Sarcoma Strong 5K Run + 1K Walk 2026

UCSF Sarcoma Strong 2026 was held Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. 

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The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery hosted the 2026 UCSF Sarcoma Strong 5K Run and 1K Walk on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Mission Bay campus in San Francisco. More than 275 runners, walkers, volunteers, patients, families and friends came together to raise awareness and support for sarcoma care. (Photo: UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery)

The UCSF Sarcoma Strong team was honored to be part of the national Sarcoma Strong initiative, a movement committed to increasing awareness and funding for the treatment of sarcoma—a rare cancer that affects soft tissues and bones.  For the 2026 event, please view our gallery. 

Event Details

What: UCSF Sarcoma Strong 5K Run + 1K Walk
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
Where: Mariposa Park, San Francisco (1975 4th Street, 94158)
Parking: Street parking available; paid parking lot located in front of the hospital
Registration: Registration is closed.
Team Name: UCSF/UCSF

Virtual Participation:
Can’t join us in person? No problem! Participate virtually anytime and join supporters from across the country in raising funds to fight sarcoma.

Perks:
All participants will receive a UCSF Sarcoma Strong T-shirt (adult sizes S–2XL and youth sizes available).

Event Contacts

For questions or more information, please reach out to:

• Rosanna Wustrack, MD – Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology

• Melissa Zimel, MD – Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology

• Kiauntee Murray, MD – Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology