The fifth annual Chattanooga Rump Run 5K and Fun Walk to raise awareness for colon cancer will take place on Saturday, March 11 at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga.
“Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers for men and women in our area,” Dr. Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero, colorectal surgeon and chair of the Greater Chattanooga Colon Cancer Foundation, said. “We want the community to understand the ways to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. We also want to spread the word that early detection is key – and if caught early, colon cancer is treatable and beatable.”
Funds will go to the Greater Chattanooga Colon Cancer Foundation’s efforts to raise awareness of colorectal cancer, improve access to screenings and offer support to locals affected by the disease.
To register go to rumprun.com by March 10. You can also register on race day on-site beginning at 7:30 a.m. A survivor recognition will take place at 8:50 a.m., the 5K will start at 9:00 a.m. and the Fun Walk will start at 9:30 a.m. followed by the awards ceremony.
Early registration costs are $30 online and $40 on the day of the event. CHildren 10 and under are $10.
Call 423 757-0730 or go to www.rumprun.com to volunteer on race day.