Kick Cancer Pep Rally and 5K Run

ThKICK CANCERe Kick Cancer Pep Rally and 5K Run, formerly the Wilenchik Walk for Life, invites the community to come together to rally in support of the many cancer research programs of the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center (Mays Cancer Center).

In 2009, the City hosted the inaugural 5K event in honor of former Schertz City Councilmember Tony Wilenchik. Tony was diagnosed in 2006 with Stage-4 Leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Tony’s determination to face the disease head-on helped the City create a fund-raising event to help research cures for cancer. Through 2019, more than $178,000.00 has been raised and donated to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center to aid in their research.

March 5, 2021

Join us in Pickrell Park for the 1K and 5K event!


Pricing: 

1k Run  - $10.00 

 5K Run/Walk  - $35.00 

Signs of Love - $20.00 

Registered participants will receive a custom race medal, event t-shirt, race bib if registered by February 15. Registration will remain open through March 5 (race t-shirts are not guaranteed).  

Race goodie bags will be available Friday, March 4, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Schertz Parks & Recreation Office, 10 Commercial Place, Bldg 1. and Saturday, March 5 during the event.   

Sponsors are welcome. If you are interested in sponsoring the Kick Cancer Pep Rally & Run, please call 210.619.1850.  

Registration will open January 4, 2022 through CivicRec or in person at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 10 Commercial Place, Bldg. 1. For more information call (210) 619-1850, or email parksandrec@schertz.com. 

Let’s Kick Cancer Together! 

Contact Us

  1. Mary Spence

    Events Manager
    Email Mary Spence
    Phone: 210-619-1636

  2. Michelle Yang

    Events Specialist
    Email Michelle Yang
    Phone: 210-619-1635

  3. Parks, Recreation & Community Services

    Physical Address
    10 Commercial Place Bldg. 1
    Schertz, TX 78154

    Phone: 210-619-1850

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