Every cancer journey comes with challenges that extend beyond medical treatment. From transportation and everyday expenses to emotional support, many patients and families need additional resources while focusing on recovery.
On Saturday, September 26, the University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso invites the community to help make a difference by participating in ¡Salud! To Better Health, a 5K run/walk benefiting the Foundation’s Sobreviviendo el Cáncer program.
Supporting Patients Beyond Treatment
The Sobreviviendo el Cáncer program provides assistance to local patients who are actively undergoing cancer treatment. Funds raised through the event help ease some of the financial and personal challenges that often accompany a cancer diagnosis, allowing patients to focus on what matters most: their health.
Every registration helps support members of the El Paso community as they navigate treatment and recovery.
An Event for the Whole Community
It doesn’t matter your level of experience or if you want to walk rather than run. ¡Salud! To Better Health welcomes participants of all ages.
This year’s event will feature:
- A competitive 5K run
- A one-mile walk
- A Kids Dash
- Finisher medals for all participants
- Awards for the top overall male and female runners and age-group winners
- A Largest Team Trophy for community groups and organizations
Friends, families, coworkers, and local organizations are encouraged to participate together and help raise awareness while supporting an important cause.
Event Information
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Location: UMC Northeast Clinic, 9839 Kenworthy St. El Paso, TX 79924
Registration is $25 through September 24 and $30 on September 25. Teams of 10 or more qualify for discounted registration. Please note that there will be no race-day registration.
Packet pickup will take place on Friday, September 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Up and Running (3233 N. Mesa, Suite 205). Participants may also pick up their race packets on event day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. at the UMC Northeast Clinic.
Join the Movement
Every step taken at ¡Salud! To Better Health helps support local cancer patients through the UMC Foundation’s Sobreviviendo el Cáncer program. By participating, you’re helping provide hope and practical assistance to individuals and families in our community when they need it most.
Register today, invite your friends and family, and join UMC in supporting better health for the Borderland.
You can register here.
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