The Bob Burns Memorial 5k

Sunday, July 21, 2024 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Augusta, Maine
$40.00 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 11th Annual Bob Burns Memorial 5K on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at the scenic Augusta Rail Trail in Augusta, Kennebec! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a powerful gathering to raise funds and awareness for The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) in their fight against brain cancer. With registration starting at 6:30 AM and the race kicking off at 8 AM, participants can enjoy a fun warm-up dance and hear from inspiring guest speakers before hitting the trail.

Whether you choose to run individually or with a team, your participation helps support crucial brain tumor research and assists local families impacted by this disease. There are plenty of incentives to fundraise, including awesome prizes for reaching milestones, such as free race t-shirts and exclusive gear. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic morning of community spirit and camaraderie. Sign up today and help us turn the tide against brain cancer!

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  • The Bob Burns Memorial 5k

    Includes T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EDT

    $40.00

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There is NO cure for brain cancer, and with little funding for this disease in the US, there have been no significant gains in 30 years. Join us on July 21st, 2024 at the Augusta Rail Trail at 31 Union Street for The 11th Annual Bob Burns Memorial 5K to raise money and awareness for The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) for brain tumor research AND local families living with a brain tumor. Registration table opens at 6:30AM, race starts at 8AM. Prior to race will be a dance for a warm up and guest speakers. Sign up individually or as a team! Help us fundraise by allowing people to donate to you right through this site! Reach fundraising milestone to be awarded a prize!!

Option to purchase a race t-shirt when signing up!.

PLEASE HELP US FUNDRAISE! BY DOING SO, YOU AND YOUR TEAM WILL BE AWARDED PRIZES BASED ON YOUR EARNINGS:

* T-Shirts are $20.00 - however if you RAISE $100.00 PER PERSON, you will be rewarded a free shirt! Kelly will need to be contacted once you reach these milestones at [email protected]
* $250 (per person or team): BBM5K Sunglasses (each person will receive one)
* $500 (per person or team): Kelly's Cause Koozies (each person will receive one)
* $1,000: Kelly's Cause Tumblers (each person will receive one), as well as a team sign on the race course

CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE
AGES 6-17 $15.00
18+ $25.00 UNTIL JUNE 1ST
18+ $30.00 JUNE 1ST - JULY 20TH
18+ $40.00 DAY OF EVENT
TEAMS OF 3 OR MORE ARE $20.00 A PERSON

Contact Kelly for anymore information at [email protected] or Facebook page "Kelly's Cause for Brain Tumors"

Location

31 Union St, Augusta, 04330, ME, United States

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