Annual Cantrell Center 5K

Just a friendly reminder that The Cantrell Center 5k & Fun Run has been CANCELED FOR 2025. Thank you to everyone who loves and supports our race! In the mean time, keep exercising, stay healthy, and God bless!
-The Cantrell Center 5k & Fun Run Team

Healthy Georgia. Strong America.

We have both celebratory and heavy hearted news to share today.

In celebratory news, we presented Renee Bryan on behalf of Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital with a check for the 2024 Cantrell Center 5K proceeds totaling over $11,500.00. This brings our total amount of funds raised since 2015 to nearly $60,000.00!

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝟱𝗞 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗻

It is with a heavy heart we announce that we will not be holding the Cantrell Center 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run this February 2025.

This decision was not made lightly because we understand how much this event means to our participants, supporters, and the community. However, after careful consideration, due to some unforeseen circumstances and logistical challenges, we realize that we must pause the event for 2025.

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support over the years helping us to raise nearly $60,000.00 in funds for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The enthusiasm and spirit of our participants is the heartbeat of this event along with our amazing sponsors who support and believe in our mission.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀…. 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗔!! Healthy Georgia. Strong America.

1. Still want to run our course before our next big event? Download the course map: https://cantrellcenter.com/5k/ #1571671822292-5ab6e9c2-5220

2. Download our FREE 8 week walking program or our run/walk program: https://cantrellcenter.com/5k/ #1569249959139-53a1d7f5-612e

3. Visit our website for upcoming local run/walk events: https://cantrellcenter.com/about-us/community/

4. We invite you to consider making a secure donation to our local Children’s Hospital by visiting https://www.navicenthealth.org/donate-to-children

Thank you for understanding. If you would like to stay informed about future events, please follow us on our social media channels.

Stay Safe, Take Care, and Keep Exercising!

Tassie Cantrell and The Cantrell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Team

Cherry Blossom Festival's FIRST Veterans Day 5k is right around the corner! Registration ends November 8th and you don't want to miss this amazing race!

⏰ November 9th, 2024
7:00am – Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:25am - National Anthem
8:30am - 5K Begins
Approximately 9:30am - Awards Ceremony

Presenting Sponsor: Smith, Brown and Groover, Inc.
Supporting Sponsor: The R.A. Bowen Trust, Middle Georgia State University, and Apparel Authority
Hydration Station Sponsors: Anderson, Walker & Reichert, LLP and Hays Service
Media Sponsors: 41NBC/WMGT, WDEN, Lite Rock Z93.7, All The Hits B95.1, and Blazin 92.3

Sign Up:🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Macon/VeteransDay5KCBF?fbclid=IwY2xjawGDY6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXm0elUv-l9gRaAnesgO0_rd7jjR2dvkNu-mVhyg0djKlo1ZzECwa3S9Tw_aem_4GB_-R3hAohJf8_RmGo4wg

TWO WEEKS away from Cherry Blossom Festival's New Event! 🌸👟A portion of the proceeds from the Veterans Day 5k will be donated to an organization dedicated to helping Middle-Georgia veterans stay in their homes by assisting with utilities, mortgage or rent, and/or home repairs. Help us support Georgia veterans!

A huge THANK YOU to all the Veterans Day 5k Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor: Smith, Brown and Groover, Inc.
Supporting Sponsor: The R.A. Bowen Trust, Middle Georgia State University, and Apparel Authority
Hydration Station Sponsors: Anderson, Walker & Reichert, LLP and Hays Service
Media Sponsors: 41NBC/WMGT, WDEN, Lite Rock Z93.7, All The Hits B95.1, and Blazin 92.3


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