Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K

Event Overview

Please join Piedmont Cartersville for our first annual “Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K & 1M "Wellness Walk”! Saturday morning, October 31, 2026. Race Start Time: is 9 a.m. at Hamilton Crossing Park - Cartersville, GA!

Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness

• Prevalence: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S.
• Detection: Early detection is critical.
• Recommendation: Women age 40 or over and of average risk (age 30 if at higher risk) are urged to schedule mammograms and regular exams.
• Self-Exams: Women are encouraged to perform breast self-exams regularly.

Join Us in Celebration

• Costume Contest: Wear your most creative Halloween running costume!
• Race Route: Enjoy a wonderful, fast, flat (and new!) race route in Cartersville/Bartow County's Own Hamilton Crossing Park.
• Support: Celebrate breast cancer survivors and support those currently fighting.
• Beneficiary: Net proceeds will benefit breast cancer patients at Piedmont Oncology – Cartersville.

Race Registration

• 5K Fee: $30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, October 25).
• Registration Details: Must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate.
• Race Day Rate: $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
• Wellness Walk Fee: $25 Pre-Race Registration Fee (same timeline as 5K).

Race Day Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Race Day Registration Opens
• 8:55 AM: Pre-Race Announcements
• 9:00 AM: 5K Start Time
• 9:15 AM: 1 Mile Wellness Walk Start Time

Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up

For those pre-registered, Packet Pick up will be held Friday, October 30 from 12 - 4 pm at Piedmont Cartersville Main Lobby located at 960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA 30120. Avoid the Lines as Participants may pick up their official “Boo Gear” (Boo Bib, Boo Shirt, Boo Bag) the Friday before Race Day! This helps to make race day morning easy, not scary!

Race Day Parking

There is plenty of free race day parking in Hamilton Crossing Park..... So don't sweat that!

5K Awards

5K Awards will be given to the following:

• Overall Winners: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
• Masters: Top Master Male and Top Master Female Winners
• Age Categories: Top 3 Male & Female in the following categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit Piedmont Hospital Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K.