Event Details

“I stride for my kids because they are at increased odds for pancreatic cancer based on our family history. My goal is to raise funds through PurpleStride so we can boost the amount of research to help the next generation.”
— Colleen Beeler, Strider, Volunteer & Caregiver

We can’t wait to see you at PurpleStride Washington D.C. 2025 with Premier Sponsor The Washington Capitals, on Saturday, April 26, 2025!

PurpleStride is an amazing day where survivors, families, caregivers, friends, physicians and researchers celebrate people currently affected, honor those we’ve lost and take steps to end pancreatic cancer.

Check out the event village, grab a snack, write on the tribute wall, take pictures with your family and friends in the photo area, and be inspired during the opening ceremony before you set off on the walk.

Please note, Shop Purple is undergoing some updates and will not be available at this event. We hope you'll show your purple pride by earning your PurpleStride 2025 T-shirt and wearing it on event day!

“Golden Bachelorette” Joan Vassos Joins PanCAN PurpleStride Washington, D.C.

Reality star and pancreatic cancer advocate Joan Vassos will lead her team, “It’s Just A Sprain!,” at this year’s event. Joan and her team are taking steps to honor her late husband, John, who passed away from the disease in 2021.

Event details will be updated one month before the event.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Event Village Opens: 7:30 AM
Opening Ceremony: 8:20 AM
Walk Begins: Runners: 9:00 AM // Walkers: 9:05 AM
Event Concludes: 11:00 AM

LOCATION DETAILS

Freedom Plaza
Pennsylvania Ave NW (between 13th St. & 14th St.)
Washington, D.C. 20004

Directions

Directions to be posted closer to the event.

Parking & Public Transit

Participant Parking is available in the Ronald Reagan Building paid parking structure. $19 per vehicle. The parking structure opens at 3:00 AM. Access to the garage is available via 14th Street (north and south).

Please note you will need photo identification and your vehicle will be scanned. For more information and a map, please visit: https://rrbitc.com/parking/

For information about public transportation, please visit: https://www.wmata.com/

Route Map

PurpleStride Washington DC is a walk/run event. Runners will start first, followed by walkers. The route is 3.1 miles. There is not a designated point to turn around early, but if walkers need a shorter distance, they can reverse direction on Pennsylvania Ave. within the first mile to return to the Event Village. Please follow posted signage and staff/volunteer instructions at all times.

Want to get familiar with the route before the event? Route map to be posted closer to the event.

Pets

We love our pets just as much as you do! However, due to safety and liability reasons, pets are not allowed at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network events. Service animals are welcome.

Strollers and Wheelchairs

Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome at PanCAN PurpleStride!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registering for PurpleStride will give you access to the PurpleStride Dashboard. Your Dashboard allows you to track your progress toward your fundraising goal, send pre-written fundraising, team building and thank-you messages, and connect to Facebook Fundraiser.

Registered Striders who raise or self-donate:

$50 or more will receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2025 T-shirt.
$1,000 or more by June 30, 2025 will become a member of our PanCAN PurpleStride Grand Club and earn exclusive gear!

T-SHIRT INFORMATION

Registered Striders who raise or self-donate $50 or more by event day will receive an official PanCAN PurpleStride 2025 T-shirt, available for pick up at your event. We’ll do our best to ensure supply and preferred sizes, but T-shirts are subject to availability. We are unable to ship T-shirts after the event.

All registered pancreatic cancer survivors are eligible to receive a special survivor T-shirt with no fundraising minimum required.

INCENTIVES

PanCAN PurpleStride would not make the impact it does for those affected by pancreatic cancer without our top fundraisers and teams. To show our appreciation for your dedication, we recognize the Top 10 national and local fundraising teams, with the Top 3 local teams and Top 3 fundraisers receiving special recognition on event day!

In addition, the Champion Circle program recognizes PurpleStride teams that hit certain fundraising levels for their events ranging from customized signs to your own VIP tent on event day.

For more information, check out our Fundraising Deadlines and Incentives page.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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CONTACT US

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STAY CONNECTED

From all of us in the Washington D.C. Affiliate and at PanCAN: we appreciate your support!

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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s tax identification number is #33-0841281.