Padres Pedal the Cause cancer benefit kicks off Sunday

Amber Coakley
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SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — The Padres Pedal the Cause event is returning this weekend, honoring those who have been impacted by cancer.

Since 2013, thousands of survivors, fighters, family and friends, as well as supporters have joined together for the event. Proceeds from the fundraising go towards future cancer research.

There are multiple ways to participate in Sunday’s event, which takes place at Petco Park. There’s a bike ride, spin class, a 5K run and even a kids’ challenge.

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Those who wish to participate can register online.

Here’s a look at the event schedule:

5:30 a.m. — Volunteers Arrive

6 am. — Gates Open

7 a.m. — Otay Odyssey Start (75 Miles)

8 a.m. — Olympic Challenge Start (55 Miles)

8:30 a.m. — Rocky Road Start (Gravel)

9 a.m. — Coronado Classic Start (25 Miles) – Presented by JP Morgan Chase & Co.

9 a.m. — Spin Class #1 Start

10 a.m. — 5k Walk/Run Start

10 a.m. — Spin Class #2 Start

11 a.m — Spin Class #3 Start

10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. — Lunch/Bar & Entertainment

Noon — Spin Class #4 Start

Noon — Kids Challenge Wave #1

1:15 p.m. — Program on Sycuan Stage

4 p.m. — Petco Park Closes

The money raised from the event will go towards collaborative cancer research at the top institutions in San Diego, which are focused on prevention and diagnostic tools, novel approaches and new therapeutic platforms, immunotherapies and personalized vaccines, cancer equities, as well as pediatric cancers.

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