Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah

03/30/2026

Congratulations to our top male runner, Justin Dolata, with a time of 19:09:21 and top female runner, Alaina Tomlinson, with a time 19:44:57.

See 2026 race results here:

The Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah is on Saturday March 28, 2026. It includes the following events: Kids Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk.

03/28/2026

Here's Part 2. Don't forget to tag your picture!

03/28/2026

It was a photo finish to Colon Cancer Awareness Month here in Savannah today with the running of Get Your Rear in Gear! Here is Part 1 of some pictures taken this morning at the race. Please tag yourselves and friends!

03/28/2026

Way to go, Savannah! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We are so proud of everyone who laced up their sneakers today for the Get Your Rear in Gear 5K! Whether you ran, walked, or cheered from the sidelines, your energy made a huge difference in the fight against colon cancer.

Congratulations to all our finishers—you crushed it! 🏅

A big thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and donated. We also want to give a special shout-out to our co-sponsor, Gastroenterology Consultants, for their support in making this event a success and helping us raise vital awareness for screening and prevention.

Together, we’re making strides toward a healthier Savannah! 🍑

03/27/2026

Due to more road construction, the Get Your Rear In Gear 2026 course map has been changed, again. Please review the map below for tomorrow's race. Thank you for your understanding.

03/26/2026

The forecast is looking fantastic for Saturday's Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah 5K Walk/Run! 🏃‍♂️

Want to join us? You can still register in person starting at 7 a.m. on race day.

Pick up your packet from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, or starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at the LCRP, 225 Candler Drive.

03/23/2026

The deadline is tomorrow to register for Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah 2026 5K Run/Walk!

Registration closes on March 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Packet pick-up is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026 and 7 a.m. before the race at the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion.

03/19/2026

Sign up now! Registration closes on March 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

03/14/2026

The Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah 5K is just around the corner, and we want to see you at the start line on March 28!

Whether you’re running for a loved one or walking to raise awareness for colon cancer, every step makes a massive impact right here in our community.

✨ Feeling lucky? Grab your registration at a discount! Use code LUCKOFTHEIRISH to save 10% on your entry.

⏳ Don’t wait—this lucky break expires at midnight on March 17!

📍 Where: Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion
🗓️ When: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Let’s get moving, Savannah! Who are you running for this year? Tell us in the comments! 👇

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03/10/2026

It’s one of the most deadly cancers in the U.S., yet it is almost entirely preventable.

As we enter Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Travis Wiggins of Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah PC has a powerful reminder: "The best test for colon cancer screening is the one that gets done."

Through colonoscopies, doctors can identify and remove polyps before they ever turn into cancer. While rates are declining in those over 50, we are seeing a disturbing rise in cases for those in their 40s. Whether it’s through a screening or a lifestyle change, now is the time to take control of your health.

How you can reduce your risk:
- Get Screened: If you are 45 or older (or younger with a family history), schedule your colonoscopy.
- Know Your History: 1 in 3 people who develop colorectal cancer have a family member who had it.
- Watch Your Diet: Increase natural fiber and limit processed red meats.
- Move Your Body: Aim for 150 minutes of exercise per week to maintain a healthy weight.
- Stop Smoking Now: Smoking raises risk for many cancers and chronic diseases.

👟 Lace up and make a difference!
Want to support the fight right here in our community? Join us for the Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah 2026 5K Run/Walk!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Location: Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion
💰 Impact: Funds raised stay local to help provide screenings for our neighbors in need.

Whether you run, walk, or volunteer, you are helping us outrun cancer.

Register today at the link in the comments.

03/04/2026

We are seeing a sharp increase in colon cancer cases, especially in younger people. That’s one reason why several years ago the American Cancer Society lowered the average-risk age to 45 from 50 to start screening.

“New studies show colon cancer is now the No. 1 cancer death in males under the age of 50, and the second leading cancer death in women under the age of 50,” explains Dr. Gregory Borak, gastroenterologist with Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah PC. “The incidence rate is going up about two percent each year.”

“They say by the year 2030 about 25 percent of colon cancers will be in people 50 and younger.”

To help better understand the screening process and its importance, Dr. Borak answers some frequently asked questions about colonoscopies in the comments.

👟 Lace up and make a difference!

Want to support the fight right here in our community? Join us for the Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah 2026 5K Run/Walk.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Location: Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion
💰 Impact: Funds raised stay local to help provide screenings for our neighbors in need.

Whether you run, walk, or volunteer, you are helping us outrun cancer. Register today in the comments.

11/05/2024

Get Your Rear in Gear Savannah is back for 2025! Sign up today!

https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Savannah/GetYourRearinGearSavannah