Beat the Odds

A Race Against Cancer

Walk/Race & Fundraiser

New Location

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UAS Campus Courtyard

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New Location * UAS Campus Courtyard *

Celebrating 35 years!

August 15, 2026 • 9:00 A.M.
5K Run • 2 Mile Walk

Beat the Odds supports local cancer-related programs:

  • Lynne Wunsch Memorial Travel Fund

  • Seattle apartment for Cancer Connection clients

  • Cancer Connection Health Forum

  • Cancer support groups and retreats

  • "Let's Talk" peer to peer counseling

And More!

What 35 Years Means To Us

Cathy Bressette founded Beat the Odds in 1992. Cancer Connection took the reigns from Glacier Valley Rotary and it is now our signature fundraiser. Funds raised help your friends and neighbors in Southeast Alaska.

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Support

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Our great thanks to the following Hero sponsors!

Be a Part of it - Register Today!

A Free Race Tee to first 300 registered

New this year:

New Location (UAS)!

Live DJ!

Live auction!

Buy-it-now Prize Bundles!

When you register multiple people, please add them to the cart one at a time.

Beat the Odds 2026 Race Registration
from $30.00

August 15, 2026 • 9:00 A.M.       
5K Run • 2 Mile Walk

UAS Campus

Beat the Odds supports local cancer-related support programs such as the Lynne Wunsch Memorial Travel Fund, an apartment in Seattle for Cancer Connection clients, Cancer Connection Health Forum, cancer support groups, retreats, and our "Let's Talk" program for survivors. Cathy Bressette founded Beat the Odds in 1992. Glacier Valley Rotary stepped in and then graciously passed it to Cancer Connection to be our signature fundraiser. Funds raised help your friends and neighbors in SE Alaska.

To register multiple people please add them one at a time to the cart.