The DeAngelo Williams Foundation

The DeAngelo Williams Foundation presents the 4th annual 53 Strong DeAthlon being held in Waxhaw, NC. The DeAngelo Williams Foundation's "DeAthlon" isn't your typical duathlon, it's a run-bike-FUN event! This event benefits our 53 Strong for Sandra program, providing individuals in our community with mammography screenings to facilitate early detection of breast cancer. If additional screenings are needed, follow up appointments, or treatment is needed we provide the financial assistance needed to cover these services.

The 53 Strong DeAthlon is the creation of DeAngelo’s love-hate relationship with running and cycling combined with his passion for a little fun and games. 

DeAthletes will participate in a 3.4 mile run followed by their choice of one of three different bike ride distances. Not ready for both the run and bike together? You can also sign up to sole-ly run the 5K or just choose one of the bike routes.

The Run

The run is a traditional 5k race that will begin at 7:00AM.

The Bicycle Rides

For the bicycle ride, you can choose between three different routes:

The Tiger Tail 20 Mile Ride
-includes one rest stop, one timed segment

The Carolina Cruise 34 Mile Ride
-includes one rest stop, two timed segments

The Legacy Length 53 Mile Ride
-includes two rest stops, three timed segments

All three routes will start at 8:00am (DeAthletes can start any time after their run). All routes will be clearly marked and will have sag support for all participants. The rest stop locations will have water, electrolyte drink mix, and snacks/goodies.

The DeAthlon

The DeAthlon consists of the 3.4 mile run followed by either a 20 mile, 34 mile, or a 53 mile bike ride ... all with a memory game along the bike route that will test your mind, body, and sole (ya see what we did there?) We will combine the time of the run and the timed segments to crown the DeAthlon champions. Top three males and top three females for each distance will receive a custom DeAthlon football signed and awarded by DeAngelo Williams.