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Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center

Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Cumming, GA
423 Canton Rd., 30040
Type
VIRTUAL
Official registration

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At a glance

Kick off Cinco de Mayo with a festive 5K and Kids' Fun Run, dedicated to supporting the Emory ALS Center.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the Fiesta 5k Challenge in Cumming, GA, a vibrant event kicking off Cinco de Mayo festivities. This race holds a special mission: to stop ALS, honoring those living with the disease and remembering those lost. Celebrating 20 years, 100% of proceeds directly benefit the Emory ALS Center. Choose from a chip-timed 5K or a Kids’ Fun Run, with a virtual option available. It's a meaningful way to celebrate and contribute to a vital cause.

What to expect

  • Runners can enjoy a chip-timed 5K or a Kids’ Fun Run, with a virtual option available.
  • All participants receive a race T-shirt, and 5K finishers earn a medal.
  • Free photos will capture your race day memories.

Standout details

  • 100% of proceeds benefit Emory ALS Center
  • Finisher medal for 5K participants
  • Free race photos
  • Kids’ Fun Run option

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed
  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $11.60

    Opens Sep 29, 2025, 7:34 AM EDT · Closes Apr 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, May 2, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Sep 29, 2025, 7:34 AM EDT · Closes Dec 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

  • Virtual Runner

    Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Sep 29, 2025, 7:34 AM EDT · Closes Dec 30, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

From the organizer

Something big is coming! 20 Years - 1 Cause

Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with the Fiesta 5k Challenge!

We are on a mission to stop ALS. The Fiesta 5k Challenge is held in memory of Jon Blais, who died from ALS in 2005, and in honor of all who are living with ALS and those who have lost their lives because of it.

NEW LOCATION: Cumming City Center 423 Canton Rd., Cumming, GA 30040

5K and Kids’ Fun Run options, as well as Virtual Runner

All participants receive a race T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 16th)

New this year: 5K finishers will get a finisher medal!

Free Photos! Chip-timed 5k race As always, for 20 years, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Emory ALS Center

Follow us on Instagram @runloco4als and join the Facebook Group called @runLOCO4ALS

Event will be held rain or shine.

#runLOCO4ALS

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