Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run
Updated
Sunday, May 23, 2027, first start 2:00 PM, in Canton (600 Brown Industrial Pkwy). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25 to $35.
Course and race notes
The Cancer Sucks 5K begins and ends at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA at 2:00pm.
The entire course is on the beautiful greenway along the Etowah River. Runners and Walkers start together at 2:00pm. Our 5K runners will receive a Runner's BIB with timing chip and will be able to view their results on RunSignup.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, May 23
2027 · in 197 days
Start time
2:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun May 23 (in 197 days)
Opened Apr 8, 2026
Race day in Canton
Weather
80° / 58°F
Typical high and low for May 23, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Allatoona Dam 2, GA (15.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:31 AM – 8:37 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Places to eat
- Waffle House restaurant0.5 mi
- IHOP restaurant0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat May 22
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)6 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Canton
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel · Fairfield
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
More places on the map
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