Breakthrough T1D Ride to Cure Diabetes or Colfax Marathon Which Will You Choose?
in General
The end of one year, and the beginning of a new one, provides for many the opportunity to reflect upon goals not yet achieved and those to be created. Breakthrough T1D celebrates the many goals and research advances made this past year and has developed aggressive goals for the year ahead as we seek to find cures for type 1 diabetes, and in the meantime improve the lives of those living with T1D.
You can help us reach our goal of a world without T1D while setting and achieving your OWN goals through one of our endurance programs.
Breakthrough T1D Ride to Cure Diabetes: Registration opens January 15, 2020
The Breakthrough T1D Ride to Cure Diabetes is a destination cycling event that takes place in several stunning locations across the United States. Cyclists of all skill levels come together to raise funds for Breakthrough T1D and take part in a weekend-long celebration that leads up to the one-day Ride.
Represent the Rocky Mountain Chapter at one of five incredible locations and register for Ride starting on January 15, 2020.
* Grand Rapids, MI: July 23-26
La Crosse, WI: August 6-9
Saratoga Springs, NY: September 10-13
Amelia Island, FL: October 1-4
Death Valley, CA: October 15-18 (Limited spaces available. Riders are encouraged to register as soon as the website opens.)
For more information on the Ride to Cure Diabetes fundraising packages, registration, Ride Day and more, visit jdrf.org/ride or contact the Breakthrough T1D Rocky Mountain Chapter at rockymountain@BreakthroughT1D.org or 303-770-2873.
Colfax Marathon Weekend: May 16-17, 2020
Join Team Breakthrough T1D for the 15th Anniversary Denver Colfax Marathon through miles, medals, and most importantly moments! This is your moment to help create a world without T1D at Denver’s largest running weekend, with races of varying distances to choose from including the Marathon, Half Marathon, Urban 10-Miler, Marathon Relay, and 5k.
To join Team Breakthrough T1D:
- Register for the race of your choice at runcolfax.org. During the registration process you will be asked “Are you raising funds or awareness for a charity?” Select “Yes” and choose “Breakthrough T1D Rocky Mountain.” Even if you aren’t planning on fundraising, selecting Breakthrough T1D as your charity partner can still generate cash prizes to benefit T1D research.
- You’ll receive an email from your Breakthrough T1D team with an introduction to Team Breakthrough T1D as well as information on setting up a fundraising page. Set your fundraising goal and develop a plan with your Breakthrough T1D Team to reach it. We are committed to supporting your training and fundraising goals before and throughout race weekend, and can’t wait to celebrate with you at the finish line!