The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the New Jersey Miles for Melanoma 5K
Morristown, NJ (August 28, 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, caregivers and thrivers. This year we will be hosting our annual New Jersey event on Sunday, September 21 at Ginty Field Park at 7:30 AM ET. Opening Ceremonies will start at 8:30 AM ET and our race will kick off promptly at 9:00 AM ET. Join us early and take advantage of our fun event day activities including a photobooth, outdoor games, glitter tattoos, kids’ activity packet and lots of giveaways from our local sponsors.
The 5K walk/run will bring together the New Jersey melanoma community with a goal of raising $60,000 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 New Jersey event this September. The 2025 local sponsors include Castle Biosciences, Certified Dermatology, EltaMD, Pfizer and Replimune. 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 New Jersey Miles for Melanoma – Melanoma Research Foundation. Regular rate registration will close on Thursday, September 18 at 11:59 pm ET.
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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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