Austin, TX
Race to Cure Sarcoma raises awareness for a rare type of cancer
AUSTIN, Texas – More than 400 walkers and runners lined up for the Race to Cure Sarcoma 5K Saturday morning, March 21st, at Mueller Lake Park in East Austin.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
This was the second year for Austin to host the race, one of 14 held across the country.
Race participants included sarcoma survivors who wore yellow survivor shirts and were recognized during the pre-race ceremony.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
Supporters came together to remember those lost and to rally around those fighting the disease.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
CBS Austin’s Chikage Windler ran the 5K, which looped three times around Mueller Lake. The event also included a 1-mile option.
Race finishers received medals and cheers.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
The race raises money for the Sarcoma Foundation of America, a nonprofit that funds research, education, and outreach for this rare type of cancer.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
Sarcoma is a cancer that forms in bones or connective tissues. It has over 100 different subtypes, which makes it much more difficult to treat. According to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, over 236,000 people are living with Sarcoma in the US.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
The largest team at the Austin Race to Cure Sarcoma was the Aubrie Peña Legacy Foundation Team. They had over 150 members take part in honor of Aubrie Peña, who lost her battle with Sarcoma two years after her diagnosis in 2022.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
Aubrie Peña’s mother Maria hopes to grow the race in years to come, and welcomes volunteers who would like to help raise awareness about sarcoma.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)
Plans are already being made for the 2027 Austin Race to Cure Sarcoma. You can find the list of future race dates nationwide here.
Race to Cure Sarcoma (Chikage Windler)