Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Avon, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Join us for the 23rd annual Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5K on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the picturesque town of Avon, Dare. This vibrant event honors the memory of Donna Peele, a cherished founding member of the HICF who bravely battled breast cancer. The 5K race serves as a vital fundraiser for the HICF, which has been a beacon of hope for local residents facing cancer for over two decades.
Participants can look forward to a scenic course through the tranquil Kinnakeet Shores neighborhood, whether running, walking, or biking. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with the race kicking off at 9 a.m. The entry fee is just $25 in advance and $30 on race day, while children aged 12 and under can join for $15, and those in strollers race for free! Each registration includes a special HICF 5K T-shirt and awards. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honor Donna's legacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a cause that has positively impacted countless lives—come together for a day of community, remembrance, and celebration!
Participants can look forward to a scenic course through the tranquil Kinnakeet Shores neighborhood, whether running, walking, or biking. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with the race kicking off at 9 a.m. The entry fee is just $25 in advance and $30 on race day, while children aged 12 and under can join for $15, and those in strollers race for free! Each registration includes a special HICF 5K T-shirt and awards. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honor Donna's legacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a cause that has positively impacted countless lives—come together for a day of community, remembrance, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundations 5K race is returning for its 23rd year on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Again, this years event is being held in honor of Donna Peele, a beloved founding member of the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) who lost her own battle with breast cancer on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
The annual race is one of the primary fundraising events for the HICF, which has been instrumental to the local community for more than two decades.
Founded in 2000, the HICF provides assistance to local residents dealing with cancer to help with needs such as travel expenses, prescriptions, and medical supplies, as well as medical bills that are not covered by insurance. Since its inception, the HICF has assisted hundreds of islanders with cancer and their families with grants in excess of $1,000,000.
The cost to join in the 5K is $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the race. Children 12 and under are $15. Children in strollers are free. The price includes this years HICF 5K T-shirt and awards.
The course entails a scenic run, walk, or bike ride through a quiet soundside neighborhood of Kinnakeet Shores in Avon. Folks are encouraged to wear pink in honor of Donna Peele, and to mark Octobers significance as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m.
For more information on the HICF, and to make a donation to one of Hatteras Islands most esteemed non-profit organizations, visit https://www.facebook.com/HICancerFoundation or https://hicf.org/.
Again, this years event is being held in honor of Donna Peele, a beloved founding member of the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) who lost her own battle with breast cancer on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
The annual race is one of the primary fundraising events for the HICF, which has been instrumental to the local community for more than two decades.
Founded in 2000, the HICF provides assistance to local residents dealing with cancer to help with needs such as travel expenses, prescriptions, and medical supplies, as well as medical bills that are not covered by insurance. Since its inception, the HICF has assisted hundreds of islanders with cancer and their families with grants in excess of $1,000,000.
The cost to join in the 5K is $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the race. Children 12 and under are $15. Children in strollers are free. The price includes this years HICF 5K T-shirt and awards.
The course entails a scenic run, walk, or bike ride through a quiet soundside neighborhood of Kinnakeet Shores in Avon. Folks are encouraged to wear pink in honor of Donna Peele, and to mark Octobers significance as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m.
For more information on the HICF, and to make a donation to one of Hatteras Islands most esteemed non-profit organizations, visit https://www.facebook.com/HICancerFoundation or https://hicf.org/.
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Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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41838 North Carolina Hwy 12, Avon, 27915, NC, United States
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