CONQUERING CANCER
ONE MILE AT A TIME
Concern is an official charity partner with the Los Angeles Marathon and LA 5K. Funds raised by TEAM CONCERN and their charity partners support cancer research and special grant gifts outside of research.
Join Team Concern in the Fight Against Cancer!
Concern Foundation, the official charity partner of the LA Marathon, is leading a mission to fund lifesaving cancer research and support programs for patients and their families. This year, we’re teaming up with a group of organizations under the banner of Team Concern to participate in the 2026 LA 5K and Los Angeles Marathon to continue paving the way toward a world without cancer.
For the past 18 years, Team Concern has raised over $2 million, fueling groundbreaking cancer research and vital patient services both locally and globally. Join us in our 18th year and be part of the fight against cancer!
How to Sign Up for a Race:
Choose Your Race: Select the race you’d like to participate in by clicking the appropriate registration button below.
Pay the Registration Fee: During checkout, be sure to select the organization you’re running with under the “Additional Information” section.
Complete the Official Registration Form: After your payment is complete, you’ll be automatically redirected to the official Los Angeles Marathon registration form. You’ll also receive an email from Bloomerang with a link to the form. If you don’t see the email, be sure to check your spam or junk folder.
Complete the registration form and enter your credit card information again. You will not be charged again for registration or for any unmet fundraising goals.
Important: If you’re registering multiple runners, each participant must complete their own registration form, even if you’ve already made a single payment for all participants.
Personalize Your Fundraising Page: Once you’ve registered, your fundraising page will be created automatically. Click “Go to My Fundraising Account” to personalize your page, join your fundraising team, and start sharing your fundraising efforts.
Receive Your Confirmation: After you submit the official registration form, you’ll receive a confirmation email from The McCourt Foundation.
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LA 5K
Sat. March 6, 2027
$45 entry fee
$150 minimum fundraising commitment
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Charity Half
Sun. March 7, 2027
$150 entry fee - limited spots!
$650 minimum fundraising commitment
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LA Marathon
Sun. March 7, 2027
$200 entry fee - limited spots!
$650 minimum fundraising commitment
Last day to register is at noon, February 11, 2027 or at sellout, whichever comes first.
Please note that all full marathon and charity half marathon runners will need to pick up their bib on Friday, March 5 or Saturday, March 6 at the LA Marathon Expo. There will be no exceptions. Those participating at the LA 5K may pick up their bib race morning.
There are no refunds, transfers, or deferrals of the 2027 Los Angeles Marathon for any reason including an event cancellation, event conducted at a shorter distance or virtual event, or the event being rescheduled.
This year, Concern Foundation is teaming up with the following organizations to raise funds for cancer research and important programs for cancer patients and their families.
Who is part of Team Concern?
Curious to see how much we've raised so far?
Can't Join Us but Still Want to Help Conquer Cancer?
Even if you can't participate in the LA Marathon or LA 5K, you can still make a difference! There are two impactful ways you can support Team Concern and our mission to conquer cancer:
1. Create a Fundraising Page:
Become a champion for cancer research by creating your own fundraising page. Rally your friends, family, and community to join the fight against cancer. Every dollar raised brings us closer to a cure!
2. Donate to Team Concern:
Support our runners and help fuel cancer research by making a direct donation. Your generous contribution ensures we can continue to make strides in conquering cancer, one mile at a time.
