Quick Facts

The 4K for Cancer is a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting communities across the country in the fight against cancer.

The Organization

The 4K was founded in 2001 by a group of students at Johns Hopkins University.
Each year, a group of 4K riders embark on a cross-country cycling trip to spread awareness, raise funds and foster hope in the fight against cancer.
In 2008, the 4K for Cancer became an independent non-profit organization.
The 4K is led by an executive leadership team comprised of a Board of Directors and Advisory Board to oversee the strategic vision of the organization.
Student leaders plan and execute the summer ride and utilize the executive leadership team for high-level counsel and strategic oversight.
Each rider is responsible for raising and donating $4,500 each year.

Each summer, 4K riders bike 4,000 miles across the country from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA.
Riders depart in the end of May from Baltimore, MD and end at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA in late July/early August.
Riders average about 75 miles per day, ranging from 35 miles to 125 miles, depending on the terrain.
The accommodations include local churches, community centers, and camping.
Each rider is provided with basic equipment including a bike and team uniform.
Riders volunteer throughout the year at the Baltimore Hope Lodge and across the country during the summer ride.