4th Annual Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5/10k
- 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
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Event summary
Get ready for the 4th Annual Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K and 10K taking place from October 31st to November 7th, 2025, in beautiful Kennebunk, Maine! This vibrant event, culminating on Sunday, November 2nd, invites participants to enjoy a fantastic race along the picturesque southern Maine coastline. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K distance, starting at the stunning Webhannet Golf Club, where they will traverse charming neighborhoods and coastal views before returning for delicious post-race snacks, beverages, and finisher medals.
This year, the event also welcomes virtual participants from around the globe, aiming to surpass last year's impressive record of 19 states and 7 countries! Proceeds from the races will benefit vital cancer research initiatives, including METAvivor for stage 4 breast cancer, Dana Farber Cancer Institute for pediatric cancer, and the Cancer Can Suck a Cactus organization itself. Join us in this uplifting community event that promotes exercise as a powerful ally against cancer, and make a difference while having a blast! Register now and be part of this inspiring journey towards a healthier future.
This year, the event also welcomes virtual participants from around the globe, aiming to surpass last year's impressive record of 19 states and 7 countries! Proceeds from the races will benefit vital cancer research initiatives, including METAvivor for stage 4 breast cancer, Dana Farber Cancer Institute for pediatric cancer, and the Cancer Can Suck a Cactus organization itself. Join us in this uplifting community event that promotes exercise as a powerful ally against cancer, and make a difference while having a blast! Register now and be part of this inspiring journey towards a healthier future.
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, BEVERAGES AND FINISHER MEDALS.
* The course is in the process of being DISTANCE CERTIFIED and we will have PROFESSIONAL TIMING this year!
_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.
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, BEVERAGES AND FINISHER MEDALS.
* The course is in the process of being DISTANCE CERTIFIED and we will have PROFESSIONAL TIMING this year!
_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.
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
