UNG Comic Run: Heroes Against Cancer 5k

Saturday, March 2, 2024 Past event

8:30 AM EST

Oakwood, Georgia

$15.00–$35.00 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the UNG Comic Run: Heroes Against Cancer 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the scenic Oakwood Hall. This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to don their favorite superhero or character costumes while supporting a fantastic cause. Runners and walkers will tackle a fun 5K course that features two counter-clockwise loops around the beautiful College campus, making it a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and engage with the community.

The race kicks off with packet pick-up and registration at 7:00 AM, so be sure to arrive early! Participants will have the chance to compete for various awards, including overall male and female winners, as well as top three finishers in multiple age categories from 10 and under to 70 and over. Don't forget to bring your team spirit, as prizes will also be awarded for the most spirited team and the highest team participation! Remember, only pre-registered runners and walkers are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt, so secure your spot and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and heroics in the fight against cancer!

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Mar 22, 2025

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Races

5k

Includes T-Shirt

8:30 AM EST

$35.00

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Fun Run

Includes T-Shirt

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

8:00 AM EST

$15.00

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Virtual Runner
Virtual

Includes 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!

8:30 AM EST

$35.00

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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!