Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Fiesta 5k Challenge on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Cumming, Forsyth! This exciting event is not only a fun-filled race but also supports a vital cause—raising funds for the Emory ALS Center in memory of Jon Blais, who bravely fought against ALS. As participants unite to run for a purpose, this year's challenge marks the 19th annual gathering of the #runLOCO4ALS community.
Whether you choose to join us in person or participate virtually, all runners can look forward to a chip-timed 5k race that promises memorable moments, including FREE photos and a fantastic event t-shirt (guaranteed for registrations by April 17, 2025). Rain or shine, this event is set to be an uplifting day filled with camaraderie, awareness, and dedication to fighting ALS. Don’t miss out on the fun—join the movement and be part of this inspiring day!
Whether you choose to join us in person or participate virtually, all runners can look forward to a chip-timed 5k race that promises memorable moments, including FREE photos and a fantastic event t-shirt (guaranteed for registrations by April 17, 2025). Rain or shine, this event is set to be an uplifting day filled with camaraderie, awareness, and dedication to fighting ALS. Don’t miss out on the fun—join the movement and be part of this inspiring day!
Organiser's Description
Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with the Fiesta 5k Challenge! Lace up your running shoes and join us as we #runLOCO4ALS.
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.
This is our 19th year and we hope you will join us for the race and a fun day supporting ALS research at the EMORY ALS CENTER. [https://www.als.emory.edu]
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RACE WITH VIRTUAL OPTIONS.
* FREE PHOTOS!
* CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE
* AWESOME T-SHIRT (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY 4/17/25)
JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP CALLED @RUNLOCO4ALS [https://www.facebook.com/groups/345213836435994/]. Use the hashtag #runLOCO4ALS and post your pics & videos in the group. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @runloco4als
VIRTUAL RUNNERS: You will receive email instructions on how to upload your results.
EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
#RUNLOCO4ALS
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.
This is our 19th year and we hope you will join us for the race and a fun day supporting ALS research at the EMORY ALS CENTER. [https://www.als.emory.edu]
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RACE WITH VIRTUAL OPTIONS.
* FREE PHOTOS!
* CHIP-TIMED 5K RACE
* AWESOME T-SHIRT (GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY 4/17/25)
JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP CALLED @RUNLOCO4ALS [https://www.facebook.com/groups/345213836435994/]. Use the hashtag #runLOCO4ALS and post your pics & videos in the group. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @runloco4als
VIRTUAL RUNNERS: You will receive email instructions on how to upload your results.
EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
#RUNLOCO4ALS
Races
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Fiesta 5k Challenge
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt--SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/17/25
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
The FIESTA 5k is a chip-timed race and runners must be checked in by 7:45am to receive an official finish time. 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 Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt--SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/17/25
Sat 3rd May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
T-shirt is included with registration. -
Virtual Runner
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt--SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 4/17/25
$38.10
T-shirts will be mailed after May 4, 2025.
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