Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center
About the Event
Something big is coming! 20 Years - 1 Cause
Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with the Fiesta 5k Challenge!
We are on a mission to stop ALS. The Fiesta 5k Challenge is held in memory of Jon Blais, who died from ALS in 2005, and in honor of all who are living with ALS and those who have lost their lives because of it.
NEW LOCATION: Cumming City Center
423 Canton Rd., Cumming, GA 30040
Free parking is available in the parking garage and surface lots located within the City Center.
Restrooms are located on the lower level of the Cumming City Center
5K and Kids’ Fun Run options, as well as Virtual Runner
All participants receive a race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 16th)
New this year: All finishers will get a finisher medal! (including Virtual Runners)
- Free Photos!
- Chip-timed 5k race
As always, for 20 years, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Emory ALS Center
Follow us on Instagram @runloco4als and join the Facebook Group called @runLOCO4ALS
Event will be held rain or shine.
#runLOCO4ALSJoin fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cumming.
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Fiesta 5k Challenge
The FIESTA 5k is a chip-timed race and runners must be checked in by 7:45am to receive an official finish time. T-shirt included - guaranteed if registered by April 16, 2026. Awards will be presented to the Overall Male/Female, Overall Masters Male/ Female, and Top 3 in Age Group categories of 5 year increments.
Fiesta Kids Fun Run
T-shirt is included with registration - guaranteed if registered by April 16, 2026. This one's for the little ones but parents can certainly run alongside!
About Cumming
Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center takes place in Cumming, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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