Fleet Feet Sports Sponsors ‘Ta-Tas 5K’

If you happen to see a bunch of men chasing women in sports bras around Severna Park on Nov. 2—don’t be alarmed. They are most likely participating in Fleet Feet Sports “Run for the Ta-Tas” 5K Fun Run/Walk.

Severna Park’s newest running store opened Oct. 4, and is hosting a weekend long celebration of the opening on Nov. 1-3, the celebration includes a run to benefit breast cancer awareness.

“Our 'Run for the Ta-Tas' is totally unique and fun,” said Fleet Feet manager Pete Goetsch. “It gives us the opportunity to increase the awareness of the importance of early detection with breast cancer.”

The “Run for the Ta-Tas” is not your ordinary 5K. The race will be run chase-style. All women will be released at 9 a.m., and the men will be released at 9:03 a.m. to “chase” after the women. The first person to cross the finish line, male or female, will win $100 cash.

Women are encouraged to decorate sports bras to wear during the run in honor of those diagnosed with breast cancer. Prizes will be available for kids, and the “Best Sports Bra” worn at the run. 

“We are really passionate about enhancing our communities with fun events that bring attention to local causes and efforts,” Goetsch said.

This run is completely free and open to all ages. However, during the event, donations will be accepted for MetaVivor Research & Support, Inc., a local organization that supports women and men with metastatic breast cancer in the greater Annapolis area.

After the run, Fleet Feet Sports at 500 D Ritchie Highway, will host a Grand Opening Customer Appreciation Expo with food, massages, raffle prizes, professional stretching, discounts and more.

“We are so excited about inviting the community to our first event in Severna Park, and coming together as one to show our support.” Goetsch said.

Here’s a complete schedule of events for Fleet Feet’s grand opening celebration:

Friday, Nov. 1

10 a.m.: Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

• First 100 customers receive a free mystery gift card with purchase (Ranging from $5- $150)

2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Student Happy Hour, sponsored by Saucony

• Twenty percent off shoes and spikes for all middle and high school students
• Free replacement spikes; gift with purchase; food, drink and raffles

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Ladies’ Night Out

• Bra Fittings; cup cakes and wine; spa treatments
• Raffles and free giveaways from Nike
• Twenty percent off Nike apparel and all sports bras

Saturday, Nov. 2

9 a.m.: Run for the Ta-Tas 5K Grand Opening Fun Run/Walk 

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Customer Appreciation Expo

• First 100 customers will receive a free gift from New Balance with purchase
• Food and refreshments, massages, facial stretching, raffles and discounts

1 p.m.: Healthy cooking demo with Wegmans

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Natural Form Running Clinic

• Fifteen percent off all Newtons for attendees
• Free gift with purchase and raffles for all attendees

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.: BOGO Hour [Buy one, get on free] on tons of products in-store

Sunday, November 3

• Ten percent of all purchases from 12-3 p.m. will be donated to the Severna Park Community Center

12 p.m.: “Core at the Store” class for runners, hosted by MatraFit

3 p.m.: Superfeet Insoles Happy Hour

• Fifteen percent off all Superfeet Insoles

4 p.m.: Community Dog Walk/Run with the SPCA R.A.C.E. Team

• Two-mile family walk or run on the trail
• No pup? Volunteer to walk or run a dog in need of love from the SPCA
• Donations will be accepted for the SPCA of Anne Arundel County