Sarcoma Strong 5K Run + Walk 2026

Save the date:  Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 at 9 AM at Mariposa Park, SF | Register

2025 Slide Show

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery hosted the UCSF Sarcoma Strong 5K Run + Walk 2025 on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Register today!

Runners, walkers, friends, and family members came together for this impactful event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for sarcoma care.

Our UCSF 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.

Event Details

What: UCSF Sarcoma Strong 5K Run + 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 open.
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 – Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology

• Melissa Zimel, MD – Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology

• Kiauntee Murray, MD – Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology