Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant and inspiring day at the Fiesta 5k Challenge on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Cumming, Forsyth! This exciting event not only kicks off your Cinco de Mayo celebration but also supports a vital cause: raising funds for the Emory ALS Center. Join us at the Cumming City Center located at 423 Canton Rd., and participate in the 5K race or the Kids Fun Run. This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate 20 years of dedication to fighting ALS in memory of Jon Blais, who bravely battled the disease until 2005.
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed race, a guaranteed race T-shirt (if registered by April 16th), and a stunning finisher medal for all 5K finishers, including virtual runners! Plus, enjoy the added perk of free race photos to capture your accomplishment. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—join us in the fight against ALS and celebrate the spirit of community!
Participants can look forward to a chip-timed race, a guaranteed race T-shirt (if registered by April 16th), and a stunning finisher medal for all 5K finishers, including virtual runners! Plus, enjoy the added perk of free race photos to capture your accomplishment. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—join us in the fight against ALS and celebrate the spirit of community!
Organiser's Description
SOMETHING BIG IS COMING! 20 YEARS - 1 CAUSE
KICK OFF YOUR CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION WITH THE FIESTA 5K CHALLENGE!
We are on a mission to stop ALS. The Fiesta 5k Challenge is held in memory of Jon Blais, who died from ALS in 2005, and in honor of all who are living with ALS and those who have lost their lives because of it.
NEW LOCATION: Cumming City Center
423 Canton Rd., Cumming, GA 30040
5K and Kids Fun Run options, as well as Virtual Runner
All participants receive a race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 16th)
New this year: 5K finishers will get a finisher medal! (including Virtual Runners)
* FREE PHOTOS!
* CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE
AS ALWAYS, FOR 20 YEARS, 100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EMORY ALS CENTER
Follow us on Instagram @runloco4als and join the Facebook Group called @runLOCO4ALS [https://www.facebook.com/groups/345213836435994/]
Event will be held rain or shine.
#RUNLOCO4ALS
KICK OFF YOUR CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION WITH THE FIESTA 5K CHALLENGE!
We are on a mission to stop ALS. The Fiesta 5k Challenge is held in memory of Jon Blais, who died from ALS in 2005, and in honor of all who are living with ALS and those who have lost their lives because of it.
NEW LOCATION: Cumming City Center
423 Canton Rd., Cumming, GA 30040
5K and Kids Fun Run options, as well as Virtual Runner
All participants receive a race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 16th)
New this year: 5K finishers will get a finisher medal! (including Virtual Runners)
* FREE PHOTOS!
* CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE
AS ALWAYS, FOR 20 YEARS, 100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EMORY ALS CENTER
Follow us on Instagram @runloco4als and join the Facebook Group called @runLOCO4ALS [https://www.facebook.com/groups/345213836435994/]
Event will be held rain or shine.
#RUNLOCO4ALS
Races
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Fiesta 5k Challenge
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt--SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/16/26
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
The FIESTA 5k is a chip-timed race and runners must be checked in by 7:45am to receive an official finish time. T-shirt included - guaranteed if registered by April 16, 2026. Awards will be presented to the Overall Male/Female, Overall Masters Male/ Female, and Top 3 in Age Group categories of 5 year increments. -
Fiesta Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt--SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/16/26
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
T-shirt is included with registration - guaranteed if registered by April 16, 2026. This one's for the little ones but parents can certainly run alongside! -
Virtual Runner
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt--SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/16/26
$38.10
T-shirts will be mailed after May 4, 2026.
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