CarMax Park
New Home to Richmond Flying Squirrels

2929 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
Richmond, VA 23220

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

8AM: Pre-Race Tailgate

9AM: Race Start

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

• race bib
• participant t-shirt
• finisher's medal
• chip timing (for runners participating in-person)
  
  

*Online registration closes on Wednesday, May 13th at 11:59PM.

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

In-Person:

Runner:
*Includes a timing chip.

• Early-Bird (Before Saturday, January 31st): $40
• Regular: $50
• Walk-Up: $60

Walker:

• Early-Bird (Before Saturday, January 31st): $35
• Regular: $45
• Walk-Up: $55

Youth (5 & under): Free!

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

Kid's Donut Dash: 

• Kids ages 10 & under are invited to participate in a 50 yard sprint to earn a tasty treat!  All participants receive a donut!

• Kids ages 5-10 registered for the ASK 5K or Fun Walk automatically receive Donut Dash access at no extra cost.

• Kids ages 5 & under can participate for just $10!

Virtual:

Virtual Registration (Mailed Packet): $40

• If you can't make it to CarMax Park on Saturday, May 16th, join us virtually and walk wherever you are! Gather friends and family to get outside and support children with cancer in our community. Choose "Virtual 5K" when you register here.

• Virtual participants are encouraged to register by Friday, May 1st to allow enough time for their race bibs, participant t-shirts, and finisher’s medals to be mailed and arrive before race day.

Event Schedule:

Early Packet Pick-Up: Friday, May 15th

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

Race Day: Saturday, May 16th

• 8AM - Registration & Packet Pick-Up Opens + Pre-Race Tailgate Begins! 
• 8:45AM -  Kid's Donut Dash 
• 9AM - Announcements + Awards Ceremony 
• 9:30AM - 5K Starts
• 10AM - Post-Race Family Festival Starts
• 10:45AM - Top Finisher Awards
• 11AM - 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!

Stay tuned for more information about the new route! Participants can expect to start at CarMax Park 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 (personal record) 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. Roads will open back up after all participants have cleared that area. More details to come regarding road closures. 

8AM Pre-Race Tailgate 

Arrive early to participate in games, activities, some of your favorite characters, music and a spirit station to get you ready for your 3.1 mile run/walk! 

8:45AM Kid's Donut Dash

The Kid's Donut Dash will  include two waves: 5 & under and 6-10.  All participants receive a donut!

9AM Awards Ceremony

During our awards ceremony, we will recognize Top Fundraising Teams and Individuals as well as the award for Largest Team and Most Team Spirit!

After you cross the finish line...

The celebration continues at the Post-Race Festival, 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 15th at 10:00pm):

• 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!

• Review our Weather Policy here.
• Please note that we do not offer refunds. If you are unable to attend, you can convert your registration fee to a donation by contacting Jessica Sop at jsop@askccf.org or (804) 658-5910.
• For additional questions, please see our FAQs.