Event Description
This run and walk is for anyone who has been impacted by colon cancer because NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE. Survivors, current battlers, caregivers, family members, friends, coworkers, sisters, husbands, mothers, or anyone who wants to increase access to healthcare and screening sign up to help change the statistics.
Colon Cancer screening is one of the most underused ways to save someone's life from cancer that exists. Stage one colon cancer has over a 90% survival rate but colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Lack of access to healthcare and early screening measures but 60% of these deaths can be avoided with screening. 76% of uninsured have not had a colon cancer screening and lack access to proper medical care.
The FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
The mission of the Free Clinic of Central Virginia is to ensure high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare for every member of our community. We fulfill this mission by providing high-quality medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and health education services to those in Central Virginia who do not have the resources to obtain these essential healthcare services. We are not funded by the government but instead we are funded by our community and largely run by volunteers that are passionate about serving others. We are here for you.
5K Registration:
$30 THROUGH February 3rd
$35 (February 4th - March 23rd)
$40 Packet Pickup (Mar. 24th) & Race Day (Mar. 25th)
12 & Under Special Pricing:
$15 (Does not include shirt. A shirt can be purchased for an additional $15 during registration)
Race Day Registration:
Race Day registration is available for $40. Participants are encouraged to register prior to arriving at our starting line at Peaks View Park, 70 Ivy Creek Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Please note that there is no paper registration for this event.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, March 24th from 12 – 6pm, Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Saturday, March 25th (RACE DAY) from 8:00am - 8:30am, Peaks View Park, 170 Ivy Creek Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502
T-shirts:
Participants who register by March 3, 2023 11:59pm deadline will receive a 5K t-shirt. Extras are available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
Awards/Results/Timing:
Top three overall male and female finishers, top Masters (40+ yrs of age) male & female, plus the top 3 male & female finishers in the following categories: 12 & under, 13 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 - 59, 60-69, 70 and over. Timing will be provided by Riverside Runners.
Pets:
Due to the width of the bikeway and as a courtesy to all participants and volunteers, please do not bring your pet to this event.
Refund / Transfer / Deferral Policy:
Entries are non-refundable or transferrable to another person or event. Entries cannot be deferred to another year.
