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Lobo Cancer Challenge
What Can You Do When You Support The Lobo Cancer Challenge? Bring People Together Support New Mexicans Fighting Cancer Provide Training for Future Scientists And More! The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center Albuquerque, New Mexico The annual Lobo Cancer Challenge community fundraiser helps the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center to deliver the best cancer care in the world right here in New Mexico. Our generous Event Sponsors make it possible for 100% of every single fundraising dollar raised by our Challengers to go directly to their choice of program in cancer patient treatment and support, advanced cancer research, community outreach, or education and training — because no one should have to face cancer alone. The Lobo Cancer Challenge event day, held at the UNM Lobo Football Stadium in September, features a 25 Mile Bike Ride, a 50 Mile Bike Ride, a 5K Run / Walk, a Stadium Stair Challenge, and a Cub Pack Fun Run for children ages 1-10, as well as a Virtual Challenger option. Sponsor booths populate a Participant Village, and games and activities are offered on the festive field in a celebration of community support. Your Fundraising Supports: The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only one in the New Mexico region designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center — in the top 3% of the nation’s elite cancer centers! This fundraising event helps us to deliver the best cancer care in the world. We are deeply grateful to our community for their tremendous support in helping all New Mexicans facing cancer. 2025 Event Photography from NM Photos Free to view and download for personal use. A One-of-a-Kind Event “I hope that people, when they come to the Lobo Cancer Challenge, feel that they are part of our family. They are part of our team. That the discoveries we make at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, the people that we help, the lives that we save are all because of them.” — Yolanda Sanchez, PhD, CEO What Inspires ou
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Registration & Pricing
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.50 | May 10 | May 21 |
| $45.00 | May 21 | Sep 26 | |
| 1 Miles | $40.50 | May 10 | May 21 |
| $45.00 | May 21 | Sep 26 | |
| 1K | $22.50 | May 10 | May 21 |
| $25.00 | May 21 | Sep 26 | |
| 25 Miles |
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