UNG Comic Run: Heroes Against Cancer 5k

Saturday, March 22, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Oakwood, Georgia

$18.00–$38.50 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting UNG Comic Run: Heroes Against Cancer 5K on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Oakwood Hall! This vibrant event invites participants to channel their inner heroes by racing in costumes inspired by their favorite characters from books, movies, TV shows, and comic books. With a festive atmosphere, awards will be presented for overall male and female winners, as well as the top three finishers in various age categories starting from 10 & under up to 70 and over.

Participants can also compete for special awards in categories like "Most Team Spirit" and "Most Participation by a Team." Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun-filled day that promotes health, community spirit, and support for cancer awareness. Remember, only pre-registered runners and walkers are guaranteed a t-shirt, so sign up early to secure your spot! Packet pick-up and race day registration will open at 7:00 AM, with parking available at the Lanier Tech Parking Lot. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie as we run together for a great cause!

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Mar 2, 2024

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Races

5k

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM EDT

$38.50

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Fun Run

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

The 1 mile is open to all ages to run or walk!

8:00 AM EDT

$18.00

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Virtual Runner
Virtual

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Can't make it or can't run? You can still support Hall County Relay for Life by signing up to participate in spirit and receive a t-shirt!

8:00 AM EDT

$38.50

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Organiser's description

AWARDS:

* Overall Male & Female
* Top 3 males & females in five year age categories starting at 10 & under, and going to 70 and over.
* Most 5K Team Spirit
* Most participation by a Team
* Voting will take place for those who race dress as their favorite hero or character from a book, tv show, movie, or comic book.

*Only pre-registered runners/walkers are guaranteed t-shirts. All others through race day will receive shirt while supplies last.*

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* Packet Pick-Up and Race Day registration opens at 7:00 AM
* The ONLY Entrance to UNG that will be open to access campus is the Mundy Mill red light at Mathis Dr. (intersection with Wal-Mart/Wells Fargo).
* 5K ONLY PARKING is in the Lanier Tech Parking Lot. See attached map. Once you have parked, packet pick-up and race day registration is located in front of the Hugh Mills Physical Education Center
* For detailed interactive course map please follow this link: COURSE MAP https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5842184551
* The course is 2 counter clockwise loops around the College campus (and a pass through one of the parking lots each time). At the end of your 2nd loop you will be directed towards the finish. It is up to you to keep up with what lap you are on!