Iowa · 5K Run (timed) · 5K Walk · Family Fun Walk (~1 mile)
Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer is a 5K Run (timed), 5K Walk and Family Fun Walk (~1 mile) event held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 16,679 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Field size
- ~16,679 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K Run (timed), 5K Walk, Family Fun Walk (~1 mile)
- Field size
- About 16,679 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- especiallyforyourace.org
About the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
A Cedar Rapids tradition since 1991 (36th annual in 2026) starting at Mercy Medical Center, this 5K run/walk and family fun walk funds free mammograms and breast-care services for those in need.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest running/walking events in Iowa; set a participation record of 16,679 in 2024; benefits Mercy Medical Center's Hall-Perrine Cancer Center
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Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer: common questions
- When is the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer held?
- In Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- What distances does the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer offer?
- 5K Run (timed), 5K Walk and Family Fun Walk (~1 mile).
- How many people run the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer?
- About 16,679 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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