Get Your Rear in Gear
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Sparks, Nevada
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the community in the spirited fight against colon cancer at the Get Your Rear in Gear event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Sparks Marina Park in Washoe. This uplifting 5K Run/Walk is not just a race—it's a celebration of health, awareness, and unity. Participants of all fitness levels are welcome to run or walk while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds go directly towards local screenings, patient resources, and educational initiatives for colorectal cancer.
The event promises a fun and engaging atmosphere, featuring exciting highlights like the iconic finish through a giant inflatable colon, participation medals for all, and delicious prizes for the fastest male and female runners in each age group—each winner will take home a pie from Ace Hardware! Plus, every entry includes a ticket for a chance to win a barbecue grill and kids dash participants can enter a raffle for two tickets to the Discovery Museum. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit!
The event promises a fun and engaging atmosphere, featuring exciting highlights like the iconic finish through a giant inflatable colon, participation medals for all, and delicious prizes for the fastest male and female runners in each age group—each winner will take home a pie from Ace Hardware! Plus, every entry includes a ticket for a chance to win a barbecue grill and kids dash participants can enter a raffle for two tickets to the Discovery Museum. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
oin our community in the fight against colon cancer on July 18, 2026, at Sparks Marina Park for the Get Your Rear in Gear - Reno 5K Run/Walk. This grassroots event raises funds and awareness to fight colorectal cancer, with all proceeds staying local to support screenings, patient resources, and education. The event features a welcoming environment for all fitness levels, whether you are running, walking, and families. Colorectal cancer survivors and patients register for free.
Race Highlights:
End the race through the giant inflatable colon
All participants get a participation medal
Fastest male and female per age group win a pie from ace hardware
All entries include a ticket for a barbecue grill raffle
All kids dash entries include a raffle ticket to win 2 Discovery Museum tickets
Race Highlights:
End the race through the giant inflatable colon
All participants get a participation medal
Fastest male and female per age group win a pie from ace hardware
All entries include a ticket for a barbecue grill raffle
All kids dash entries include a raffle ticket to win 2 Discovery Museum tickets
Races
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5k Run or Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 18th July 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$38.10
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Location
300 Howard Dr, Sparks, 89434, NV, United States
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