On September 27, 2025, we will be skating from Minneapolis to Saint Paul raising money for cancer research.
Join an unforgettable movement that brings people together to skate, support, and celebrate!
Cancer Can’t Catch Us: Skating for a Cure is your chance to make a difference — whether you skate, donate, or just show up to cheer.
Every push forward on those wheels helps push back against cancer.
Learn MoreTotal distance: 10.59 miles
The route was selected with safety in mind, keeping with the vision of going from Minneapolis to Saint Paul.
All of it is designated bike route, with much of it consisting of bike boulevards or separate sidepaths for smoother skating and safer intersections.
This is not a race! Skaters are expected to follow all traffic rules, wait at intersections, obey traffic lights, etc.
Subject to change: Final routing may be adjusted for safety or any unforeseen closures. The live map below will always show the current version.
We're on a mission to raise funds for the fight against Cancer — and to do it with energy, community, and wheels! Whether you're lacing up skates, lending a hand, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s a role for everyone. Here’s how you can get involved:
Get your brand seen and your voice heard. Sponsors receive media exposure, recognition at the event, and a presence at the celebratory after-party at the MN State Capitol.
We're looking for dedicated volunteers to help coordinate logistics, direct skaters, and ensure a safe, successful, and inspiring event.
Strap on your wheels and join the cause! Participants will raise funds through pledges and represent the heart of the movement. Sign-up launching soon.
Back a skater with a per-mile or flat donation and help us cross the $50,000 finish line to support lifesaving cancer research.
Leibl Cohen fell in love with artistic roller skating as a child and carried that passion into his early adult life. When he was diagnosed with cancer years later, he returned to the rink—not for medals, but for mental clarity and joy. Skating gave him purpose beyond the diagnosis.
To his surprise, his talent quickly drew attention. Soon he was back in competition, earning medals at local, regional, and national events—even as recently as age 75. Through determination and passion, Leibl redefined what was possible.
“Cancer Can’t Catch Us” was born from this journey. It’s more than a fundraiser—it’s a fusion of Leibl’s fight against cancer and his lifelong love for skating.
