Boxer Brief 5K & Virtual Challenge

15th annual Boxer Brief 5K & Virtual Challenge is Saturday, June 12, 2027

Early Bird Registration Opens Nov. 1st

The 2026 5K raised over $65,000 and we are back at City Stadium, Home to the Richmond Kickers on Saturday, June 12, 2027. 

Review 2026 Haley Automotive Group Finish Line Photos – HERE and for all the photos – CLICK HERE   For 2026 Race Results – CLICK HERE.

Richmond’s Boxer Brief 5K Run/Walk brings together over 700 colorectal cancer survivors, patients, family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to energize efforts to DEFEAT our #1 cause of cancer related death in men and women under age of 50,

You are a KEY to defeating colorectal cancer. Your voice, participation, and support saves lives.

Colorectal cancer is a preventable, treatable, and beatable cancer. The “run to save buns” proceeds support Hitting Cancer Below the Belt’s (HCB2) ongoing screening and educational services.

The event is high energy! Music, awards, prizes, vendors, and the cutest kids’ competitions create an enthusiastic atmosphere of support and hope as we press forward to defeat colorectal cancer.

HCB2 offers a 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, swimmers, and for those rowing and paddling on the water. No need to record a time – we just need your awesome photos!

Register through December 31st for a 15% discount.

Student rate is only $30!

The popular DIAPER DASH returns. Our littlest athletes crawl their way towards 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) 7 yards towards the glory of winning their first race. This is a must-see activity!

The HCB2 crew partners with Chesterfield County’s Families First program to support families in need of diapers. Participants are encouraged to donated diapers at the 5K event.

6 Rules for the Diaper Dash:

1. Athletes crawl from the start to finish line across the 7-foot course mat. If an athlete stands and walks during the race, he/she will be disqualified.

2. A “coach” must accompany all athletes. Having one coach behind the starting line and another coach off the mat-track is encouraged.

3.  No coaches ON MAT-TRACK. However, if any point during the Dash a crawler cries, refuses to move, or has a diaper blowout, permission is granted to remove the baby from the mat-track.

4. The athlete may not be pulled across the Finish Line.

5. All food is prohibited on the track. Coaches may use toys, pacifiers, etc. to entice the baby to crawl while remaining off the mat-track.

6. If there are waves, athletes will be timed. There is a 5 min. cut-off for each wave.

The Toddler Trot is back! Toddlers ages 1 and 2 race about 15 yards along the professional soccer pitch (weather permitting) towards the finish line. Fans cheer them on as they participate in their first “running” competition. The Toddler Trot begins immediately after the Diaper Dash at 8:00am.

 The popular Caped Colon Crusader kid’s fun run now has TWO waves! Children ages 7-9 will be wave #1 and smaller children ages 3-6 will be wave #2. 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, up kick-butt hill and towards the finish line. Kids running in capes is another must-see event!

The 5K event begins at 8:15am. The all-terrain, slighlty hilly, course may include grass, gravel, concrete and asphalt. Dogs on a leash are welcome and strollers are allowed. We award fastest age-group male and female in 10 year increments and we recognize and award the fastest duos, furbabies and babybabies can get in on the fun.

Be advised – there are natural hazards along any 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.

The music is bumping throughout the stadium. This high energy morning is one to place on the calendar. Join us in 2027 on Saturday, June 12th for the Run to Save Buns – it has something for everyone!