Activity Challenge

Appreci-a-thon

May 16-30, 2025

Join our exciting annual fitness challenge, where you can boost your activity levels and pay tribute to the medical heroes that participate in clinical research. Over the course of two weeks, log any fitness activity to conquer our virtual course, the iconic Pacific Crest Trail!

Kick start your fitness goals
Start a team and connect with coworkers, family, or friends
Celebrate the individuals involved in clinical research that advance medicine for all

Register

Visit Racery.com to register for event.

Complete Activity

Starting on May 16th, complete an activity such as walking, biking, yoga, weight lifting, etc. and log activity on your Racery account. Each activity logged will advance you on the virtual course!

Stay Connected

Follow CISCRP on social to stay informed on prize opportunities throughout the challenge!

Sponsorship and Donation

Sponsoring this activity challenge supports building awareness and education about all the Medical Heroes and the importance of clinical research in advancing medical care and treatment. CISCRP implements promotional digital campaigns to thousands of individuals leading up to the challenge and provides periodic updates on the status of participating teams to several thousands of clinical research professionals throughout the event.

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Meet Our Medical Heroes

This event honors individuals that participated in clinical research and gave the gift of participation. Hear their stories about their personal experience participating in clinical research.

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Melvin Mann, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Patient Advocate

Ella Balasa, Cystic Fibrosis Advocate & Patient Engagement Consultant

Melanie and Aaron Havert, Hemophilia Patient Advocate & Caregiver

Miles For Jim

As part of this year’s Appreci-a-thon, CISCRP would like to pay special tribute to Jim Adelson, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023.

Jim was one of our most enthusiastic Appreci-a-thon participants as a member of team Illumina Interactive Learning. Every year, beginning on Day One, Jim would be at the head of the pack — or very close behind — and he would complete each event at the top of the leaderboard. He got into the spirit of the event by sending notes of encouragement to other participants, suggesting ways that others could maximize their daily mileage accruals, and calling out his appreciation for clinical trials and the patients who volunteer for them.

Our deepest condolences to Jim and his family. We will miss his remarkable energy, commitment and enthusiasm and we honor him in this year’s Appreci-a-thon.

Register Now!

Secure your spot in the challenge and start stretching for the event to start on May 16th!