Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center
About this race
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 April 29, 2017 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
The FIESTA 5k is a chip-timed race and runners must be checked in by 7:45am to receive an official finish time. 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 Fun Run
The Fun Run is open to children and adults and will be on the track at Fowler Park. Participants will run 4 laps. The Fun Run is not timed but each runner will receive a finish ribbon. **Registration is FREE for the Fun Run but if you want to receive a t-shirt you will need to order and pay for it upon checkout.**
VIRTUAL Fiesta 5k
NEW THIS YEAR! We are adding a Virtual Race option for those of you across the country - or world - who would like to participate. Your entry fee will include shipping of your race t-shirt. Shirts guaranteed to those who register by April 13, 2017 and will be shipped after the April 29th race. It's a great way for you to support the Emory ALS Center. Please post pictures of yourself participating in your 5k on the Fiesta 5k Challenge Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/runLOCO4ALS/
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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