08May
5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center
Cumming,
Georgia,
United States
196 days left
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Date
08 May, 2027
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$15.00 – $30.00
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Website
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Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center
About the event
🌶️ WE’RE BACK… AND IT’S TIME TO RUN LOCO FOR ALS! 🌶️
The tradition continues! We’re excited to announce the 21st Annual Fiesta 5k Challenge, benefiting the Emory ALS Center!
For 21 years, our community has come together to celebrate, run, walk, and make a difference for those living with ALS. Every step, every dollar, and every person who joins us helps support the important work of ALS research, compassionate patient care, and the pursuit of a future without ALS.
So grab your running shoes, bring your amigos, and get ready to go a little loco for a great cause! 🌶️
📅 Saturday, May 8, 2027
📍 Cumming City Center
5K and Kids’ Fun Run options, as well as Virtual Runner
All participants receive a race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 29th)
Free Photos!
Chip-timed 5k race
100% of the proceeds benefit the Emory ALS Center whose mission is to provide the absolute best care for everyone living with ALS. Your participation and donations help grow ALS research and develop new treatments.
Run for a reason. Run for hope. Let’s make year 21 our biggest and best yet!
#runLOCO4ALS
Races offered
08May
Virtual Runner
Running
- Distance
- Virtual Runner
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
08May
Fiesta Kids Fun Run
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $15.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Cumming.
Temperature15.6° / 24.8°
Feels like14.9° / 24.2°
Sunshine hours9h 46m
Rainfall5.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity75.3%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:34
Sunset20:31
About Cumming
Learn more about the host city, Cumming.
Cumming is a city and the county seat of Forsyth County, Georgia, United States, and the sole incorporated area in the county. It is a suburban city, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. In the 2020 census, the population is 7,318, up from 5,430 in 2010. Surrounding unincorporated areas with a Cumming mailing address have a population of approximately 100,000.
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