Outrun the Sun

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

Do you know what to look for when doing your monthly self-skin check? Just remember your ABCDEs!

Visit our website to learn more about early detection: https://outrunthesun.org/info/your-guide-to-early-detection

10/08/2026

What have we been up to this year? A lot! Take a look at what you've helped OTS accomplish so far in 2026!

10/08/2026

Outrun the Sun and the National FFA Organization are teaming up to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders with essential sun-safety skills. FFA students are learning how the sun affects more than just crops—it can also impact the health and safety of people working across a wide range of agricultural careers.

10/05/2026

It's estimated that less than fifty percent of dermatology cases are correctly diagnosed when they are addressed by non-dermatologists. In medical schools across the United States, students who are not studying dermatology as a specialty may not be learning all they need to know to detect skin cancer.

That's why we created a Skin Cancer Curriculum for medical schools. Visit our website to learn more: https://outrunthesun.org/education/skin-cancer-curriculum-for-medical-schools

10/02/2026

New month, new season, and a new reminder to schedule your annual skin check with your dermatologist! Early detection saves lives.

10/01/2026

Don’t miss these commonly overlooked spots! When applying sunscreen, it’s easy to forget areas that are often exposed to the sun. Are you remembering these spots?
Ears
Scalp & part lines
Tops of feet
Lips
Eyelids & around the eyes
Hands, neck & chest
Behind the knees & underarms

Take an extra moment to protect these often-missed areas!

09/28/2026

Our partnership with Music for All allows us to bring sun safety education to hundreds of high school marching band directors and thousands of teens across the country, helping young people build healthy sun-safe habits that can last a lifetime.

Plan Ahead, Protect Your Skin: A Message from Outrun the Sun Posted by Haley Mack | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized | PLAN AHEAD. PROTECT YOUR SKIN. When you’re preparing for competition, you plan ahead. You practice. You prepare. You stay focused. You work hard to deliver your best performance. Sun ...

09/25/2026

Can makeup with SPF replace sunscreen? Usually, no. We typically don’t apply enough makeup to get the SPF protection listed on the label—and we often miss areas like the ears and neck.
Think of SPF makeup as an extra layer of protection, not a replacement for sunscreen.
Get more details here: https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/sun-protection-in-beauty-routines-is-spf-makeup-enough

09/23/2026

Did you know UV radiation can damage skin even on cloudy days?
FFA students do - thanks to our new agriculture-focused sun safety curriculum.
We've teamed up with the National FFA Organization to help teens explore how UV affects crops and people and how to work in the sun safely.