It is not too early to sign up for the Wings of Karen Bra Dash 5K run and walk set for Sept. 15 at Lake Wilderness Park.

With the success of last year’s event, which raised $30,000 that Maple Valley-based nonprofit Wings of Karen donated to a researcher at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance earlier this year, organizers of the race expect more than 2,000 participants this year.

The goal, explained WOK founder Kristi Blair, is to raise $100,000. All money raised, like last year, will go directly toward breast cancer research done in the region.

Blair wrote in an email that the hope is the proceeds from the Bra Dash will support two major research projects at UW Medicine and The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Last year’s success has generated more support from sponsors ranging from businesses in the community to large corporate sponsors which include: The Walking Company, Sports Authority, Safeway, Talking Rain, NW Family Dental, Tahoma Athletic Club, Triumph Aerospace of Seattle, Luna, Daniel Ross Salon & Spa, Kelly Lattes, Remax Choice Executives of Covington, REC, and Chito Graphics. In addition, Talking Rain and Sparkling ICE will be the official water sponsors.

Michelle Millman from KIRO 7, a breast cancer survivor, will host the event again.

For more information visit www.wingsofkaren.org.