53 Strong DeAthlon
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The DeAngelo Williams Foundation 53 Strong DeAthlon 2026
The DeAngelo Williams Foundation presents the 7th annual 53 Strong DeAthlon on August 1, 2026 at Williams Rushing Farm, 7325 S. Rocky River Road, Monroe, NC. The event is a combined run and bike format with options for individual or team entry, and separate options to register for only the 5K or only a bike ride.
The run course is a 3.4 mile route that mixes some road and some farm trails. Riders choose one of three routes that pass through Union County farmland with rolling hills and low traffic; each route is marked and supported with refueling stations and SAG support.
Bike route options:
- The Tiger Trail, 20 miles, one rest stop, one timed segment
- The Carolina Cruise, 34 miles, one rest stop, two timed segments
- The Legacy Length, 53 miles, two rest stops, three timed segments
The DeAthlon format pairs the 3.4 mile run with a selected bike route and includes a memory challenge along the bike course. Combined time on the run plus the timed bike segments determines the top three male and top three female finishers for each distance; those top finishers receive a custom event football.
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 for registrations completed by July 10. Proceeds support the 53 Strong for Sandra program, which provides free mammography screenings and helps fund follow up care when needed. A fundraising incentive offers a training opportunity with DeAngelo Williams for participants who raise at least $100 by July 3, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
