This year’s CIBC Run for the Cure is moving online due to ongoing restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, a first since its inception in 1992.
The run, which usually has more than 85,000 participants and brings in more than $17 million annually for cancer research and advocacy, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, with the online event starting at 12:30 p.m.
On the day of the run, P.E.I. residents are invited to watch the live-streamed opening ceremonies on Facebook or YouTube, before heading out to walk or run in their neighbourhood.
Including both physical and virtual components, the run will see participants using the new CIBC Run for the Cure mobile app and website to create and customize their own virtual runner, fundraise to unlock rewards and track their activity.
To register or donate, visit cibcrunforthecure.com.