Zeta Tau Alpha Run for Life 5K
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Madison Bowl Field, 22903
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run or walk to support breast cancer awareness and research with the University of Virginia's Zeta Tau Alpha chapter.
- For a Cause
For a CauseWho it's for
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
Join the University of Virginia's Zeta Tau Alpha chapter for their 28th annual Run for Life 5K in Charlottesville. This long-standing community event is dedicated to supporting the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation's fight against breast cancer, funding vital scholarships, educational programming, and leadership development. The race proudly partners with organizations like Bright Pink, the NFL, the American Cancer Society, and the UVA Breast Care Center. Participate in person or virtually to help raise awareness, inspire hope for a cure, and contribute to ongoing education efforts for a disease affecting many.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K race hosted by the Zeta Tau Alpha chapter at UVA.
- Support breast cancer awareness and research through your participation.
- Join in person at Madison Bowl or virtually from your hometown, with times uploaded to a leaderboard.
Standout details
- 28th annual Run for Life 5K
- Benefits breast cancer research
- Virtual option with leaderboard
- Supports ZTA Foundation initiatives
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Feb 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Feb 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 5, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effort5K distance, mountainous area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Zeta Tau Alpha’s chapter at the University of Virginia has hosted our annual Run for Life 5K in Charlottesville, Virginia every year for the past 28 years. Our race benefits the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation to fund scholarships, educational programming, leadership development and our fight against breast cancer, which includes our partnerships with Bright Pink, the NFL, the American Cancer Society, and locally with the UVA Breast Care Center. In years past, we have attracted approximately 1000 participants and raised nearly $30,000 for breast cancer each year. This race means so much to our chapter members, UVA, and the Charlottesville community.
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States. In order to continue to raise awareness for the significance of this disease, inspire hope for a cure, and maintain our education efforts, we will be hosting this year's race at Madison Bowl (adjacent to UVA Grounds, located between Rugby Rd and Madison Ln) on April 12th.
If you're not able to make it in person we invite you to run the race in your hometown. Simply upload your times on this website and you will be ranked on the leaderboard.
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