DeKalb Adds “Fun” to Breast Cancer Run/Walk

DECATUR, Ga.— DeKalb County, along with Susan G. Komen Atlanta and Northlake Mall, will host its third annual DeKalb Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 20. A fun one-mile run, kids zone and health fair have been added to this year’s event.

Both routes begin and end at Northlake Mall, located at 4800 Briarcliff Rd. NE in Tucker, at 9 a.m., with the kids zone and health fair opening immediately after the race.

All proceeds from the event benefit and fund Susan G. Komen Atlanta programming initiatives in DeKalb County.

Registration fees for the 5K and fun run are $15 (adults), $10 (seniors 55 and above and teams of 10 or more), $5 (kids and employees).  Participants will receive a t-shirt and can register by visiting, www.crowdrise.com/2018UnitingDeKalbforaCure.

Participants are also encouraged to share pictures on social media using the hashtag #DeKalb4ACure.

For more information on the DeKalb County Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk or to be a sponsor, contact Nichole Simms at jnsimms@dekalbcountyga.gov or 404-371-2552. 

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