After Hurricane Helene prompted the cancellation of the in-person PaceDay in 2024, supporters of the event showed up in force in October 2025.
“Bouncing back from Helene, we saw an incredible turnout for our signature event, PaceDay . The temporary rain storm in the morning only added to the high energy atmosphere at the start line for our new experience format which included RUN / WALK & RIDE options,” according to Martyn Jones, Paceline president. “ Our community demonstrated momentum in this a comeback year, and we’re very grateful for everyone driving our mission forward.”
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On Feb.9, the non-profit presented a $366,217 check to the Georgia Cancer Center.
“We mark this milestone of $2 (million-plus) all-time funds raised with immense pride and then get back to work because our mission to end cancer continues, and we can’t wait to carry this energy into PaceDay 2026,” he said.
Monday’s presentation brings Paceline’s all-time contributions to $2,054,750 for cancer research, which has resulted in funding 33 research projects since 2019, according to a news release.
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PaceDay 2026 will be Oct. 4. Early bird registration opens March 1. A kick-off celebration is planned for May 12 to honor standout teams and individual supporters.
Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher of Augusta Good News and Inspiring: Women of Augusta, has covered Augusta’s news for more than 35 years. She’s won multiple Georgia Press Association awards and is the recipient of the 2018 Greater Augusta Arts Council’s media award. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com. Sign up for the newsletter here.
