The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Twin Cities Miles for Melanoma 5K
Twin Cities, MN (July 17, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, supporters, care partners and thrivers. This year we will be hosting our annual Twin Cities event on Sunday, August 10 at Lake Phalen Park at 7:30 AM CT. Opening Ceremonies will start at 8:30 AM CT and our race will kick off promptly at 9:00 AM CT. We are excited to share that Wren Clair, KARE 11 Meteorologist, will be returning as our emcee on event day! Wren joined KARE 11 back in May and before joining the team, Wren was an evening Meteorologist at KSTP in St. Paul. Plus, Local Sponsor, Allina Health Cancer Institute, will be hosting on-site and complimentary skin screenings on event day!
The 5K walk/run will bring together the Twin Cities melanoma community with a goal of raising $53,000 in support of critical melanoma research.
In addition to raising essential funds to support melanoma research, this event helps elevate public awareness around early detection and prevention of cutaneous melanoma and educate about rare melanoma subtypes. The Miles for Melanoma program also highlights the importance of sun safety and scheduling annual dermatological skin checks.
The MRF team is thrilled to welcome a wide range of new and returning local and national sponsors to the Twin Cities event this August. The 2025 local sponsors include AAPA Associated Anesthesiologists, Allina Health Cancer Institute, Castle Biosciences, Dermatology Specialists, First Bank & Trust, Minnesota Oncology, Pfizer and Pinnacle Dermatology. Our National Prevention Partner is Neutrogena and our National Apparel Partner is Coolibar.
All in-person and registered participants will receive our Miles for Melanoma UPF50+ Coolibar shirt. To register for this year’s event, visit 2025 Twin Cities Miles for Melanoma – Melanoma Research Foundation. Regular rate registration will close on Thursday, August 7 at 11:59 pm CT.
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About the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research to develop effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous melanoma and the melanoma rare subtypes. The MRF is a dedicated advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.
The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers. More information is available at www.melanoma.org. Find the MRF on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
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