Why We Run

Read inspirational stories of why people run.

Annie Allred

Running for my mom who was diagnosed with a stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme (brain tumor). Cari's Kids (grandkids too) and friends are running together to show our love and support for her.

Derral Sorensen

Fought a valiant and heroic 3-month fight against stage four pancreatic cancer that had spread throughout his body. This one's for you cousin!

Bruce and Shana Hardy

Cancer Survivors who bravely fought cancer, and today are fighting to the finish line in their first half marathon!

Jordan Duncan

Running in honor of my dad, Dean Bullock, who lost his battle with Brain Cancer on May 9, 2014.

We are a group of 7 friends who got together in the beginning because our sons who were seniors in High School were friends who played Varsity football for the PG Vikings. Two of us are cancer survivors and one of us is in treatment right now.

Owen Riker Hartle

Owen is a true hero who fought childhood cancer with bravery and a smile.

Shar Christopher

I'm a Physician Assistant with the bone marrow transplant and acute leukemia program at LDS Hospital. Last year I got a small group of us to run this half, which was my first (and only) half.

Dennis, Katie, and Linda Fairchild

We have been bonded even closer by our cancer experiences and want to keep living happy healthy lives.

Susan Jacobs

I am running for my mom!!! She died of breast cancer and the race is on her birthday.

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The AF Canyon Run Against Cancer is all about running for a cause. Each person runs for their own reason — and we’d love to hear about it! Connect with us and share your experiences using hashtag #afcanyonrun #whywerun.