During National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, ACPA is challenging you to help spread awareness on behalf of children born with cleft and craniofacial conditions. This year we're offering two virtual race options. ACPA Awareness Month 60 Mile Challenge Walk or run 60 miles during the month of July. Sign up by July 15 to receive a race t-shirt! ACPA Cleft Courage CAREathon You'll have 6 months to complete the 700-mile race, beginning on July 1, 2026, and completing by December 31, 2026. When you sign up by July 15, you can receive a race t-shirt! Cleft Courage CAREathon 700 Mile Virtual Race Route Racers will visit six ACPA Approved Teams along the 700-mile race route. The race will kick-off in St. Louis, MO and will travel all the way to Morgantown, WV. Begin: St. Louis Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Institute, St. Louis, MO Stop 1: Riley Hospital for Children Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies Program, Indianapolis, IN Stop 2: Cincinnati Children's Hospital C
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chapel Hill, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
