Event Information
Mia Hamm, US Women’s National Team, who lost her beloved brother, Garrett, to bone marrow failure diseases, says, “This run is perfect for the new and seasoned runner. The course is scenic, flat and fast. When I can, I run it in memory of my brother.”
The 15th Annual March for Marrow 5K and Patient & Family Walk is at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with In-Person and Virtual options. Registration is available HERE on RaceWire or at 7AM in person at Shoreline Village. Packet Pick Up and Registration is also available Thursday, April 25, 2024, from Noon to 5:00 pm, at Runners High, 4101 McGowen St Ste 145, Long Beach CA 90808.
March for Marrow includes a 5K Run, Patient & Family Walk, Silent Auction, award ceremony, and a Moment of Remembrance celebrating our 2024 Champion, Luka Simunac (who only recently beat his bone marrow failure disease at UCLA) and patients still living with bone marrow failure diseases as well as remembering loved ones we have lost. Every runner, walker and volunteer will get an event t-shirt and goodie bag and will have the opportunity to be swabbed by the National Marrow Donor Program - Be the Match as a potential marrow donor.
In consideration of the acceptance of this registration entry, I assume complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur during my participation in this race or while on the premises of this event. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in the Event and elect to voluntarily participate. I fully realize, waive, hold harmless and covenant not to sue the Aplastic Anemia MDS International Foundation, Inc. the sponsors, and all other persons and entities associated with this event, together with their officers, directors, shareholders, successors and assigns (collectively "sponsors") from all liability, for any and all loss, damage and any and all claims or demands on account of any injury or damage, whether caused by the negligence of all or any of the sponsors or otherwise in connection with my participation in the Event. I agree to the use of my name and photograph in broadcasts, newspapers and other media without compensation. In the event the Event is delayed or cancelled for any reason, including but not limited to: fire, disaster, flood, acts of God or the elements (including rain and hail), or any other cause beyond the control of the sponsors, there shall be no refund of the entry fee or any other costs. It is my express intent that this Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Enter waiver text here.
