cure in the past, but never knew it was an international fundraiser until living here in Italy. I learned something new, too. 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to share with me.