Just A Short Run

Race Overview

• Established: Founded in 2001 to honor Sean T. Smith, who lost his battle with leukemia in 1995.
• Charity Focus: Just A Short Run has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars to benefit local charities working to eradicate leukemia and blood-borne cancers.
• Legacy Partnership: In 2025, we recommitted to Sean's legacy, launching a partnership with Cancer Bridges to support cancer patients and their families.
• Continuity: In 2026, we are proud to continue this partnership!

Event Details

• Founder: Race founder, Kevin Smith (brother of Sean), along with the GCXC Race Timing Team, local running friends, and volunteers will support the event.
• Location: Just A Short Run transforms North Park into the race course.
• Date: Back in its prime spot on the fourth Saturday in March.
• Distances: Offering 5K, 8.1 Miles, 1/2 Marathon & 30K, ideal for a spring marathon tune-up.

Community Spirit

• More than a Race: This event is about much more than just running.
• Community: The Just A Short Run community is vibrant, generous, and strong.
• Welcoming Atmosphere: If you're already part of this community, welcome back! If you're new, we can't wait to share the miles with you.

Race Information

• Race Start: 8:30am
• Course Limit: 4 hours

Race URL

• More Information: For additional details, visit the official race page: Just A Short Run.