bRUNch, 5K, 10K & Fun Run
September 26, 2020

Over the last 12 years, this event has raised almost $2 Million for pediatric cancer!  Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2020 for the 13th annual bRUNch, 5K/10K For Kids Cancer event. Work up a sweat and get hungry with our 5K, 10K or Fun Run followed by Brunch with a selection of Charlotte’s tasty eats and drinks.  Raffles and Kids Zone with games, bouncy houses, face painting and more will be back. Who wants to Run and Brunch with us and help make an impact on pediatric cancer?

Contact us discuss how your business can get involved. Click here to view the bRUNch/5K/10K For Kids Cancer Sponsor Levels.

Stay tuned for registration details.

Let’s bRUNch!

A family favorite, the ISF 5K/10K & Fun Run for Kid’s Cancer event  is a great way to spend your morning with friends and family while making an impact on kids fighting cancer! Our flagship event was started in honor of one girl’s fight and it inspires us to see our community rally behind us to make this day bigger every year. There will be a 5k and 10k course, along with a one-mile fun run.  Run, walk, skip or dance your way through the finish line… we don’t care which you do, we just want you to join us! In addition to our running options, your kids can tire themselves out in the kid’s zone, you can munch on the the brunch yummies and browse through the selection of fun raffle items onsite.  

The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) was founded in honor of Isabella who lost her battle against neuroblastoma in 2012. ISF works to improve rare pediatric cancer treatment options in an effort to improve the survival rate of kids with cancer. ISF has partnered with Levine Children’s Hospital to establish the Isabella Santos Foundation Rare and Solid Tumor Program. The program will oversee care for all solid tumors, rare tumors, MIBG therapy and all related clinical and scientific research at LCH.

Raffles, silent auction and Kids Zone with games, bouncy houses, face painting and more will be back!  Be warned, tickets for the brunch (just like race registration) will be more expensive the day of the event and you will need a brunch wristband to participate in filling your belly!  For those who do not want to run or walk in the event, you can just purchase brunch tickets as well.

Race participants will receive a t-shirt, official racing bib with microchip timing system, and our fun run participants will receive a kids ISF cinch bag.  Prizes will be given to the winners for specific age categories.

Stay tuned for registration details.

Become A Sponsor

Companies like yours have made the Isabella Santos Foundation bRUNch/5K/10K for Kids Cancer one of the fastest growing non-profit fundraising family events in Charlotte. In 2019 with 2,500+ participants, 800+ Brunchers, 58 Business Sponsors/Partners, 80+ Race Teams and the determination of the Charlotte community, we have established this event as the best of its kind! The funds raised from this event will help establish the Isabella Santos Foundation Rare and Solid Tumor Program.  The program will oversee care for all solid tumors, rare tumors, MIBG therapy and all related clinical and scientific research at Levine Children’s Hospital.  A program that will be first of it’s kind in the country. Given our huge social media following (15,000+) and our attendee demographic sponsoring an ISF event is an incredible advertising and brand growth opportunity! Race support comes in all shapes and sizes to work with your sponsorship goals and budget. We encourage you to join us, other national/local corporations, and family businesses at our 2020 event. Help us continue the fight to end Neuroblastoma and other rare pediatric cancer while having fun doing it!  Contact Karen Murphy (kmurphy@isabellasantosfoundation.org) to discuss how your business can get involved. Click here to view the 5K/10K For Kids Cancer Sponsor Levels.

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Course Maps

Schedule of Events / Packed Pickup

Thursday, September 24th, 4-7 pm:  Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd (Drive Through Packet Pick Up)                        

Friday, September 25th, 4-7 pm – Charlotte Running Company, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy (Promenade on Providence)

Saturday, September 26th

  • 7:30 AM: Registration Ends
  • 8:00 AM: 5K/10K Race for Kids Cancer Begins
  • 8:40 AM: 5K Award Ceremony Begins (in big white tent)
  • 9:00 AM: One Mile Kids Fun Run Begins (estimated time; this run/walk immediately follows 5K/10K)
  • 9:20 AM: 10K Award Ceremony Begins (in big white tent)
  • 10:45 Silent Auction Closes
  • 11:00 Raffle Winners Announced

Please note: You can also pick up your packet on race day prior to race. There will be signs directing you where to go. Also, the times indicated in the schedule on race day are estimated and are subject to change.

FAQs

CAN I WALK THE 10K, 5K, OR FUN RUN?

Yes, our race is only as competitive as you want it to be so if you want to walk, you won’t be alone.

CAN I BRING A STROLLER OR A WAGON TO THE RACE?

Yes, we are a very family friendly event and encourage you to bring strollers or wagons for your little ones.

WHERE EXACTLY IS THE RACE TAKING PLACE?

The race will take place in Ballantyne Corporate Park. The closest address you can enter into your GPS would be 15801 Brixham Hill Ave. Charlotte, NC 28277. Once you are in this vicinity you will see signs everywhere guiding you where to park and to the start/finish line.

HOW DO I START A TEAM?

When you register there is a place to enter your team name if it is not already in the drop down. Once you create the team, others will be able to pull the team name from the drop down and register under that team name.

WHAT DOES THE $20 FUN RUN REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE?

The $20 registration fee is for each participant that wants a t-shirt and a race bib (to capture time). If you are bringing a baby or someone that does not want a t-shirt or race bib, there is no need to register them.

IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT TO THE ONE MILE FUN RUN?

The $20 registration fee is for each participant that wants a t-shirt and a race bib (to capture time). If you are bringing a baby or someone that does not want a t-shirt or race bib, there is no need to register them.

WHERE AND WHEN DO I PICKUP MY PACKET WITH MY T-SHIRT AND BIB?

Thursday, September 26th, 4-7 pm:  Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd (Drive Through Packet Pick Up)                        

Friday, September 27th, 4-7 pm – Charlotte Running Company, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy (Promenade on Providence)

I HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE RACE BUT I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO PARTICIPATE, CAN I GET A REFUND?

No, unfortunately we cannot offer refunds.

I REGISTERED FOR THE 5K AND NOW I WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR THE 10K INSTEAD, CAN I CHANGE MY REGISTRATION?

Yes, if you would like to change to the 10k it will be an additional $10. You can email karen@isabellasantosfoundation.com for more information.

WILL THERE BE FOOD AT THE RACE?

Yes, we have added a BRUNCH experience provided by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Tito’s Vodka and NoDa Brewing.  You can add on Brunch & drinks to your race registration.  Coming out to support your wife or child in the race and not running/walking… no worries, you can purchase the Brunch separately.  Brunch prices:  $5/Youth Brunch, $10/Adult Brunch and $15/Adult Brunch + 2 drink tickets.

2019 Presenting Sponsor

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures is a portfolio of digital companies that brings consumers and brands together through powerful, customized online experiences. We use online marketplaces, strategic partnerships and passionate people to unleash transformative digital growth and solve complex problems across a variety of industries.

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Coming From Out Of Town?

The following hotels are local options for the weekend of our race. Please contact the hotels directly for more information.

2020 Sustaining Sponsors

 
OrthoCarolina