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Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!

Date
May 22, 2027
Distance
5K
Price
$35
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From the Organizer

Join Project Purple for Steps for a Cure 5k: Battle Thrive Live Run!

In 2020, Robin Schroeder underwent a Whipple procedure after being diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET). After years of recovery, determination, and crossing countless finish lines, she learned in late 2025 that her cancer had returned and progressed to Stage IV.

Instead of letting that diagnosis define her, Robin chose to keep moving forward.

A passionate runner, advocate, wife, mother, and believer in finding joy in every day, she has completed numerous half marathons and marathons since her original surgery. Running became more than exercise—it became a symbol of resilience, hope, and the power of putting one foot in front of the other, no matter the obstacles.

As Race Director of Steps for the Cure: Battle • Thrive • Live • Run, Robin is proud to bring this event to the communities of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. In partnership with Project Purple, she hopes to raise awareness, support pancreatic cancer research, and create a meaningful event that honors survivors, remembers loved ones, and inspires hope for everyone impacted by this disease.

Her message is simple:

Battle with courage. Thrive with purpose. Live with gratitude. Run toward hope.

Because every step matters, and every step brings us closer to a cure. Register Today! 💜 

Robin Schroeder - Project Purple Ambassador
Race Director, Steps for the Cure: Battle • Thrive • Live • Run

All registered participants will receive race day t-shirt and bib. 

Be sure to be on the lookout for some fun fundraising incentive prizes in which you can unlock!

Event Information

8:00 AM - Volunteers Arrive and Set-Up

9:00 AM - Packet Pick-Up and Registration Opens

10:00 AM - Race Begins!

Events

Steps for a Cure 5K Battle Thrive Live Run$35

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

75°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

40%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Express Ap, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:10 AMSunset 8:54 PMDaylight 14h 44m

Host City

About Toledo, OH

Population

268,461

as of 2023

City Elevation

594 ft

Nearest Airport

TOL

Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 16 mi

Major Hub

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 38 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!
Date
May 22, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!?
Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run! is a running race held in Toledo, Ohio on May 22, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!?
Saturday, May 22, 2027 in Toledo, Ohio at 4659 Airport Hwy. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!

May 22, 2027

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