53 Strong DeAthlon

The DeAngelo Williams Foundation 53 Strong DeAthlon : 7th Annual

The DeAngelo Williams Foundation presents the 53 Strong DeAthlon at Williams Rushing Farm, 7325 S. Rocky River Road, Monroe, NC, on August 1, 2026. The event pairs a run with multiple bike-route options and supports the foundation's 53 Strong for Sandra program, which provides free mammography screenings and helps fund follow-up appointments and treatment when additional care is needed.

The event format includes a run component and separate bike routes. Participants may enter the full DeAthlon (run plus bike), register for the 5K only, or choose a single bike distance. Courses use a mix of farm trails and low-traffic rural roads, and all routes are clearly marked with refueling stations and SAG support. Cyclist starts are mass-started and DeAthletes may begin their bike segment after completing the run. Timed segments and rest stops are included on the bike routes.

Distances

• 5K run mix of road and farm trails
• 3.4 mile run preceding DeAthlon bike segments
• 20 mile Tiger Trail, one rest stop, one timed segment
• 34 mile Carolina Cruise, one rest stop, two timed segments
• 53 mile Legacy Length, two rest stops, three timed segments

Registration benefits include a swag bag while supplies last, a finisher medal for the first 300 DeAthlon registrants, brunch for ride and DeAthlon participants, and a guaranteed event T-shirt until July 10. Combined run and timed bike results determine Top 3 male and female DeAthlon finishers, who receive a custom event football signed by DeAngelo Williams.

Fundraising incentives include an opportunity to train with DeAngelo Williams for participants who raise $100 or more by July 3, 2026. Registration is nonrefundable; transfers must be completed at least 14 days before the event. Race management may cancel or modify the event for safety or other conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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