Run For Your Buns

Saturday, April 1, 2023 Past event

8:30 AM CDT

Tupelo, Mississippi

$27.50–$38.10 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Run For Your Buns event on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Tupelo, Lee! This exciting virtual 5K race, taking place from March 17th through March 24th, is dedicated to raising awareness for colon cancer while supporting the North Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Care Fund. Participants can join from anywhere across the USA, making it a perfect opportunity to get active for a great cause.

As part of this meaningful event, all registered participants will receive a stylish 2024 Run For Your Buns t-shirt, which will be mailed directly to you. By taking part in this virtual race, you will not only be promoting colon cancer awareness but also helping to raise essential funds—approximately $250,000 annually—that aid qualifying cancer patients in our community. Join us for this uplifting event, and let's make a difference together while enjoying the thrill of the race!

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Mar 17–25, 2024

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Races

Run For Your Buns 5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$38.10

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Run for Your Buns VIRTUAL 5k
Virtual

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Can't join us on Race day? Submit your time virtually and still make a difference for a great cause! * T-shirts will not be mailed - must be picked up at packet pickup.

8:30 AM CDT

$27.50

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Organiser's description

RUN FOR YOUR BUNS VIRTUAL 5K

WHEN: SUNDAY, MARCH 17TH THRU SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH.

RACE START: YOUR CHOICE

WHERE: ANYWHERE USA

THE ANNUAL RUN FOR YOUR BUNS COLON CANCER AWARENESS 5K AIMS TO BRING ATTENTION TO COLON CANCER AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER CANCER CARE FUND. THE 2024 RUN FOR YOUR BUNS 5K WILL BE A VIRTUAL EVENT HELD MARCH 17-24 SO YOU CAN JOIN US FROM ANYWHERE USING THE RACEJOY APP.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A 2024 RUN FOR YOUR BUNS T-SHIRT. THE SHIRTS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.

THE NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER CANCER CARE FUND PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY $250,000 ANNUALLY TO HELP QUALIFYING CANCER PATIENTS. APPROXIMATELY 30 PERCENT OF THOSE FUNDS GO DIRECTLY TO ASSIST COLON CANCER PATIENTS. THIS FUND, ADMINISTERED BY THE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI, IS OFTEN THE ONLY RESOURCE AVAILABLE TO HELP PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD OF THEIR LIVES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, VISIT NMHSFOUNDATION.ORG.