FireK 24
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FireK 26 - Evans, GA
FireK 26 is a community running event taking place on October 3, 2026, at Columbia County's Patriot's Park in Evans, GA. The event includes two measured running options and additional family-focused activities on site.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
On-site features include fire apparatus on display, fire-related activities for children, a Kid's Fun Zone, a Kid's Fun Run, appearances by Super Heroes, a live DJ, trophies, door prizes, and a free hotdog lunch. Firefighters are encouraged to register as teams to compete in the 5K for a bragging rights trophy and an additional prize.
The event presents a stated mission focused on firefighter cancer awareness and support. Objectives include providing financial support to firefighting families affected by cancer, offering no-cost preemptive screenings for firefighters that meet NFPA and IAFC recommendations, and connecting firefighters with resources to reduce and manage cancer risks. Cited statistics note that between 2002 and 2017, 61% of firefighter deaths were attributed to occupational cancer, and that firefighters face elevated cancer incidence and mortality compared with civilian counterparts.
A virtual race app is mentioned as an option to use a phone's GPS to track a race and upload verified times automatically. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
