I Hate Ketchup.
I Hate Cancer More.
Let’s Catch Up to Cancer. Together.
Cancer is the worst. After losing his wife to colorectal cancer in 2019, Alex Baker set out on a mission to fight back against cancer as a charity marathon runner. After raising nearly $50,000 for various cancer-related charities, he decided it was time to join the fight. In 2025, he founded Ketchup to Cancer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our mission is catch up to cancer by raising funds and awareness for cancer research, supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer and by supporting charity runners for cancer-related causes. We’ve already granted nearly $5,000 to funding cancer research and helping families with the financial burden of cancer treatment.
We’d love your support. There are tons of ways to get involved.
Get Involved with Ketchup to Cancer
Run Our Virtual 3.11 Miles to Catch Up to Cancer
After selling out in 2026, the Ketchup to Cancer Virtual 3.11 Race is back for 2027! The 2026 Ketchup to Cancer race raised more than $4,200 to fight back against cancer.
CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Join the Ketchup Crew and become a charity runner at the CNO Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. You have the opportunity to run either the half or the full marathon.
Volunteer at the Run 317 Carmel Race
As the charity partner for the Run 317 event in Carmel on September 24, Ketchup to Cancer needs 60 volunteers to assist in the race. Volunteers will help between 5-9pm working either the packet pickup, aid stations, or the start/finish line.
Join Our Run 317 Team at Three of the Races
Our Founder, Alex, is running three of the Run 317 events this year - Fountain Square (June 11), Broad Ripple (July 9), and Speedway (August 20). Join our Ketchup to Cancer team and be part of the crew!
Get Your Ketchy Merch
We have partnered with two amazing running businesses - Athlete Bouquets & Pen and Paces. Athlete Bouquets features an outstanding Ketchy sticker. Pen and Paces has an In Memory Of / In Honor Of bib topper.
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