Run From the Sun 5k
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Douglasville, Georgia
$20.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the Run From the Sun 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Douglasville, Georgia! This heartwarming event is not just a race but a community celebration aimed at raising awareness for melanoma, a serious skin cancer that affects 9,500 people worldwide every day. The race kicks off at Douglas County High School, starting on the DCHS track, and welcomes participants of all ages to join in the fun.
Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation will contribute to the Melanoma Research Foundation, helping to fund vital research in the fight against skin cancer. Participants are encouraged to show their support by wearing black or orange, the colors representing skin cancer awareness. Enjoy a day filled with music, games, and camaraderie, all while supporting a fantastic cause inspired by a local survivor's journey. Let’s come together to make a difference and have a blast at this uplifting event!
Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation will contribute to the Melanoma Research Foundation, helping to fund vital research in the fight against skin cancer. Participants are encouraged to show their support by wearing black or orange, the colors representing skin cancer awareness. Enjoy a day filled with music, games, and camaraderie, all while supporting a fantastic cause inspired by a local survivor's journey. Let’s come together to make a difference and have a blast at this uplifting event!
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Run From the Sun 5k
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$20.00
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Run From the Sun Virtual 5k
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$20.00
Organiser's description
Run From the Sun 5k is a run and walk that raises awareness for melanoma (skin cancer). All funds from the race will be donated to the Melanoma Research Foundation to help find a cure for skin cancer which effects 9,500 people in the world every day. The creator of the race had her own experience with melanoma at age 15 and used her passion for running and her cancer survival story to establish the first Run from the Sun 5k in Douglasville, Georgia. The race is located at Douglas County High School (DCHS) and starts on the DCHS track. It is open to all ages, and we encourage all participants to wear black or orange for skin cancer awareness. There will be music, games, and lots of fun, so we hope to see you there to support a good cause!
We were so blessed last year to have Pearl Primary Care and Flowers Medical Group as sponsors who helped make the 2022 race possible. Visit their websites to learn more information about their services:
https://www.pearlprimarycare.com/
https://flowersmedical.com/
We were so blessed last year to have Pearl Primary Care and Flowers Medical Group as sponsors who helped make the 2022 race possible. Visit their websites to learn more information about their services:
https://www.pearlprimarycare.com/
https://flowersmedical.com/
Location
8705 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, 30134, GA, United States
Run From the Sun 5k
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