California 2026 March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk, April 26, 2026

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The 17th annual California March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk, a fundraising and awareness event to benefit the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation (AAMDSIF), will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2025 at Shoreline Park in Long Beach, CA, across from the Queen Mary. It will be a day of fun connecting with fellow patients and families.

Note: This is a new location compared with previous years, although in the same general area.

Everyone in California is invited!

The event will include:

• March for Marrow Walk
• March for Marrow 5K Run
• Group photo
• Team photos
• Silent auction
• Inspirational speakers
• Awards
• Moment of Remembrance
• Art projects for kids
• Music
• Vendor booths
• Refreshments

Marrowforums members are invited to support the AA&MDSIF by donating to Team Marrowforums. Just click the DONATE button.

Please help spread the word about this annual fundraiser. You are welcome to register and attend March for Marrow as well.

100% of all donations through Team Marrowforums go directly to the AAMDSIF.


Information

We will walk or run along the scenic marina near Shoreline Park. Virtual runners or walkers are welcome to register as well.

5K Run: Onsite registration begins at 7:00am. The Run starts at 8:00am. Awards will be given at 9:00am. Prices: $40 for adults, $20 for youth (age 6-17).

Walk: Onsite registration begins at 8:15am. The Walk begins at 9:45 after a group photo. Prices: $40 for adults, $20 for youth (age 6-17), free for age 5 and under (donations accepted), $50 for both the Run and the Walk.

Silent auction: 9:00am to 11:00am. Please pick up the items you win at 11:15am.


How to Support March for Marrow

We hope you'll donate to Team Marrowforums and support the AAMDSIF!

For full event details, see the event page. If you have questions, post them in this thread.


If you plan to attend this event, post in this thread to let other families know to look for you!

After the event, let us know what you thought of it.