Run for the Roses

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX

Packet pickup on Saturday, Oct 17th, will take place from 10 AM - 4 PM
at Livestrong HQ, 623 W. 38th St, Austin, Tx, in the Sunflower Bank parking garage.
Visit our FAQs for more information.

Run for the Roses

Run for the Roses is a community-driven 5K and 10K run/walk coming to Austin on October 18, 2026, designed to bring people together in support of those impacted by cancer.

Set against the backdrop of Auditorium Shores, the event blends an accessible, traditional race experience with Livestrong's signature yellow-rose symbolism—honoring survivorship, remembering loved ones, and celebrating collective impact. Participants can join as runners or walkers, register at a level that works for them, and are encouraged to fundraise to deepen their impact and support Livestrong's mission.

Choose Your Distance

Thanks to our dedicated Sponsors for their support.

Run for the Roses happens because these partners believe Austin’s cancer survivors deserve more than a finish line. Their support fuels every mile, every yellow rose, and every Livestrong program that follows.

Run or walk the 5K for hope and survivorship.

Join the Run for the Roses 5K as a runner or walker and be part of an inspiring community event. Registration includes a race bib, official T-shirt, finisher medal, on-course hydration and a celebration in the Yellow Zone with snacks and drinks. Cancer survivors will receive a yellow rose at the finish line, and participants are encouraged to fundraise to support Livestrong programs for those affected by cancer.

Take on the 10K and turn every mile into hope.

Challenge yourself with the Run for the Roses 10K and experience the energy of a community running with purpose. Registration includes a race bib, official event T-shirt, finisher medal, on-course hydration and and a celebration in the Yellow zone with snacks and drinks. Participants are invited to take their impact further by fundraising to support Livestrong programs for those affected by cancer.

Be part of the movement, no matter where you run or walk.

Join Run for the Roses from anywhere. As a virtual participant, you can run or walk your miles wherever you live while still being part of the Livestrong community. You’ll receive your official race bib, T-shirt, and finisher medal before event day so you can celebrate with us from afar. Participants can also fundraise to help power Livestrong programs that support people affected by cancer.