From the Organizer
Register Today! Please join Piedmont Cartersville for our first annual “Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K or 1M "Wellness Walk”! Saturday morning, October 31, 2026. Race Start Time: is 9 a.m. at Hamilton Crossing Park - Cartersville, GA!
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. and early detection is critical. During breast cancer awareness month, we urge women age 40 or over and of average risk (age 30 if at higher risk) to schedule mammograms and clinical breast exams, as well as perform breast self-exams regularly.
Please make plans to join us and wear your most creative Halloween running costume! While you enjoy a wonderful, fast, flat (and new!) race route in Cartersville / Bartow County's Own Hamilton Crossing Park! So make plans today to race, run, or walk with us to Celebrate breast cancer survivors and support those who are currently fighting! Net proceeds will benefit breast cancer patients at Piedmont Oncology – Cartersville.
Race Registration:
5K: $30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, October 25). You must register
by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate! $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
1M "Wellness Walk": $25 Pre-Race Registration Fee (runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, October 25). You must register
by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate! $35 Race Day Registration Rate.
Race Day Schedule of Events:
- 8:00 AM: Race Day Registration Opens
- 8:55 AM: Pre-Race Announcements
- 9:00 AM: 5K Start Time
- 9:10 AM: 1 Mile Wellness Walk
- 10:15 AM 5K Awards
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up:
For those pre-registered, Packet Pick up will be held Friday, October 30 from 12 - 4 pm at Piedmont Cartersville Main Lobby located at 960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA 30120. Avoid the Lines as Participants may pick up their official “Boo Gear” (Boo Bib, Boo Shirt, Boo Bag) the Friday before Race Day! This helps to make race day morning easy, not scary!
Race Day Parking:
There is plenty of free race day parking in Hamilton Crossing Park..... So don't sweat that!
5K Awards:
5K Awards will be given to the following:
Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
Top Master Male and Top Master Female Winners
Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-
39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
PLEASE NOTE: There are no awards for the 1M Wellness Walk - It's just for a Good Time and Great Health!!!
We DO hope you will join us and please note, this is a Rain-or-Shine event!
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
71°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cartersville, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cartersville, GA
Population
23,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
769 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- October 31, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K?
- Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K is a running race held in Cartersville, Georgia on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Cartersville, Georgia at 137 Hamilton Crossing Road NW. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Piedmont - Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K
Oct 31, 2026