Boxer Brief 5K

  Register for the June 7, 2025 Boxer Brief 5K

Early Bird Registration opens on October 7, 2024! Click HERE

The 2024 Boxer Brief 5K raised over $68,000 for efforts to defeat colorectal cancer. Richmond’s Boxer Brief 5K Run/Walk brings together colorectal cancer survivors, patients, family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to energize efforts to prevent and defeat our country’s second cancer killer in men and women. Colorectal cancer is a preventable cancer and the proceeds support the work of Hitting Cancer Below the Belt (HCB2) to continue their screening and educational services.

The June 7th event will bring back the high energy music, awards, prizes, and the cutest kids’ activities which creates an enthusiastic atmosphere of support and hope as we press forward to defeat colorectal cancer.

2024 PHOTOS can be viewed here. Check out the 2024 Results HERE.

Everyone Can Join In! Onsite or Offsite.

HCB2 always offers a GLOBAL Virtual Challenge option for those living outside of Richmond, Virginia or for those interested in an entire weekend challenge. The goal of the virtual option is to accumulate miles as participants participate in various activities. The miles accumulated can be achieved through the following activities: Walk, Run, Ride, Swim, Paddle, even Pickeball! Perfect for the triathlete, the runner who also likes to hike, our swimmer friends, and for those rowing and paddling on the water. No need to record a time, we just need your miles and your awesome photos!

Please post your photos and tag @hittingcancerbelowthebelt with the #BoxerBrief5K #HCB2. You can also upload photos on the registration website. Your swag will be mailed to you prior to the event.

Extra Fun for Everyone – onsite!

Returning is the High School Challenge. High school students have the chance to win money for their school. The fastest male and female each win $200 for a school deparment of their choosing, and the largest high school team wins $100. We encourage high school students to create a team so parents and faculty can get involved and support their local school. The fee for high school students will remain $30 and will not increase.

The popular DIAPER DASH is back! We include our littlest athletes so they can crawl their way to victory. Crawling children under the age of 1 may enter the Dash competition. The children compete along the signature Diaper Dash mat-track on the professional Richmond Kicker’s soccer field prior to the 5K start. All little participants “race” (crawl) 4 yards towards the glory of winning their first race. This is a must-see activity! Register for the FREE activity during online registration.

5 Rules for the Diaper Dash:

1) Registration is restricted to crawling children only. A child who walks during the dash will lose eligibility.
2) A “coach” accompanis the participant. One coach behind the start line, and one coach behind the finish line is allowed.
3) The little athlete cannot be pulled across the Finish Line.
4) Coaches may use toys, bottles, pacifiers, etc. to entice the baby to crawl while avoiding the mat-track.
5) There will be a cut-off time of 5 minutes for each wave. If no child has crossed the finish line in the time limit, the child closest to the finish line will be deemed the winner.

NEW in 2024! The Toddler Trot! We cannot ignore the children ages one and two. The toddlers will race 20 yards along the professional soccer pitch (weather permitting) towards the finish line. Fans will cheer them on as they participate in their first running competition. The Toddler Trot will begin immediately after the Diaper Dash at 8:00am. Register for the FREE activity during online registration.

The always-popular Caped Colon Crusader kid’s fun run is back! The children under age 6 have the opportunity to participate in the Caped Colon Crusader fun run. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite cape and show how fierce and fast they are as they sprint around the stadium, on the professional soccer field, and towards the finish line. Kids running in capes is another must-see event! Register for the FREE activity during online registration.

The 5K event begins at 8:15am after we’ve included all the littles in the fun. The all-terrain course includes grass, gravel, concrete and asphalt. Dogs on a leash are welcome and strollers are allowed. Be advised about the natural hazards of an all-terrain course and potential traffic on the roads. The Richmond City police officers and volunteers will be along the course to help keep all participants safe. Review the entire course by clicking on Race Map.

The music will be bumping throughout the stadium. This high energy morning is one to place on the calendar. Join us! The Run to Save Buns has something for everyone!