4th Annual Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5/10k
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From Cancer Can Suck A Cactus
- Date Fri 31st October 2025 - Fri 7th November 2025
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Kennebunk, Maine
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and meaningful weekend at the 4th Annual Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5/10k, taking place from October 31 to November 7, 2025, in the picturesque town of Kennebunk, York, Maine! Organized by Cancer Can Suck A Cactus, this family-friendly event will culminate on Sunday, November 2nd, with both in-person and virtual race options, allowing participants to join from across the globe. Runners can choose from a certified 5k or 10k course that starts at the beautiful Webhannet Golf Club, where you'll enjoy stunning coastal views and charming neighborhoods before heading back for delicious post-race snacks, refreshing beverages, and participation medals. The event also features a special 0.5k/1k kids race starting at 10:45 am, followed by the main races at 11 am.
By participating in this vibrant event, you're not just running for fun—you're also supporting vital cancer research! Proceeds will benefit METAvivor for stage 4 breast cancer research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute for pediatric cancer research, and the mission of Cancer Can Suck A Cactus to promote exercise as a powerful tool against
By participating in this vibrant event, you're not just running for fun—you're also supporting vital cancer research! Proceeds will benefit METAvivor for stage 4 breast cancer research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute for pediatric cancer research, and the mission of Cancer Can Suck A Cactus to promote exercise as a powerful tool against
Organiser's Description
Sunday, November 2nd in Kennebunk, Maine & Virtual Globally
Registration is now open! Join us on November 2nd, 2025 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy along the scenic coast of southern Maine!
Proceeds from this event will go towards _METAvivor _to support stage 4 breast cancer research, _Dana Farber Cancer Institute_ to support pediatric cancer research and to _Cancer Can Suck a Cactus_ to support our mission to foster a global community that empowers and enables exercisebecause research has shown that cancer hates exercise (read why below).
_Kennebunk racers_
* Start your race at the gorgeous Webhannet Golf Club, run along the Kennebunk coast, through charming neighborhoods & then back to the Club for POST-RACE SNACKS (including Congdon's Doughnuts), BEVERAGES (including Kit NA beer) AND FINISHER MEDALS (plus cacti for our first place finishers in the 5/10k).
* The course is DISTANCE CERTIFIED and we will have PROFESSIONAL TIMING!
* Our 0.5k/1k kids race starts at 10:45am followed by the 5k/10k starting at 11am
_Virtual racers_
* We are hoping to beat our record from last year with both number of states (19) and number of countries (7)! We will be updating a map as people register across the globe.
* Participate on a course of your choice!
* Instead of a finisher medal you will receive an embroidered patch in addition to the swag listed below!
_All racers_
* Participants in the kids race, virtual race and Kennebunk race will receive 2 STICKERS with their RACE BIB as well as a RACE T-SHIRT*!
* With registration you are able to participate in our training raffle and fundraising raffle, check out details here [https://runsignup.com/Race/CancerCanSuckACactus/Page/RaffleInfo]to learn how to WIN PRIZES!
*register before October 13th to receive a race t-shirt
Registration is now open! Join us on November 2nd, 2025 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy along the scenic coast of southern Maine!
Proceeds from this event will go towards _METAvivor _to support stage 4 breast cancer research, _Dana Farber Cancer Institute_ to support pediatric cancer research and to _Cancer Can Suck a Cactus_ to support our mission to foster a global community that empowers and enables exercisebecause research has shown that cancer hates exercise (read why below).
_Kennebunk racers_
* Start your race at the gorgeous Webhannet Golf Club, run along the Kennebunk coast, through charming neighborhoods & then back to the Club for POST-RACE SNACKS (including Congdon's Doughnuts), BEVERAGES (including Kit NA beer) AND FINISHER MEDALS (plus cacti for our first place finishers in the 5/10k).
* The course is DISTANCE CERTIFIED and we will have PROFESSIONAL TIMING!
* Our 0.5k/1k kids race starts at 10:45am followed by the 5k/10k starting at 11am
_Virtual racers_
* We are hoping to beat our record from last year with both number of states (19) and number of countries (7)! We will be updating a map as people register across the globe.
* Participate on a course of your choice!
* Instead of a finisher medal you will receive an embroidered patch in addition to the swag listed below!
_All racers_
* Participants in the kids race, virtual race and Kennebunk race will receive 2 STICKERS with their RACE BIB as well as a RACE T-SHIRT*!
* With registration you are able to participate in our training raffle and fundraising raffle, check out details here [https://runsignup.com/Race/CancerCanSuckACactus/Page/RaffleInfo]to learn how to WIN PRIZES!
*register before October 13th to receive a race t-shirt
Races
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10k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (10:45AM EST)
$48.70
Run or walk along this beautiful coastal course. Swag: a race bib, finisher medal, sticker, shirt* and post race snacks! *Register before October 13 to receive a shirt. -
Virtual 10k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee
$43.40
Run or walk along a course of your choice. Swag: a race bib, finisher prize, sticker, and *shirt! *Register before Oct 13 to receive a shirt. Shirt will ship separately with an additional shipping charge. Delivery prior to the event is not guaranteed. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (10:45AM EST)
$43.40
Run or walk along this beautiful coastal course. Swag: a race bib, finisher medal, sticker, shirt* and post race snacks! *Register before October 13 to receive a shirt. -
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee
$43.40
Run or walk along a course of your choice. Swag: a race bib, finisher prize, sticker, and *shirt! *Register before Oct 13 to receive a shirt. Shirt will ship separately with an additional shipping charge. Delivery prior to the event is not guaranteed. -
Kids Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (10:30AM EST)
$22.20
Run or walk along this beautiful coastal course. Swag: a race bib, finisher medal, sticker, shirt* and post race snacks! *Register before October 13 to receive a shirt. -
Virtual Kids Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
Run or walk along a course of your choice. Swag: a race bib, finisher prize, sticker, and *shirt! *Register before Oct 13 to receive a shirt. Shirt will ship separately with an additional shipping charge. Delivery prior to the event is not guaranteed.
4th Annual Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5/10k
