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Cancer Sucks 5K

Canton, United States • 2 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Canton, Georgia. The course begins and ends at Etowah River Park and runs entirely on the greenway along the Etowah River. The race location is listed as 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114.

Race format and logistics

There are two event categories: a 5K Runner and a 5K Walker. The listed entry fees are $35 for the runner category and $25 for the walker category. Registration closes on November 2, 2025; participants registered before October 10 will receive a free race t-shirt.

All participants receive a race BIB. Runners receive a BIB with a timing chip and can view results on RunSignup. Walkers receive a BIB but are not timed and results are not provided; participants who want a timed result may register in the runner category. The event is presented by The Shelley Foundation, which was founded in response to a stage four colon cancer diagnosis in February 2022 and is intended to raise funds and support for people and families affected by cancer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Canton

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Runner
5 km
5k Walker
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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