We have our sights set on a cure for celiac disease, and every step you take helps get us closer to our goal! Proceeds raised from our Step Beyond Celiac 5Ks support our work to accelerate treatments and a cure for celiac disease.
Until we reach the ultimate finish line—a cure for celiac disease—we’ll be putting our energy into helping people with celiac disease live better longer. Lace up your running shoes, set up your personal or team fundraiser, and let’s all get 3.1 miles closer to a cure!
Although we were disappointed to share the news that our Greater Philadelphia 5K race could not take place as planned last month, we’re thrilled to have an opportunity to host a special, one-time community meet-up on October 25th alongside a virtual 5K experience.
Instead of stepping with us in-person, you can join us on Saturday, October 25 anytime between 11 AM to 3 PM at Haasis Bakery in Perkasie, PA for a fun, gluten-free celebration featuring treats, giveaways, t-shirt and prize pick-up, and time with fellow celiac champions.
Then complete your 5K your way: walk, run, or roll anywhere through November as part of our fall Virtual 5K. Share your photos and videos with us through the hashtag #StepBeyondCeliac and tag @BeyondCeliac for a chance to be featured.
If you’re unable to attend the bakery meet-up, please contact Alyssa Megee, Associate Director of Development, at [email protected] to arrange shipping for your T-shirt and fundraising prizes. Your participation helps fund research, raises awareness, and moves us closer to a world beyond celiac disease.
We know many of you were looking forward to the in-person 5K in Greater Philadelphia, and we genuinely appreciate your understanding as we adapt our plans. Our goal is to keep the community connected and to ensure your support continues to make a difference and help us find treatments towards a cure.
Together, we’re taking steps beyond celiac—wherever we are.
Our Step Beyond Celiac 5Ks are family-friendly events, either in-person or virtual, that raise money for our work to serve the celiac disease community. The in-person events are also a great way to meet other people and families managing celiac disease.
Participants are encourage to go 3.1 miles at their own pace, whether that’s sprinting, jogging, walking or rolling.
We offer virtual options in both May (Celiac Awareness Month) and the fall. Virtual 5Ks are able to be completed from wherever you want, anytime you want. It’s a totally personalized event!
In the fall we usually host in-person 5Ks in addition to our virtual 5K. The cities offered change from year-to-year, so you’ll have to check back once registration opens, usually in late summer.
We welcome one and all! Whether you have celiac disease, are a friend of the community, are training for a 5K, or any other reason.
We encourage all participants to go at their own pace, and use whatever mode of transportation works best for them—running, walking, rolling, etc. The virtual events can be completed by swimming, biking, roller-blading, skateboarding, or any other method you can dream up.
Families, young children and older folks are all welcome, though if you attend an in-person event, please do read up on the venue beforehand—we do our best to host our 5Ks at places with paved trails, but there may be booths in grassy areas or cobblestone paths.
The Step Beyond Celiac 5K race is an incredible opportunity to support Beyond Celiac and raise awareness for celiac disease. By registering and fundraising for this event, you can make a significant impact on the lives of those living with this serious autoimmune disorder. The funds raised through this event will be used to support Beyond Celiac research efforts to improve the quality of life for individuals with celiac disease.
Fundraising is highly encouraged! 100% of proceeds go to our many celiac disease science initiatives including research grants, our patient registry, trial recruitment and more!
You can open your own fundraising page through Funraise.
Step Beyond Celiac 2025 is presented by Takeda, Sanofi, DiGiorno, Jack’s and California Pizza Kitchen. These events would not be possible without our generous sponsors—thank you!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Deanne at [email protected] to learn more!
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