Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure

The 18th Annual Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure is Saturday, October 4, 2014 in Marshall Park.

Here are some colorful photos from recent Races.

'Charlotte firefighters were among the thousands of participants filling the streets of uptown Charlotte for the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.'

2013. Todd Sumlin/Staff

'A four-legged supporter was among the thousands of participants filling the streets of uptown Charlotte for the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.'

2013. Todd Sumlin/Staff 

'Thousands of participants jam West Summit Ave. near uptown Charlotte for the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.'

2013. Todd Sumlin/Staff

'Four-year-old McKenzie Codling gets a ride from her mother, Tasia Codling as they walked south on Church Street. They walked in support of Jennifer Codling.  There were about 16,000 registered participants with an estimated total of 24,000 raising $1.1 million. The masses which traversed the course that encircled uptown Charlotte early Saturday walk west on 3rd Street towards Tryon Street.'

2012.  John D. Simmons/Staff

'Melody Hall (in wheelchair), supported by 40 Melodie's Divas gets a push up to 3rd Street by Tonia Easterling and Jenai Childress (far right) in Marshall Park Saturday morning.'

2012. John D. Simmons/Staff

'Breast cancer survivor, Robyn Stephens, center, walks with her team for the 15th Annual Susan G. Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure.'
2011. Todd Sumlin/Staff

'Cancer survivor Robbie Thompson, left, celebrates finishing a 5K event with her best friend, Darlene Chisholm, (right) at Saturday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.'
2010. Diedra Laird/Staff

'Charlotte, N.C. celebrates with over 15,000 participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in uptown.The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.'
2009. T.Ortega Gaines/Staff

'South Tryon Street is lined with supporters wearing very interesting running gear. Supporters for Charlotte Radiology pass out breast cancer fact sheets.'
2009. T.Ortega Gaines/Staff