Address: 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

• 8am: Pre-Race Tailgate
• 9:30am: Race Start

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

*Tickets valid for the Flying Squirrels home game (date TBD) to celebrate ASK Night at the Diamond and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

In-Person:

Kid's Donut Dash (5 & under): $10

• Includes a medal and a donut. 
• Note: Youth who are registered for the 5K or Fun Walk automatically also receive a ticket for the Donut Dash!   

Kids (5 & under): Free!

• No swag: Does not include a t-shirt, bib or medal.

Virtual:

Virtual Registration (Mailed Packet): $40

• Packet will be mailed to the address listed on registration form. Mailed packets may be received following the event.

Event Schedule:

Online registration will close Wednesday, April 30th at 11:59pm.

Early Packet Pick-Up: Friday, May 2nd

• 12pm to 7pm
• ASK Office: 5211 W. Broad Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230
• Walk-up registration available

Race Day: Saturday, May 3rd

• 8:00am - Registration & Packet Pick-Up Opens + Pre-Race Tailgate Begins! 
• 8:45am -  Kid's Donut Dash 
• 9:00am - Announcements + Awards Ceremony 
• 9:30am - 5K Starts
• 10:00am - Concourse Post-Race Festival Starts
• 10:45am - Top Finisher Awards
• 11:00am - Moment of Remembrance & Kourageous Kids Victory Lap

Virtual 5K participants can run/walk/bike their 5K route any time. Be sure to share on social media with #MoreThanAWalk!

Participants will line up at The Diamond and take off to nearby neighborhoods before making their way back to receive their medal. 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. 

Temporary Road Closures

There will be temporary road closures starting at 8:30am to keep you safe along the course! Be sure to arrive early to park and enjoy the pre-race tailgate. Enter the parking lot off of Robin Hood Road for easiest access.

The road closures are: Northbound lane on Arthur Ashe Boulevard between Avenue of Champions & Palmyra Avenue; Eastbound lane of Palmyra Avenue between Hermitage & Gloucester; Palmyra Avenue between Gloucester & Brook Rd, Southbound lane of Brook Road between Palmyra & Sherwood; and Sherwood Avenue. Roads will open back up after all participants have cleared that area.

Arrive early to join us for the Pre-Race Tailgate!  We'll have games, activities, some of your favorite characters, music and a spirit station to get you ready for your 3.1 mile run/walk. The celebration starts at 8:00am!
 

The Kid's Donut Dash will start at 8:45am and will include two waves: 5 & under and 6-10. Challenge your munchkin to take on this 50yd sprint to earn a tasty treat: Participants will receive a Donut Dash medal and a donut!

An awards ceremony will follow at 9:00am 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  upbeat music, 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.

Gather your friends and family to join the #ASKWalk! Whether running or fundraising or both, these following awards and prizes given at the event will surely make your day:

5K Awards (only available for in-person participants):

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

Fundraising Awards (as of May 3rd at 7am):

• 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!

• Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 30th 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. 
• 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 FAQ.