The event provides a way for the general public to help raise money for research and spread awareness of cancer. Teams of eight to 15 people can participate in this event by walking, jogging, in-line skating or strolling around the marked track. At least one team member must be on the track at all times during the 24-hour period. People can walk around the track.
Teams come from various places in the community.
Business teams, family teams, neighborhood teams and service-group teams are all expected to take part. Team members that are not on the track may camp out on the area surrounding the track and enjoy the many entertainment activities that are taking place. The victory lap is for cancer survivors of all ages. Cancer survivors are invited to walk around the track for a special lap in honor of their fight. The luminary ceremony will honor all those who have died from cancer.