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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Event summary

Join us for the 23rd annual Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5K on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the charming community of Avon, Dare. This uplifting event honors the memory of Donna Peele, a cherished founding member of the HICF who bravely fought against breast cancer. The 5K race is not just a run; it’s a celebration of community spirit and support for those affected by cancer.

Participants can register for just $25 in advance or $30 on race day, with special rates for children under 12. This untimed race features a picturesque course through the tranquil Kinnakeet Shores neighborhood, inviting runners, walkers, and cyclists alike to join in. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to pay tribute to Donna’s legacy. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with the race kicking off at 9 a.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!

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 medals. This is an untimed race.

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 & T-Shirt

    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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