Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, March 2, 2024 Past event
8:00 AM EST
Petersburg, Virginia
$32.80–$38.10 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Petersburg, Virginia, at the scenic Petersburg High School. This exciting charity event aims to raise awareness about cancer and provide vital clinical trial information to underserved communities. Participants can look forward to an inspiring day filled with community spirit, as proceeds from the race will support cancer awareness initiatives, early detection screenings, and health education programs.

Experience the thrill of competition while making a meaningful impact! With a total of $2,500 in prizes, including gift certificates, gym memberships, gift cards, and merchandise to be awarded across various categories, there’s even more motivation to lace up your running shoes. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a worthy cause and promote health equity in cancer care. Join us in the fight against cancer and be part of a community that cares!

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Races

  • Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Shirt

    8:00 AM EST

    $38.10

    Entries closed
  • Virtual Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    8:00 AM EST

    $32.80

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Join our inaugural race!

This race is organized by Trials of Color and sponsored by Seagen, Daiichi Sankyo, Aetna, Sheetz, Wawa, Crimson Clinic, Vanessa Crawford Petersburg Sheriff's Office and Saving Pennies 4 A Cure. It will be hosted at Petersburg High School. It is a charity race to bring cancer awareness and clinical trial information to underserved communities. Trials of Color's mission is to end the disparities in cancer communities through Education, Advocacy, and Booths on the ground.

Proceeds from the 5k Cancer Awareness Run and Walk support cancer awareness, early detection screening, and health education programs in medically underserved communities. A portion of the funds also go to the Petersburg Athletic Department.

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SRSanchez.net?mibextid=ZbWKwL, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/trials-of-color, and Instagram https://instagram.com/trialsofcolor?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==, or check our website for additional information. Trials of Color https://www.trialsofcolor.net

THERE WILL BE TOTAL PRIZES OF $2,500 PLUS IN GIFT CERTIFICATES, GYM MEMBERSHIP, GIFT CARDS & MERCHANDISE THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY CATEGORY AND PLACE AMONG THE WINNERS!

Location

3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, 23805, VA, United States

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