Will Haney Foundation Race of Champions
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Athens, Alabama
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Will Haney Foundation Race of Champions on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the beautiful city of Athens! This exciting event features a 5K race that is USTAF distance certified, making it perfect for runners of all levels. The course offers a unique multi-surface experience, including a high school stadium track, asphalt, fine gravel running trails, and boardwalks, ensuring a fun and fast run.
Participating in this race is not just about the thrill of competition; it's also about making a difference. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the Will Haney Foundation Scholarship program, which supports patients and families affected by cancer and provides scholarships for graduating seniors entering the nursing profession. This inspiring cause honors the memory of Will Haney, who was taken too soon by childhood cancer. Lace up your running shoes and join us in this uplifting event to help support cancer research and provide hope to those in need!
Participating in this race is not just about the thrill of competition; it's also about making a difference. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the Will Haney Foundation Scholarship program, which supports patients and families affected by cancer and provides scholarships for graduating seniors entering the nursing profession. This inspiring cause honors the memory of Will Haney, who was taken too soon by childhood cancer. Lace up your running shoes and join us in this uplifting event to help support cancer research and provide hope to those in need!
Organiser's Description
5th Annual event, 2025 Will Haney Foundation Race of Champions 5K with proceeds to fund the Will Haney Foundation Scholarship program. The Will Haney Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, was established in 2014 in the memory of our son, brother and friend who was taken from us by childhood cancer on January 8, 2011. The purpose of the Will Haney Foundation is to support patients and families of patients who are suffering from cancer by providing for their needs, providing for cancer research and providing scholarships for graduating seniors going in to the nursing profession. Although, Will passed away from a childhood cancer, we want to support patients and families with all types of cancer. However, when supporting cancer research, this Foundation will focus primarily on childhood cancer with an emphasis on research for Rhabdomyosarcoma.
The race course is USTAF distance Certified and is multi-surface, high school stadium track, asphalt, fine gravel running trail, and boardwalk. A multi-surface shoe is suggested. The course is flat and fairly fast.
The race course is USTAF distance Certified and is multi-surface, high school stadium track, asphalt, fine gravel running trail, and boardwalk. A multi-surface shoe is suggested. The course is flat and fairly fast.
Races
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5th Annual Will Haney Foundation Race of Champions 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$30.00
Will Haney Foundation Race of Champions