Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer is a running race on October 4, 2026 in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, with entry fees from $32 to $35.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $32–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 36th Annual Race Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run and Family Fun Walk - You make a difference. Right here in your community. By participating in the Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer, you’re helping to support free mammograms and other breast-care and gynecological services to area individuals in need.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cedar Rapids #1, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Population
136,859
as of 2023
City Elevation
844 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
73
Days to train
- Race
- Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
Oct 4, 2026