Piedmont Cartersville Invites Community to Run, Walk and Support Breast Cancer Patients: Boo Run

Cartersville, Ga. (Oct. 12, 2026) – Piedmont Cartersville is inviting the community to put on their favorite Halloween attire and lace up their running or walking shoes for the Piedmont Cartersville 2026 Breast Cancer Boo Run on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hamilton Crossing Park in Cartersville.

The Halloween-themed event will feature a 5K and 1-mile “Wellness Walk,” bringing the community together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, support those currently fighting the disease and raise funds benefiting breast cancer patients at Piedmont Cartersville Oncology. 

Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 9 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear creative Halloween attire as they race, run or walk in support of breast cancer patients and survivors. 
The Boo Run is part of Piedmont Cartersville’s efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of screening and early detection. Throughout October, the hospital is highlighting breast health through community outreach, including its free and discounted mammogram campaign and Wear Pink Wednesdays.

“Breast cancer touches so many individuals in our community, and the Boo Run gives us an opportunity to come together in a fun and meaningful way,” said Ginger Tyra, Director of Community Relations at Piedmont Cartersville. “Whether you run the 5K, take part in the Wellness Walk or simply come out to support a friend or family member, every participant is helping us stand alongside the patients and families facing breast cancer.”

The event's presenting sponsor is McCarthy, with Martin General Contracting Inc. serving as the gold sponsor. Java Joy, breakfast sponsor, will serve biscuits and coffee while supplies last, along with free hugs. The proceeds will benefit breast cancer patients at Piedmont Cartersville Oncology. 

Event Details:
What: Piedmont Cartersville Breast Cancer Boo Run 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Registration: 8 a.m.
Race: 9 a.m.
Where: Hamilton Crossing Park, Cartersville, Georgia
5K: $30 pre-race; $40 race day
1-Mile Wellness Walk: $25 pre-race; $35 race day 

Participants can register through RunSignUp or go to this URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cartersville/PiedmontHospitalCartersvilleBreastCancerBooRun5K


About Piedmont 
Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, cost-effective, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 2,000 physical locations we care for more than 4.5 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 27 hospitals, 115 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and more than 3,900 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 657,000 online appointments and over 239,000 virtual visits. With nearly 50,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. Piedmont provided more than $844 million in community impact in Fiscal Year 2025.
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