5K Breast Cancer Awareness Run & 2M Health Walk
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rome, Georgia
- Price $24.06 - $35.04
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Run and 2M Health Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the beautiful Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Floyd. This exciting event not only promotes health and wellness but also raises awareness for breast cancer, with a portion of the proceeds supporting mammography scholarships. The USATF-certified 5K course provides an excellent opportunity for runners to achieve a Peachtree Road Race qualifying time, while the 2M Health Walk offers a more leisurely option, perfect for all fitness levels.
Start your day with registration from 7:45 AM, followed by the 5K race kick-off at 9:00 AM and the Health Walk at 9:15 AM. Don’t miss the chance to participate in the fun costume contest—encouraging participants to wear pink or get creative! After the races, join us for survivor recognition and an awards ceremony, where top finishers will be celebrated. Enjoy post-race refreshments, music, and a vibrant atmosphere that fosters community spirit. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference while having fun!
Start your day with registration from 7:45 AM, followed by the 5K race kick-off at 9:00 AM and the Health Walk at 9:15 AM. Don’t miss the chance to participate in the fun costume contest—encouraging participants to wear pink or get creative! After the races, join us for survivor recognition and an awards ceremony, where top finishers will be celebrated. Enjoy post-race refreshments, music, and a vibrant atmosphere that fosters community spirit. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference while having fun!
Organiser's Description
3RD ANNUAL 5K BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RUN & HEALTH WALK
Presented by _ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD_
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
ROME, GA
LOCATION: _Ridge Ferry Park _
START AND FINISH LOCATION: Ridge Ferry Park on the gravel trail in front of the Coca-Cola stage.
COURSE CERTIFICATION: The 5K course is a USATF-certified course (#GA21022WC), thus allowing your time to serve as a Peachtree Road Race qualifying time!
EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE:
7:45 AM Race Day Registration begins
8:45 AM Race Day Registration ends...(ALSO, '_COSTUME CONTEST_' report to Judges)
9:00 AM 5K Start
9:15 AM Health Walk Start
10:00 AM Survivor Recognition
10:30 AM Awards
COSTUME CONTEST: We will have a pre-race costume contest and encourage all runners, walkers, spectators, and more to help celebrate the event by wearing PINK or dressing up. Judging for the contest will begin around 8:30 a.m.
_'EARLY BIRD_' REGISTRATION: Registration is now open. The Early Bird 5K cost is $26 and the walk is $21. A portion of race funds goes to help support mammography scholarships. Early Bird Registration closes on Monday, June 30th at midnight.
REGULAR REGISTRATION: Beginning July 1st, the 5K cost is $31 and the walk is $26. A portion of race funds goes to help support mammography scholarships.
DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION: Day of Race, in-person-only is $41 for the 5K and $36 for the walk.
GROUP REGISTRATION: We offer a discount for groups of 10 or more, who register for the walk or run. Group Registration closes on Friday, September 12. There is no late registration for groups. For the group registration discount code, please email [email protected]
* Group registration cost is $16 for the walk and $21 for the run. The group discount will not apply during the half-off week; however, everyone in the group can register at the half-off price.
* One person in the group will be responsible for packet pick-up and communication should race times, walk times, or events change.
* Packet Pickup: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host packet pick-up on Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in our offices at 1 Shorter Avenue. There will also be race-day packet pick-up starting at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 8:45 a.m.
WALK DETAILS: The walk consists of portions of a gravel path and paved trail surface within Ridge Ferry Park. The distance is approximately 1.7 miles and will not be timed. Dogs on a leash are allowed during the walk, but walkers must clean up after their pets.
5K RUN DETAILS:
The course is certified and serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
The run consists of portions of gravel paths as well as paved trails within Ridge Ferry Park. The course is flat and fast with only one true hill. Due to trail size, we ask anyone wanting to use a baby jogger to start at the back of the running pack. While we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not allowed to participate in the 5K race.
POST RACE: There will be fruit, Powerade, and water on the concrete pad in front of the Coca-Cola Stage at Ridge Ferry Park as well as music and lots of fun.
WATER: There will be one water station on the course.
AWARDS: The top three (3) finishers in their age groups as well as the first overall male & female, first overall male & female masters runners, and first overall male & female grandmasters runners receive awards. The awards ceremony will start at approximately 10:30 a.m. after the survivors' recognition.
Age Groups: 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING: The race will be timed by_ Wire2Wire Running, LLC [https://www.wire2wirerunning.com/], _using RFID technology and MyLaps equipment - the same timing system used in the _Peachtree RR, the Boston Marathon, and the Tour de France._
WEATHER OR OTHER ISSUES: All attempts will be made for the race and walk to run as scheduled. This is a rain-or-shine event. If the race has to be postponed for a weather event or other reason we will schedule a make-up day and time and communicate this information through media channels, our social media accounts, our website and via the email address registrants entered on their forms.
Presented by _ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD_
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
ROME, GA
LOCATION: _Ridge Ferry Park _
START AND FINISH LOCATION: Ridge Ferry Park on the gravel trail in front of the Coca-Cola stage.
COURSE CERTIFICATION: The 5K course is a USATF-certified course (#GA21022WC), thus allowing your time to serve as a Peachtree Road Race qualifying time!
EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE:
7:45 AM Race Day Registration begins
8:45 AM Race Day Registration ends...(ALSO, '_COSTUME CONTEST_' report to Judges)
9:00 AM 5K Start
9:15 AM Health Walk Start
10:00 AM Survivor Recognition
10:30 AM Awards
COSTUME CONTEST: We will have a pre-race costume contest and encourage all runners, walkers, spectators, and more to help celebrate the event by wearing PINK or dressing up. Judging for the contest will begin around 8:30 a.m.
_'EARLY BIRD_' REGISTRATION: Registration is now open. The Early Bird 5K cost is $26 and the walk is $21. A portion of race funds goes to help support mammography scholarships. Early Bird Registration closes on Monday, June 30th at midnight.
REGULAR REGISTRATION: Beginning July 1st, the 5K cost is $31 and the walk is $26. A portion of race funds goes to help support mammography scholarships.
DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATION: Day of Race, in-person-only is $41 for the 5K and $36 for the walk.
GROUP REGISTRATION: We offer a discount for groups of 10 or more, who register for the walk or run. Group Registration closes on Friday, September 12. There is no late registration for groups. For the group registration discount code, please email [email protected]
* Group registration cost is $16 for the walk and $21 for the run. The group discount will not apply during the half-off week; however, everyone in the group can register at the half-off price.
* One person in the group will be responsible for packet pick-up and communication should race times, walk times, or events change.
* Packet Pickup: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host packet pick-up on Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in our offices at 1 Shorter Avenue. There will also be race-day packet pick-up starting at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 8:45 a.m.
WALK DETAILS: The walk consists of portions of a gravel path and paved trail surface within Ridge Ferry Park. The distance is approximately 1.7 miles and will not be timed. Dogs on a leash are allowed during the walk, but walkers must clean up after their pets.
5K RUN DETAILS:
The course is certified and serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
The run consists of portions of gravel paths as well as paved trails within Ridge Ferry Park. The course is flat and fast with only one true hill. Due to trail size, we ask anyone wanting to use a baby jogger to start at the back of the running pack. While we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not allowed to participate in the 5K race.
POST RACE: There will be fruit, Powerade, and water on the concrete pad in front of the Coca-Cola Stage at Ridge Ferry Park as well as music and lots of fun.
WATER: There will be one water station on the course.
AWARDS: The top three (3) finishers in their age groups as well as the first overall male & female, first overall male & female masters runners, and first overall male & female grandmasters runners receive awards. The awards ceremony will start at approximately 10:30 a.m. after the survivors' recognition.
Age Groups: 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING: The race will be timed by_ Wire2Wire Running, LLC [https://www.wire2wirerunning.com/], _using RFID technology and MyLaps equipment - the same timing system used in the _Peachtree RR, the Boston Marathon, and the Tour de France._
WEATHER OR OTHER ISSUES: All attempts will be made for the race and walk to run as scheduled. This is a rain-or-shine event. If the race has to be postponed for a weather event or other reason we will schedule a make-up day and time and communicate this information through media channels, our social media accounts, our website and via the email address registrants entered on their forms.
Races
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Run
Incl. $3.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$29.55
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - Breast Cancer Awareness Health Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$24.06
Please NOTE: there will no awards presented for the Walk. Awards will only be given for the 5K. -
5K Breast Cancer Awareness Run
Incl. $4.04 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.04
OPENS 01 JUL -
Breast Cancer Awareness Health Walk
Incl. $3.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$29.55
OPENS 01 JUL
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