PHILLY
RUNS FREE
March 29, 2026 | 7:30 AM
WHO ARE WE
Philly Runs Free is a partnership between The BMW Love Run Philly and Legacy of Hope.
Together, our goal is to raise $167,799.04 to not only fund the most promising cancer research, but provide emergency financial support for cancer patients and their families.
Because we believe no family should lose their home or go without food because a loved one is fighting cancer and no promising cancer research should go unfunded.
HOW IT WORKS
Simply register and choose Legacy of Hope Run For Free, choose your distance and follow the online registration process.
Upon completing your race registration, you’ll be redirected to this form, and Legacy of Hope will create your fundraising page and send it to you.
Once you raise the $250 fundraising minimum Legacy of Hope will issue you a refund of your entry fee and processing fees. Please note if you add on any options (such as mail my packet) you will not be reimbursed these fees.
ALREADY REGISTERED
Simply visit PhillyRunsFree.com for details and fill out this simple form. Your charity fundraising page will be set up and sent to you within 72 hours.
REFUND
Hit your $250 fundraising goal and Legacy of Hope will refund your entry and processing fees.
*RACE WITH YOUR TEAM/FUNDRAISE WITH US - You can still race with your team and wear your team jersey even if you decide to fundraise for Legacy of Hope.
SPONSORED ATHLETES
VINNY CARANO
Vinny Carrano has been part of the Philly fitness community for many years, but his fitness journey began in the Marine Corps, and his passion for fighting cancer started long before both of these. When Vinny was young, his sister Lauren was diagnosed with leukemia. Vinny says, "She was truly special and full of joy, love, and strength. Even throughout her two-year battle, she never stopped smiling or lifting others up".Lauren passed away just two weeks after her 9th birthday in 1996, and Vinny has been fighting in her memory ever since.
"I’ve spent my life raising money for cancer research and supporting families facing the same challenges my family once did. That’s why I’m running the Love Run for Legacy of Hope. Their mission provides emergency support to Philadelphia cancer patients and funds research to find new cures — the exact kind of help my family desperately needed.Thank you for helping me keep Lauren's spirit alive and making a real difference for local families fighting today!
