Ella's Race
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Event
Ella's Race is scheduled for March 21, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event is hosted by Chick-fil-A Falls Village and Six Forks & Strickland and is held in honor of Ella Newmiller. It raises funds for organizations that support research into pediatric brain tumors, including The Cure Starts Now and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
The race uses Falls Village as a listed location (6701 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh) and also references Six Forks & Strickland (8661 Six Forks Rd). Registration fees are tiered by date and distance, with the published range between $22 and $50. A race t-shirt is available for purchase during registration for $15 in sizes Youth Small through 2X.
Awards are given for the top three male and female overall finishers; the top male and female overall receive free Chick-fil-A for a year. Age-group awards are listed for male and female finishers in these divisions: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Advance bib pickup is offered the day before the race at Fleet Feet Sports (8511 Colonnade Center Drive) and at Chick-fil-A Falls Village. Volunteer roles include registration/check-in, course monitors, water stations, and post-race support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
