RACE CANCELED - PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR 2027 DETAILS
GOOD NEWS!
We are hosting an “Unofficial” 2026 Dash for Detection.
EVEN BETTER NEWS!
We have partnered with the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology who is holding their annual meeting in Denver at the same time.
We are keeping it simple this year without a lot of fanfare but with much enthusiasm. We feel strongly about coming together to honor our advocacy mission and raise awareness for the importance of early oral cancer detection. Community is at the heart of this race — and we are fortunate to align with this dental specialty organization to make it even more meaningful.
Event Details:
Time: 7:00 AM
Date: Sunday, April 12
Location: City Park Pavilion (2001 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205)
Cost: Free (donations are welcome and appreciated)
We’ll gather at 7:00 AM for breakfast burritos and coffee, and begin our walk promptly at 7:30 AM as we walk in solidarity for oral cancer awareness.
We encourage everyone to wear a previous Dash for Detection shirt or a maroon shirt, the color dedicated to oral cancer awareness.
Please take a moment to complete this interest form so we can plan accordingly and order the right amount of food: https://forms.gle/Fwv1VVnLNWsvEYBg9
We hope to see you there as we continue this important mission together.
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We regret to inform you that the 2026 Dash for Detection: Oral Cancer Awareness 5K has been canceled. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to secure the necessary credentialing to move forward with the event this year.
All registered participants will receive a refund of their race registration fees within the next few weeks. No further action is needed on your end.
While this is not the news we hoped to share, please know that our commitment to raising awareness for oral cancer and supporting those currently battling the disease—as well as honoring those we have lost—remains unwavering. We are already exploring alternative options and beginning preparations to ensure the 2027 race is even bigger and better than ever.
Thank you for your understanding, continued support, and belief in the mission of Dash for Detection.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
All my best,
Riley Spillar
riley.spillar@cuanschutz.edu
Place
Denver, CO US 80205
Description
***RACE POSTPONED TO 2027***
We regret to inform you that the 2026 Dash for Detection: Oral Cancer Awareness 5K has been canceled. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to secure the necessary credentialing to move forward with the event this year.
All registered participants will receive a full refund of their race registration fees within the next few weeks. No further action is needed on your end.
While this is not the news we hoped to share, please know that our commitment to raising awareness for oral cancer and supporting those currently battling the disease—as well as honoring those we have lost—remains unwavering. We are already exploring alternative options and beginning preparations to ensure the 2027 race is even bigger and better than ever.
Thank you for your understanding, continued support, and belief in the mission of Dash for Detection.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns,
All my best,
Riley Spillar
riley.spillar@cuanschutz.edu
ORAL CANCER INFORMATION & TOOL KIT
For the patient: https://agdfoundation.org/resources/oral-cancer-toolkit/i-am-a-patient/
For the dental professional: https://agdfoundation.org/resources/oral-cancer-toolkit/i-am-a-dental-professional/
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