NOW IS THE TIME

Breathe Team

Help us find a cure for CF

Please review the attendance and pet policies for CF Foundation events.

NOW IS THE TIME

Breathe Team

Help us find a cure for CF

Run to Cure Cystic Fibrosis

Central Park. Napa Valley. Big Sur. The Eiffel Tower. Walt Disney World. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Breathe Team marathons are an incredible way to raise awareness and funding for cystic fibrosis, while running in some of the world’s premier races and experiencing beautiful scenery and iconic landmarks. Join the CF Foundation’s Breathe Team and help make a difference for people with cystic fibrosis. CF is a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. While progress has been made, we still lose precious lives to this disease every day. 


When you join Breathe Team, you join others who want to make an impact while experiencing the joy, challenges, and personal triumphs associated with going the distance. Whether you are an elite runner looking to set records, or simply looking for a new challenge, we have a race for you! 


We are here to support you from start to finish, with training, fundraising, and everything in between. When you join Breathe Team, you're backed by a community that’s with you every step of the way.


Your participation is crucial in helping us achieve our shared dream of a CF cure. To achieve this goal, more research is essential, requiring a very substantial investment. Even after a cure is found, customized care will be needed for generations to treat long-lasting health problems, making continued donor support vital. Fundraising is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today and take the first step towards changing lives! Help us find a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Step Up Your Fundraising

Become a 65 Roses Champion

by raising $1,000 or more

Create a National Team

Join up with friends, family, and colleagues across the country and locally to participate in multiple events, make sub-teams, and get fundraising support to grow your impact.

2025 National Ambassadors

Meet your 2025 National Ambassadors, Alexis Vargas and Caroline Lewis!

KENTUCKY-WEST VIRGINIA CHAPTER

Alexis Vargas

Alexis was not diagnosed with cystic fibrosis until she was 5 years old. Despite chronic lung infections and violent coughing episodes, the military hospital where she was born never tested her for CF. After receiving her diagnosis, the Vargas family walked in their first Great Strides. This is Alexis’ 14th year participating, and she now walks in the Lexington/Winchester walk.

NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

Caroline Lewis

Caroline was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 10 days old. She is a champion for the North Carolina Xtreme Hike community, and has participated in three Xtreme Hikes since she was able to start hiking at 14. When she was an infant in 2010, her dad participated in the inaugural North Carolina Xtreme Hike while she did nebulizers from the car.

Thank you to our National Sponsors!

National Peer to Peer Sponsors

Outstanding Corporate Supporter

AbbVie has been a proud supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for over 30 years.

Vertex is a longstanding supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and proud National Peer to Peer Event Sponsor.

Proud supporters of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Title Sponsors of American Airlines Celebrity Ski, with more than $45M raised over the last 40 years.

Attendance Policy

The CF Foundation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and healthy experience for individuals attending Foundation Events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation’s Attendance Policy and accompanying guidelines, which include guidance for event attendee’s living with cystic fibrosis.

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