The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, is coming June 14. A part of the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, the Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants in Dallas in 1983 to a series of more than 120 Races with more than 1.5 million participants this year alone.

Up to 75 percent of the net income from each Race stays in the community to fund local breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects. A minimum of 25 percent of the net income from each Race supports the Komen Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.

The 5K teardrop-shaped race route begins in front of Meredith College, proceeds to Brooks Avenue, and returns to Meredith. Five different races proceed with  a staggered starts beginning at 7am on race day. Registration is now open.