
The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run is a running race on July 26, 2026 in Atlantic City, NJ, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation contributes to pediatric cancer research projects at St. Jude's Children Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, and Hadassah Hospital in Israel. The Foundation contributes all proceeds from each years race to pediatric cancer research at the various hospitals.
Registration on Race Day, begins at 6:30 am, until 7:25 am. The cost to register on race day is $40.00. Race medallion to all race finishers
The 2026 Race will be held on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Every participant and sponsor will receive our 2026 commemorative T-Shirt. So make sure we have your correct t-shirt size.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Sunday, 7/26
High
84°
Low
69°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
5%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
Population
38,486
as of 2023
City Elevation
5 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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3
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The Al Mackler Cancer Foundation Annual Run
Jul 26, 2026