HICF Donna Peele Memorial 5k Race

Saturday, October 11 – Friday, October 17, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Avon, North Carolina

$28.00 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the HICF Donna Peele Memorial 5k Race on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the beautiful location of Avon, Dare. This uplifting event honors the memory of Donna Peele, a beloved friend and former board member who bravely fought cancer until her passing on October 14, 2023. The race is a wonderful opportunity to support the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to cancer patients and their families on Hatteras Island.

Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in the fun, whether you're a runner, walker, biker, or pushing a stroller! Registration is just $25 if you preregister, or $30 on race day, with kids 12 and under participating for only $15. Kids in strollers can join for free! This timed event promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and support for a great cause. Lace up your shoes and come out to make a difference while celebrating the legacy of Donna Peele!

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HICF Donna Peele Memorial 5k Race

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 (9:00 AM EDT)

$28.00

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HICF Donna Peele Memorial Virtual 5k
Virtual

Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

This is replacing the in-person event scheduled for October 11th due to weather.

Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 (9:00 AM EDT)

$28.00

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Organiser's description

The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, supports cancer patients and their families living on Hatteras Island. Founded in December 2000, the groups primary goal is to raise funds to offer financial support for patients, helping them pay for medical costs not reimbursed by insurance and travel expenses for themselves and their caregivers to medical centers for cancer treatment.

This year, we are running in honor of our dear friend and former board member Donna Peele, who lost her battle with cancer on Oct. 14, 2023

The cost for the 5k is $25 for preregistration and $30 the day of the race. Kids 12 and under are $15. Kids in strollers are free. RUNNERS, WALKERS, BIKERS, AND STROLLERS ARE ALL WELCOME. This is a timed event, so walkers, and strollers are asked to start at the back of the pack.

Thank you for your support and participation.