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Breast cancer awareness runs in Uruguay

Overview

In October 2026, Uruguay hosted the 12th annual ‘5K Juntas contra el Cáncer de Mama’ (Together Against Breast Cancer 5K) at Canteras del Parque Rodó. Organized by Ser and SiSi in support of the Comisión Honoraria de Lucha contra el Cáncer, the event aimed to promote breast cancer prevention and awareness.

The race saw high demand, with registrations selling out ten days in advance for the second consecutive year. More than 4,000 participants attended the event, which was supported by corporate partners including Danone and Grupo Axo.

Entities

Comisión Honoraria de Lucha contra el Cáncer · Parque Rodó · Punta del Este · Danone · Montevideo

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Uruguay hosts 12th annual 5K breast cancer awareness run

    Over 4,000 participants joined the 12th annual 5K Juntas contra el Cáncer de Mama in Uruguay to promote breast cancer awareness and prevention.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Pérez Scremini Foundation holds charity runs in Uruguay

    Over 8,000 people participated in the Pérez Scremini Foundation's historic 5K/10K charity runs in Uruguay to support pediatric cancer patients and fund specialized medical treatments.

Sources

am.com.mx · diarioeleste.net · puntacanahits.com · quintoelemento.org · somosuruguay.com.uy · umsa.edu.mx · vanguardia.com.mx