The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is proud to be the charity partner for Ironman 70.3 Florida. Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer among young adults in the U.S. and we know that sun exposure increases that risk. This means that as athletes, our prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases our risk of being diagnosed with melanoma.

The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. Our Miles for Melanoma runners, cyclists, swimmers, walkers, skiers and kayakers fuel the melanoma research that takes place in labs and clinical settings every day.  Our athletes have been participating in half and full marathons for four years.  Our runners, walkers and athletes have raised over $1 million for melanoma research.

CLICK HERE to join Miles for Melanoma!

As an Ironman 70.3 participant, you know it takes hard work, discipline, and time to achieve your goals. So do we. Whatever your Ironman 70.3 goal is, being a part of the Miles for Melanoma program means you will help raise awareness of this lethal disease and contribute funding needed to make critical research advances.

With your help, we can reach the goal of finding new treatments and cures for people affected by the deadliest form of skin cancer.

To thank you for your fundraising efforts, Miles for Melanoma athletes will be provided with:

• A welcome kit with training gear
• A Miles for Melanoma Team area on race day for athletes, families and friends to hang out near the transition area
• Pre-race pasta party the night before the race
• Breakfast in the Miles for Melanoma tent
• Exclusive access to our very own Miles for Melanoma port-a-potties for use on race morning! That’s awesome!

 

COMPETE FOR PRIZES – FUND MELANOMA RESEARCH

There are great prizes that you can win by helping the MRF fund research breakthroughs! Stay tuned to see what we have in store for you!

 

FREE RACE ENTRY!

All athletes who raise funds for Miles for Melanoma will be eligible for the following prizes based on your fundraising success:

• At $1,200, MRF offers reimbursement for your race entry fee.*
• At $3,000, MRF offers reimbursement for your race entry and hotel stay.*
• At $6,000, MRF offers reimbursement for your race entry, hotel stay and airfare to the race.*

The top Miles for Melanoma fundraiser will win a FREE RACE-QUALITY BIKE (brand and specifications to be announced soon)!

Other prizes will be awarded to our top fundraisers and to all racers who reach designated fundraising levels.  Stay tuned to learn more!

Click here to join the Miles for Melanoma team and help the MRF meet its $100,000 goal to fund research for a cure.  It’s free to join.  Just follow the steps to set up your fundraising page.  You can share your story with family and friends, invite them to support your efforts, and help make a difference in the fight against melanoma.

*Reimbursement is upon request. Miles for Melanoma athletes are responsible for requesting reimbursement and submitting receipts to the MRF for race entry, hotel and airfare. Send receipts to MilesForMelanoma@melanoma.org.
Registration is capped at $250.
Hotel is capped at $200/night for two nights maximum in an Orlando, FL area hotel.
Airfare reimbursement has a maximum of $700 for one person only for a flight to Orlando, FL.