Boxer Brief 5K

12th annual Boxer Brief 5K raised $67,000 for efforts to defeat colorectal cancer!

Richmond’s Boxer Brief 5K Run/Walk brought 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 8th event consisted of music, costumes, teams, awards, and the cutest kids’ activities which created a high energy morning!  Awards were given to the overall fastest man and woman along with the top age group males and females. Check out the 2024 Results HERE. The Largest Social Team was the Kirby/Guthrow Team, the Largest Corporate Team was Colon & Rectal Specialists, and the Largest Fundraiser was the team of #4Erik$Ever.

PHOTOS can be viewed here. Participants, if you have photos to upload, also use this link!

 Everyone Can Join In!

HCB2 always offers a GLOBAL virtual challenge option for those living outside of Richmond, Virginia or for those interested in an entire weekend challenge. Sixty four participants spanning eight states participated. 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 or Paddle! 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. Remember, you can run, walk, swim, bike, or paddle to collect miles all weekend.

Extra Fun for Everyone!

Returning to the onsite event was the High School Challenge. Thirty students raced for cash. Freeman won the male division and Monacan High School won the female division. The students won money for their schools and can designate the department to receive those funds. The top male and female finishers in the High School Challenge won $2o0 each for their school. An extra $100 was awarded to Manchester High School for their largest school participation.

NEW in 2024 – the DIAPER DASH! We included our littlest athletes so several crawling children age 1 and under entered the Dash competition. The children competed on the professional Richmond Kicker’s soccer field prior to the 5K start. All little participants “raced” (crawled) 4 yards towards the glory of winning their first race! This was such a hit we will be bringing the activity back in 2025.

Rules for the Diaper Dash:

1) Registration is restricted to crawling children only. A child who walks during the dash will lose eligibility.
2) Athletes must crawl from the start to the finish line along HCB2’s signature mat-track.
3) A “coach” accompanis the participant. One coach behind the start line, and one coach behind the finish line is allowed.
4) Coaches are NOT ALLOWED ON MAT-TRACK unless to remove their participant.
5) The little athlete cannot be pulled across the Finish Line.
6) Coaches may use toys, bottles, pacifiers, etc. to entice the baby to crawl while avoiding the mat-track.
7) 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.

The popular Caped Colon Crusader kid’s fun run was back! The children had the opportunity to participate in the Caped Colon Crusader fun run. Children under the age of six were encouraged to wear their favorite cape and show how fierce and fast they are as they sprinted towards the finish line. There was NO charge for the dash nor the sprint; however, we do ask for a small donation if you feel moved.

The Run to Save Buns has something for everyone! We begin planning in the fall for the June 2025 event. See you there.

2023 Results

In June of 2023 the 5K event offered 613 attendees high energy music, food, games and entertainment, awards, a Caped Colon Crusader fun run, and an unique stadium-experience 5K course. The event was over the top! All the sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers helped to raise over $58,000 for the prevention and defeat of colorectal cancer. HCB2 is incredibly grateful for all the support of their work. Check out the 2023 Results.