Franklin County Cancer Foundation, Inc

07/06/2026

Let's take a quick poll here. Next yr. the 4th of July is on Sunday. Should we do the 5K
1. Saturday morning
2. Sunday morning?
I'd hate to miss out on people because they go to church.
Please leave a comment with your preference.

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07/04/2026

Wow!!! Just wow! You guys showed up today! What a fabulous morning! We started the morning with 210 registered & add another 54 to that! 264 registered participants! Thank you to all that make this event smooth, & fun for the whole community! Next yr, 300?!!! Enjoy your day! & thank you to participants, sponsors, & volunteers!

06/30/2026

We are so looking forward to seeing you all Saturday morning! At this point, walk up registration is your best bet & will open at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at the main shelter house at Forest Park. We will accept cash, checks & Venmo on site.
Don't want to run or walk? Cool, come visit, cheer on the participants as they come in & have all you can eat Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage & TANG, for just $8.00 while enjoying live entertainment from Kaite Wooge!
& don't forget to grab your 5K pin for those collecting the 250 things to do lanyard/pins.
Pancakes served from 8-9:30-10ish.

06/27/2026

Can I get a,whoop whoop?! Big thank you to Hamilton Property Maintenence! He heard how close we were to $10,000.00 in corp sponsors & wasn't having it! $10,000.00 yeah baby!

06/26/2026

You guys have stepped up! 2 hrs left, we are 11 away from 200...You can do it! Who doesnt want pancakes?! & to start your 4th off with some exercise....

06/25/2026

Giving you bonus hours to sign up for the 5K for $30.00. Venmo your payment with name & t-shirt size by midnight tonight, or drop your form & payment in the mail slot at 215 S. Main St.
Last chance to save $5.00! Let's go!

Just an FYI, you can Venmo your registration money for the 5K, make sure to include name of participant & a T-shirt size. Pre-registration closes June 24th. No T-shirts for late registrations.

06/24/2026

C'mon Ottawa, get 36 more registrations in tonight so we can hit 200 Pre-registered for the 1st time! & you save $5.00!

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06/24/2026

Today is the final day to save $5.00, & secure your event T-shirt by Pre-registering. If you can't make it into the office by 2:00 p.m. you can drop your entry forms & payments by Ottawa Paint, Frames & Decor at 109 S. Main St. until 5:00 p.m. today. You can still register with Venmo today until Midnight, be sure to include your name & T-shirt sizes with payment. $30.00 today, $35.00 tomorrow. All participants will get all you can eat Chris Cakes pancakes after the 5K!

Are you ready to kick off your 4th of July properly?! Dont miss out on the fun or the pancakes!
Save $5 & get your T-shirt by registering before June 25.
Businesses can be a corporate sponsor by donating a minimum of $100 to get your company name on the event T-shirts.

06/24/2026

Just a reminder, you can sign up with Venmo, include names & tshirt sizes. 12 & over $30, under 12, $20. Through Wednesday June 24.

Just an FYI, you can Venmo your registration money for the 5K, make sure to include name of participant & a T-shirt size. Pre-registration closes June 24th. No T-shirts for late registrations.

06/24/2026

If you need a form. Turn these in by Wednesday June 24.