Paddle to a Cure 2026
Paddle to a Cure 2026
You are invited to attend the 4th Annual Paddle to a Cure, a SUP, prone paddleboard, and kayak race benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, taking place on August 9, 2026 at 81st Street Marina in Stone Harbor, NJ.
By participating, you have the power to change thousands of lives. Your support helps the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund the research and care needed to help advance a cure for this disease. While we’ve made significant progress, we still have a long way to go. We still lose precious lives to CF every year. You can help us accelerate progress. Now is the time to act.
Bring your friends, family, and co-workers together for a memorable weekend of paddleboarding and kayaking to help add tomorrows to the lives of children and adults with cystic fibrosis.
The event launches from 81st Street Marina in Stone Harbor, NJ and paddles through the back bays of the Jersey Shore. There are 10K, 5k and 1-mile distances. Registration opens at 8 am, with the 10k starting at 9 am, 5k at 9:30 am, and 1 mile at 10 am. Participants will be asked to self-report their time for the race results- a timing clock will be featured at the start/finish line and a volunteer will be calling out timing as participants return. We will have refreshments, a mission moment, and post-race awards ceremony at 10:30 am. There is a $30 registration fee, and a $100 fundraising minimum for every participant. This $100 minimum earns you an event t-shirt and a finisher medal. Participants need to reach the minimum by July 10th 2026 to receive your t-shirt prior to event day.
When you register, you will receive your own online fundraising page to email to friends and family and have donations credited to your fundraising efforts for Paddle to a Cure.
Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness and funds so that we can get one step closer to curing cystic fibrosis. Your participation is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today to take steps towards a cure for cystic fibrosis!
Join us to cure CF
Register: Join us for a day of celebration, community and fun! Let's unite to bring hope and joy to those affected by CF and work towards a future where everyone can breathe easier. Click the “Register” button.
Recruit: Invite friends, family, and colleagues to join you. Together, we can make a bigger impact.
Fundraise: Fundraising is easy. Use the participant center, the CFF mobile app, or fundraise on Facebook to reach your goal. You can also host a passion fundraising event and check if your employer offers a matching gift program to increase the impact of your efforts.
Share your story: Your story matters! Share why you’re participating and inspire others to join. Use the tools in the participant center and on the mobile app to easily tell your story!
Paddle with us: Join the CF community on event day to celebrate our progress and commitment to finding a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis.
Staff lead to contact with any questions: Emma Thornton, Development Director ethornton@cff.org or call (267) 841-5366.
You are invited to attend the 4th Annual Paddle to a Cure, a SUP, prone paddleboard, and kayak race benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, taking place on August 9, 2026 at 81st Street Marina in Stone Harbor, NJ.
By participating, you have the power to change thousands of lives. Your support helps the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund the research and care needed to help advance a cure for this disease. While we’ve made significant progress, we still have a long way to go. We still lose precious lives to CF every year. You can help us accelerate progress. Now is the time to act.
Bring your friends, family, and co-workers together for a memorable weekend of paddleboarding and kayaking to help add tomorrows to the lives of children and adults with cystic fibrosis.
The event launches from 81st Street Marina in Stone Harbor, NJ and paddles through the back bays of the Jersey Shore. There are 10K, 5k and 1-mile distances. Registration opens at 8 am, with the 10k starting at 9 am, 5k at 9:30 am, and 1 mile at 10 am. Participants will be asked to self-report their time for the race results- a timing clock will be featured at the start/finish line and a volunteer will be calling out timing as participants return. We will have refreshments, a mission moment, and post-race awards ceremony at 10:30 am. There is a $30 registration fee, and a $100 fundraising minimum for every participant. This $100 minimum earns you an event t-shirt and a finisher medal. Participants need to reach the minimum by July 10th 2026 to receive your t-shirt prior to event day.
When you register, you will receive your own online fundraising page to email to friends and family and have donations credited to your fundraising efforts for Paddle to a Cure.
Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness and funds so that we can get one step closer to curing cystic fibrosis. Your participation is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today to take steps towards a cure for cystic fibrosis!
Join us to cure CF
Register: Join us for a day of celebration, community and fun! Let's unite to bring hope and joy to those affected by CF and work towards a future where everyone can breathe easier. Click the “Register” button.
Recruit: Invite friends, family, and colleagues to join you. Together, we can make a bigger impact.
Fundraise: Fundraising is easy. Use the participant center, the CFF mobile app, or fundraise on Facebook to reach your goal. You can also host a passion fundraising event and check if your employer offers a matching gift program to increase the impact of your efforts.
Share your story: Your story matters! Share why you’re participating and inspire others to join. Use the tools in the participant center and on the mobile app to easily tell your story!
Paddle with us: Join the CF community on event day to celebrate our progress and commitment to finding a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis.
Staff lead to contact with any questions: Emma Thornton, Development Director ethornton@cff.org or call (267) 841-5366.
Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness and funds so that we can get one step closer to curing cystic fibrosis. Your participation is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today to take steps towards a cure for cystic fibrosis!
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