Ella's Race
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Ella's Race : March 21, 2026, Raleigh, NC
Ella's Race is a community running event on March 21, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. The event includes the following distances:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
The race is held in honor of Ella and raises funds for organizations that support research into Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), including The Cure Starts Now and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Race details and logistics
The event takes place in Raleigh with locations associated with the race including North Ridge Country Club and Chick-fil-A Falls Village at 6701 Falls of Neuse Rd, plus Six Forks & Strickland at 8661 Six Forks Rd. Registration fees vary by date, with examples from the schedule: through 1/31 (10K $30, 5K $25, 1 Mile $22), 2/1–2/28 (10K $40, 5K $35, 1 Mile $30), 3/1–3/12 (10K $45, 5K $40, 1 Mile $35), and 3/13–3/15 (10K $50, 5K $45, 1 Mile $40). A race t-shirt is available for purchase during registration for $15 in sizes YS to 2X.
Awards for the 10K and 5K include overall top three male and female finishers and age-group awards. The top male and female overall also receive free Chick-fil-A for a year. Advanced bib pickup is offered the day before at specified locations. Volunteer roles include registration, course monitors, water stations, and post-race support. Proceeds support pediatric brain tumor research and related fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.