Georgia · 5K
Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run
Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run is a 5K event held in Canton, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 23, 2027.
- Race day
- May 23, 2027
- Location
- Canton, GA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 23, 2027
- Location
- Canton, Georgia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- theshelleyfoundation.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 2:00 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run
The Cancer Sucks 5K begins and ends at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA at 2:00pm. The entire course is on the beautiful greenway along the Etowah River. Runners and Walkers start together at 2:00pm. Our 5K runners will receive a Runner's BIB with timing chip and will be able to view their results on RunSignup. All runners registered before September 6th will receive a free race t-shirt. Our 5K walkers will receive a race BIB but are not timed, and results will not be available. If you would pre…
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Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run: common questions
- When is the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 23, 2027.
- Where is the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run held?
- In Canton, Georgia.
- What distances does the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run?
- Yes — registration is open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run start?
- 2:00 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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