Event Details

Event Registration

This year, ASK 5K & Fun Walk participants have the option to join us in-person for our outdoor event on April 30th, or choose to do a virtual 5K and participate your own way on your own time!

In addition to making life better for kids with cancer, your event registration includes:

In-Person Walk & 5K:

  • Race bib                      
  • Chip timing for runners
  • Participant t-shirt
  • Finisher's medal
  • Goody bag
  • Ticket to the Flying Squirrels home game on Saturday, May 7th, at 6:05pm to celebrate ASK Night at The Diamond

Virtual Walk & 5K:

  • Race bib
  • Participant t-shirt
  • Finisher's medal
  • Ticket to the Flying Squirrels home game on Saturday, May 7th at 6:05pm to celebrate ASK Night at The Diamond

Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 27th at 11:59pm.

Walk-up registration will be available during early packet pick-up and the morning of the event.

Please note that we do not offer refunds. We do provide consideration for our ASK families who need refund assistance.

You can convert your registration fee to a donation by contacting Sarah Kelly at skelly@askccf.org or 804-658-5910.

For additional questions, please see our FAQs Page.

Event Pricing

Adult (15 & up)

  • Early Bird Pricing (before March 31st at 11:59pm): $30
  • Regular Pricing: $35 
  • Walk-Up Pricing: $40

Youth (14 & under)

  • Early Bird Pricing (before March 31st at 11:59pm): $20
  • Regular Pricing: $25
  • Walk-Up Pricing: $30

Virtual Registration: $25 (Packet will be picked up at the early packet pick-up on Friday, April 29th).

Virtual Registration - Mailed Packet: $35 (Packet will be mailed the week of the event).

Kids 5 & under have the option to register for free but will not receive a t-shirt or bib.

Event Schedule

Online registration will close Wednesday, April 27th at 11:59pm.

Early Packet Pick-Up, Friday April 29th

  • 12pm to 7pm
  • ASK's office, 5211 W. Broad Street, Suite 100
  • Walk-up registrations available

Race Day, April 30th

  • 8:00am - Registration & Packet Pick-Up Opens 
  • 8:30am -  Pre-Race Tailgate Starts
  • 9:30am - Awards Ceremony 
  • 10:00am - 5K Starts
  • 10:00am - Concourse Post-Race Festival Starts
  • 11:00am - Top Finisher Awards
  • 11:15am - Moment of Remembrance & Kourageous Kids Victory Lap

Starting Line & 5K Course

Participants will line up outside the Food Lion Party Den pavilion located on the 1st base side of the stadium to take off through area neighborhoods and make their way back into the Diamond to receive their medal at home plate. Water stops and spirit stations line the way.  

The ASK 5K & Fun Walk course is great for setting a PR for fastest time or for having the most fun! Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcomed. 

Pre-Race Tailgate & Post-Race Festival

Arrive early to join us for the Pre-Race Tailgate!  We'll have games, activities, photobooth fun, music and a spirit station stop to get you ready for your 3.1 run/walk. The celebration starts at 8:30am with an awards ceremony at 9:30am recognizing Top Fundraising Teams and Individuals as well as the award for Largest Team and Most Team Spirit.

The celebration continues at the post-race festival on the concourse, featuring live music with the Jangling Reinharts, finisher food, and activities for the kids. Don't miss the awards for the top 5K finishers, the moment of remembrance, and cheering on our ASK Kourageous Kids during their inspiring victory lap.

Awards

Gather your friends and family to join the #ASKWalk! Whether running or fundraising or both, the following awards and prizes will surely sweeten your day.

5K AWARDS

  • Top three overall male
  • Top three overall female
  • Top three overall male youth (14 & under)
  • Top three overall female youth (14 & under)


FUNDRAISING AWARDS

  • Top Fundraising Team (1st Place)
  • Second Highest Fundraising Team (2nd Place)
  • Third Highest Fundraising Team (3rd Place)
  • Top Three Fundraising Individuals


LARGEST TEAM AWARD
The team with the most registered members will win the Largest Team Award. Call everyone you know as it usually takes over 150 people to claim this prize!

TEAM SPIRIT AWARD 
The Team Spirit Award will recognize the team that creates awareness for the cause based on costumes, team name, t-shirts, props, enthusiasm, songs, chants, etc. Have fun and be creative, and maybe you'll go home with bragging rights!