Your Next Step is the Cure 5K
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About the Race
Your Next Step is the Cure will embark on its ninth year of bringing awareness and raising funds for a rare cancer called Ocular Melanoma. Ocular melanoma is a rare cancer that affects six out of one million people each year; while strides have been made, unfortunately there is still work to be done as there is still no known cure. This year we are excited to announce that we are raising money for Dr. Smalley and Dr. Karreth's labs at Moffitt Cancer Center; their research teams continue to wo...
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How hard is the Your Next Step is the Cure 5K 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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