“Warrior Walk” Evolves into “Warrior Weekend” with New Bike Ride Event

For the first time, Wilmot is launching an entire weekend of outdoor charity events this year, on September 29 through October 1, in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. The inaugural Wilmot Warrior Weekend will include its popular 5K race and 1-mile walk, with the addition of a bike ride called Wilmot Breakaway.

“We’re proud that our signature event, the Warrior Walk, has grown so much in the past decade and we are now ready to expand and capture the enthusiasm of a large cycling community in this area,” says Jonathan Friedberg, M.D., M.M.Sc., director of the Wilmot Cancer Institute.

“We encourage all of our supporters and the entire community to join us to celebrate the advances we are making in cancer research, and to honor all of those individuals who have faced cancer,” he says.

The Warrior Walk has been a signature community event for the past 10 years, bringing together more than 650 people annually to raise money for research and the Judy DiMarzo Cancer Survivorship Program. As it enters its second decade, the event has raised more than $1 million.

There are many ways to get involved in Wilmot Warrior Weekend: Start a team, sponsor the event, ride, walk, run, and/or volunteer.

Learn more at WarriorWeekend.urmc.edu

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The event kicks off on Friday, September 29, with a fun evening from 4 pm to 8 pm, that includes food, beverages, and entertainment. Packet pick-up is from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Location: UR Laboratories, 211 Bailey Road, Henrietta.

Saturday, September 30, the Wilmot Breakaway bike ride takes place, offering three scenic routes — approximately 27, 50, or 75 miles long — with something for cyclists of all abilities. The longest route connects with Wilmot’s Sands Cancer Center in Canandaigua, with views of Canandaigua Lake along the way.

Sunday, October 1, the 11th annual Warrior Walk and 5K continues its tradition at Genesee Valley Park near the University of Rochester Medical Center campus. A 1-mile walk is available as well as a timed 5K run/walk.

September 29–October 1, 2023

Register | Form a team | Sponsor warriorweekend.urmc.edu

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