Boxer Brief 5K
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Boxer Brief 5K
The Boxer Brief 5K and Virtual Challenge is scheduled for June 12, 2027, at City Stadium in Richmond. The event supports Hitting Cancer Below the Belt's colorectal cancer screening and education programs. Recent editions have raised substantial funds for prevention efforts, with amounts reported above $60,000 and the 2026 event raising over $65,000.
The in-person course is described as all-terrain and slightly hilly, and may include grass, gravel, concrete, and asphalt. Dogs on a leash and strollers are permitted. Age-group awards are given in 10-year increments for fastest male and female finishers; additional recognitions include fastest duos and categories for participants with pets and infants. Race-day safety measures include course volunteers and Richmond City police presence, and participants are advised that natural hazards and potential road traffic may occur.
A Virtual Challenge option allows participants outside Richmond to accumulate miles through activities such as walking, running, riding, swimming, paddling, and pickleball; virtual entrants are asked to submit photos rather than times. Family-oriented activities at the venue include the Diaper Dash for crawlers (under 1 year, 7-yard course), the Toddler Trot for ages 1 and 2 (about 15 yards), and the Caped Colon Crusader kids' runs with separate waves for ages 3-6 and 7-9. The event program also lists music, vendors, awards, and prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
