Melanoma Research Foundation’s New Jersey Miles for Melanoma 5K Celebrates Two Decades of Bringing the Community Together
Morristown, NJ (September 15, 2026) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its New Jersey Miles for Melanoma 5K, bringing together melanoma patients, survivors, caregivers, families and supporters for two decades of community, remembrance, hope and impact. This year’s milestone event will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Ginty Field Park, marking 20 years of the New Jersey community coming together to raise awareness and support critical melanoma research, education and advocacy. Participants are invited to join us bright and early at 7:30 AM ET for check-in, followed by opening ceremonies at 8:30 AM ET and the official race kickoff at 9:00 AM ET. All in-person and registered participants will receive our 2026 Miles for Melanoma Cabana Life UPF 50+ race shirt!
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 the importance of early detection and prevention of cutaneous (skin) melanoma and inform all about the 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 proud to welcome an incredible group of partners supporting this year’s New Jersey Miles for Melanoma 5K. We’re grateful for the support of our local sponsors, including Bristol Myers Squibb, Castle Biosciences, Certified Dermatology, Natera, New York Presbyterian and Pfizer. We’re also thankful for Neutrogena, our National Prevention Partner, and Cabana Life, our National Apparel Partner.
To register for this year’s event, visit 2026 New Jersey Miles for Melanoma – Melanoma Research Foundation. Regular rate registration will close on Thursday, September 24 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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