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Athena's Run is a 5K to celebrate, honor and lift up the women affected by gynecologic cancers. We will increase public awareness about gynecologic cancers and raise funds to support education, advocacy, care and research. Our vision is to end gynecologic cancers through prevention, early detection and effective treatment.
Athena’s Run for Gynecologic Cancers was founded in 2010 in an effort to promote public awareness about these devastating cancers in the Piedmont Triad Region. Over the past ten years, Athena’s Run has raised nearly $500,000. Donations from this fund are currently being used locally and nationally to support education and advocacy for gynecologic cancers; care of women to prevent, detect and treat gynecologic cancers; and research efforts for gynecologic cancer care and cure.
Learn more about Athena's Run for Gynecologic Cancers by visiting our main website at https://www.athenasrun-ws.org
The "Warriors for Wellness Expo" will take place alongside the 5K and continue until 1:00 PM, bringing our community together to celebrate survivors, uplift gynecologic cancer patients, and raise awareness. Attendees can explore a variety of community resources, connect with nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting those affected by gynecologic cancers, enjoy exciting giveaways and raffles, and shop from local vendors offering unique handmade items.
The expo will also feature DJ Chuck Marsh and delicious food from Sippity Sip Coffee Truck (available during registration and throughout the day), Beef's Smokehouse, and Sunset Slush Forsyth, making it a fun and meaningful event for the whole family. The Warriors for Wellness Expo is open to the general public!
📩 Packet Pick Up
Pre-Race Day: Friday 9/18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fleet Feet Winston Salem
278 Harvey Street
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Race Day: Saturday 9/19, 7:00am - 8:30am
On-Site at Tanglewood Park
Whataburger has graciously donated cards for a FREE burger (no purchase necessary). We will be giving these out until we run out during packet pickup.
🎁 Giveaway
All entrants who register by 8/19 will receive a custom race t-shirt!
*You must register by 8/19 to be guaranteed a t-shirt and one in your size. After this date, t-shirts will be first come first serve! Suvivor T-Shirts are reserved ONLY for Gyn cancer patients and survivors. If you enter a survivor t-shirt and you are not a survivor then it will be changed to a 5k t-shirt in your size if there is availability and if there is no availability then it will be changed to "no t-shirt".
The color gray in the picture may not accurately depict the gray t-shirt.
🏆 Awards
| Male Categories | Female Categories |
| Top Overall Male | Top Overall Female |
| 1st place- $40 Fleet Feet gift card (Winston Salem location) | 1st place- $40 Fleet Feet gift card (Winston Salem location) |
| 2nd place- $30 Fleet Feet gift card (Winston Salem location) | 2nd place- $30 Fleet Feet gift card (Winston Salem location) |
| 3rd place- $20 Fleet Feet gift card (Winston Salem location) | 3rd place- $20 Fleet Feet gift card (Winston Salem location) |
| Top Male 10 and under | Top Female 10 and under |
| 1st place- Downtown Kaledium Family Day Pass | 1st place- Downtown Kaledium Family Day Pass |
| 2nd place- 2 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema | 2nd place- 2 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema |
| 3rd place- Ice cream from Chick Fil A (Kernersville, S. Main location) | 3rd place- Ice cream from Chick Fil A (Kernersville, S. Main location) |
| Top Male 11-14 years old | Top Female 11-14 years old |
| 1st place- 4 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema | 1st place- 4 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema |
| 2nd place- 2 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema | 2nd place- 2 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema |
| 3rd place- Ice cream from Chick Fil A (Kernersville, S. Main location) | 3rd place- Ice cream from Chick Fil A (Kernersville, S. Main location) |
| Top Male 15-19 years old | Top Female 15-19 years old |
| 1st place- 4 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema | 1st place- 4 Movie tickets and 1 free small popcorn and drink to TREX cinema |
| 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger | 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger |
| 3rd place- Ice cream from Chick Fil A (Kernersville, S. Main location) | 3rd place- Ice cream from Chick Fil A (Kernersville, S. Main location) |
| Top Male 20-29 years old | Top Female 20-29 years old |
| 1st place- $50 Top Golf play card (Greensboro location) | 1st place- $50 Salon Indaco Gift Certificate with Meghan Tripken |
| 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger | 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger |
| 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop | 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop |
| Top Male 30-39 years old | Top Female 30-39 years old |
| 1st place- $50 Top Golf play card (Greensboro location) | 1st place- $50 Salon Indaco Gift Certificate with Meghan Tripken |
| 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger | 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger |
| 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop | 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop |
| Top Male 40-49 years old | Top Female 40-49 years old |
| 1st place- $50 Full Moon Oyster Bar gift card (Clemmons location) | 1st place- $50 Full Moon Oyster Bar gift card (Clemmons location) |
| 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger | 2nd place- $25 Applebee gift card (Clemmons location) |
| 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop | 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop |
| Top Male 50-59 years old | Top Female 50-59 years old |
| 1st place- $50 Full Moon Oyster Bar gift card (Clemmons location) | 1st place- $50 Full Moon Oyster Bar gift card (Clemmons location) |
| 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger | 2nd place- $25 Applebee gift card (Clemmons location) |
| 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop | 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop |
| Top Male 60-69 years old | Top Female 60-69 years old |
| 1st place- $50 Undercurrent Restaurant gift card | 1st place- $50 Undercurrent Restaurant gift card |
| 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger | 2nd place- $25 Applebee gift card (Clemmons location) |
| 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop | 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop |
| Top Male 70 and over | Top Female 70 and over |
| 1st place- $50 East Coast Wings gift card (Kernersville location) | 1st place- $50 Athena's Stationary gift card |
| 2nd place- $15 gift card to Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburger | 2nd place- $25 Applebee gift card (Clemmons location) |
| 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop | 3rd place- Free Coffee or drink from Kiser Country Mercantile & Coffee Shop |
Athena’s Run for GYN Cancers is not responsible for the amount or value loaded onto any gift card. All gift cards were generously donated by the business listed.
🎟️Raffles and Giveaways
Join us after the 5k for a full day of fun, raffles, giveaways and more. See the list below for some of the items planned for the day!! Raffles and giveaways are tentaviely scheduled for 11:30am-12:00pm but may change slightly based on weather and attendance.
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Gold Kendra Scott necklace (Thruway loction)
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Gold Kendra Scott bracelet (Thruway location) (will go to a cancer patient/survivor)
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Silver Kendra Scott necklace (Thruway location)
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Bag from Project Glimmer with hair products (Sephora's Non-profit)
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60 minute Massage with Sara Carson from Hall Chiropractic Clinic
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60 minute Massage with Sara Carson from Hall Chiropractic Clinic (will go to a cancer patient/survivor)
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30 minute Reflexology session with Sara Carson from Hall Chiropractic Clinic
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30 minute Reflexology session with Sara Carson from Hall Chiropractic Clinic (will go to a cancer patient/survivor)
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Free Consultation exam with digital x-rays and adjusment with Dr Hall at Hall Chiropractic Clinic
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Free Consultation exam with digital x-rays and adjusment with Dr Hall at Hall Chiropractic Clinic
- 1 certificate for two rounds of golf at Tanglewood
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10 classes to Radiance Yoga (Greensboro location)
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8” Cake from nothing Bundt cakes (Winston Salem location)
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$25 gift certificate from Natabelles Bakery
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$25 gift certificate from Natabelles Bakery
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2 jumbo cupcakes from Cake and All Things Yummy (will go to a cancer patient/survivor)
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2 jumbo cupcakes from Cake and All Things Yummy (will go to a cancer patient/survivor)
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2 jumbo cupcakes from Cake and All Things Yummy (will go to a cancer patient/survivor)
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2 jumbo cupcakes from Cake and All Things Yummy (will go to a cancer patient/survivor)
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$40 Sunflower Hill gift card (expires 11/5/2026)
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$25 Savor the Moment bakery gift card
If you are a cancer survivor or patient we recommend checking in at the Athena's Run Suvivor tent to enter for the FREE cancer survivor raffles.
Regular raffle tickets will be sold until raffle time and will be $5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. We accept cash, check or venmo.
Warriors for Wellness Expo Vendors
Athena's Run for GYN Cancers
Hope Floats Up
Beefs Smokehouse Food Truck (will be donating a percentage of sales from the day back to Athena's Run)
Sippity Sip Coffee Truck-- will be set up super early for volunteers and runners before registration opens!!! (will be donating a percentage of sales from the day back to Athena's Run)
Sunset Slush (will be donating a percentage of sales from the day back to Athena's Run)
R&B Legacy Group
Cancer Services
myTarapy
Attached Permanent Jewelry
Halsa Wellness and Pelvic Floor Therapy
Hall Chiropractic Clinic
Bramble and Butterfly Farm
Cervivor
Snarky Snacks
Jazzy Knots
Novant Health Genetics
Teal Diva
Sisters Against Rare Cervical Cancer
Atrium Gynecologic Oncology Team
Mountain Valley Hospice
Corcept Therapeutics
Careolina Wellness and Infusion Center
Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center-- Volunteer Services
Novant Health Winston Salem Gynecology
Eisai Oncology
Fairy Dust Face and Body Painting
AstraZeneca
Novant Health Valaoras & Lewis OB/GYN
Safe Haven Play Place
$68,327
Raised of $100,000
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📍 Event Location
Tanglewood Park
4061 Clemmons Road
Clemmons, NC 27102 US
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