Outpace Cancer Race

Outpace Cancer is a 10K/5K race and one-mile walk in Oklahoma City hosted by OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. This family-friendly event helps create community and support for those fighting cancer and their support systems. After the race, you can enjoy the best post-race party – the Bring Your Pace Bash.

If you are unable to join us in OKC, you can participate in the virtual option. All virtual runners will have the opportunity to receive the same exclusive items (t-shirt, medal, bracelets) as in-person runners. You can upload your time following your run to the registration website to be included on the leaderboard.

(Strollers are welcome. No bicycles or electric scooters allowed. Only ADA certified pets allowed)

The 2026 event will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center on the OU Health campus.

Help us reach our goal of raising $175,000.00 for cancer research and cancer patient support.

• Your registration supports the Stephenson Cancer Center Emergency Fund.
• This fund allows supports for patients and the unexpected financial emergencies that can come with cancer treatment including lodging, food, transportation and medication assistance.  

You will have the opportunity to support other areas of research and support at Stephenson Cancer Center by donating. Click the donate button to learn more!

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

2026 Sponsor Levels and Benefits coming soon

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please email Emily Allison at emily-banfield@ou.edu 

• Participant Parking Map - Coming Soon 

• Certified 10K Course Map - Coming Soon

• Certified 5K Course Map - Coming Soon

Packet Pick Up 

Times and Details Coming Soon! 

You can pick up packets for your friends and family.

Packets will also be available to pick up on race day, but we encourage all participants to pick up their packet prior to race day. Make sure to arrive early if you are picking up your packet on race morning.

Outpace Cancer Race storyboards are a special way to share your story or commemorate and honor someone in your life who has been affected by cancer. It also provides a visual reminder for everyone who participates in Outpace Cancer on our "why" — and that is to lessen the burden of cancer for all Oklahomans.

 
These signs will be printed and installed along the Start/Finish line of the race for all runners to see. You will not be able to take your sign at the end of the race as we use these signs year after year.

In order to have a storyboard created you must fill out the form linked below and submit a picture per the instructions on the form. The deadline for storyboards is February 20, 2026 at 5 p.m. Filling out this form does not guarantee your board will be printed. If there are issues with your submission, including photo quality, we may not able to produce your board. Time permitting, we will contact you with any issues.
 
The form will close on February 20, 2026 at 5 p.m. Please reach out to our special events manager, Emily Banfield Allison at emily-banfield@ouhsc.edu or (405) 271-2876 if you have any questions. 

Form will open December 15th 

• Event Site Opens: 7 a.m.

• 10K Race Start: 8 a.m.

• 5K Race Start: 8:10 a.m.

• 1-Mile Walk Start: 9 a.m.

• Awards Ceremony: 9:45 a.m.

• Event Ends: 11:00 a.m.