Ella's Race
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Ella's Race : Raleigh, NC (Mar 21, 2026)
Ella's Race is an annual running event in Raleigh, North Carolina, held on March 21, 2026. The event is presented by Chick-fil-A Falls Village and Chick-fil-A Six Forks & Strickland and is held in memory of a local child who died from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Proceeds benefit The Cure Starts Now and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, organizations that fund research into DIPG.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
The 10K and 5K include overall awards for the top three male and female finishers. Overall winners in those races receive a year of free Chick-fil-A. Age-group awards are given to first male and female finishers in the following divisions: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. A race t-shirt is available for purchase during registration for $15 in sizes YS - 2X. Advanced bib pickup is offered at local retail and Chick-fil-A locations the day before the race. Volunteer roles include registration/check-in, course monitors (age 21+), water stations, and post-race food and drink support. Organizers report that past events have raised over $250,000 for The Cure Starts Now. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.