Run Against Breast Cancer ATLANTA

Saturday, February 24, 2024 Past event
7:30 AM EST
Atlanta, Georgia
$38.10–$48.70 · 5 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Marathon

Event summary

Join the fight against breast cancer at the Run Against Breast Cancer in Atlanta on Saturday, February 24, 2024! This inspiring event takes place in Dekalb and features three exciting race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a 21K half marathon. Participants of all ages and paces are encouraged to run or walk for a great cause, and everyone under 18 can join with a guardian.

Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your participation also supports the American Cancer Society, with a portion of the proceeds and 100% of fundraising benefiting this vital organization. Each participant will receive a premium running shirt and a finisher's medal, plus the chance to earn a special commemorative pin or ribbon! With limited spots available in this small, private group run—capped at just 15-20 participants per wave—be sure to secure your place early. Whether you choose to race in person or opt for the virtual run, you’ll be part of a community standing together in the fight against cancer. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event—register today!

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Races

  • Family 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    7:30 AM EST

    $38.10

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  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM EST

    $40.22

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM EST

    $45.52

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  • 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Shirt

    7:30 AM EST

    $48.70

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  • 5k/10k/13.1 Virtual Registration

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Running Shirt

    7:30 AM EST

    $40.22

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Organiser's description

STAND TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER BY TAKING PART IN A 5K, 10K, OR 21K HALF MARATHON. AFTER THE RUN, GET A SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE PIN OR RIBBON TO KEEP!
A PORTION OF RUN PROCEEDS + 100% OF THE FUNDRAISING WILL GO TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CANCER ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION OR WAIT LIST.

THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15-20 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS JUST A PURE RUN WITH OUR COORDINATORS TO SUPPORT YOU!

TIMING:

THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!

- NO TIMING CHIPS.

- TIMING (OPTIONAL): OUR COORDINATORS CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TIME USING BIB NUMBERS GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY! PLEASE TELL OUR COORDINATOR ON RACE DAY AND THEY WILL WALK YOU THROUGH AN EASY PROCESS OF NOTING YOUR START AND STOP TIME, TO REPORT YOUR FINAL RESULTS!

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT (SHIPPED TO THE ADDRESS YOU REGISTER WITH - US ONLY)

- FINISHER'S MEDAL! (EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN)

- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER AND CHECK SPELLING)

- RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COURSE MAPS.

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!

WAVE TIMES: (EMAIL US YOUR DESIRED WAVE TIME: [email protected])
(WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS)
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:00AM

*LATE RUNNERS CAN RUN UPON ARRIVAL (PLEASE NOTE OUR COORDINATORS STAY UNTIL 3 HOURS AFTER THE FIRST WAVE)

VIRTUAL RUN OPTION:
- OUR VIRTUAL RUN UNIQUELY OFFERS THE SUPPORT OF A COACH THAT YOU CAN TEXT ANYTIME. YOU CAN SIGN-UP TO HAVE ONE OF OUR COACHES TEXT YOU AND CHEER YOU ON BEFORE YOUR RUN!

VIRTUAL RUNS CAN BE DONE ANY TIME AND PLACE OF YOUR CHOOSING USING ANY TRACKING DEVICE (OPTIONAL). AFTER YOU FINISH, YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS TO [email protected] TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL!

RACE BUNDLE:

SIGN-UP FOR MORE RACES AND GET A DISCOUNT! WE'LL SEND YOU YOUR SHIRTS FOR EACH RACE TOGETHER. IF YOU COMPLETE 3 OF OUR RUNS, WE'LL SEND YOU A CUSTOM RUNNER'S TROPHY!

SPONSORSHIPS & PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
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TEAM GLO VOLUNTEERS:

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN HELPING PUT ON RUNS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/VOLUNTEER-FORM/ https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form



WE WANT TO DONATE! AROUND THE WORLD RUN:

WHEN YOU REGISTER TO RUN, WE WILL GIFT A REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION THEMSELVES. THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE COOL RUNNING SWAG!

Location

S Peachtree Creek Trail, Atlanta, 30304, GA, United States

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