Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k
- Date Fri 31st October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $6.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a meaningful cause at the inaugural Perseverance: The V Foundation 5K on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Raleigh, Wake. This exciting event takes place on the beautiful Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University during Homecoming Weekend, celebrating the spirit of resilience and pride that defines NC State. Participants can choose to walk or run in support of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, with a goal to raise $5,000 to aid in the fight against cancer.
Join students, alumni, faculty, and community members for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. The event will feature a special guest speaker, Brother Tony Knox, a champion for men’s health and cancer awareness, who will inspire attendees with his powerful message about perseverance and advocacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while building a lasting campus tradition rooted in service, legacy, and unity. Come out and be part of a movement that honors the legacy of Jimmy Valvano, embodying the spirit of victory through perseverance!
Join students, alumni, faculty, and community members for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. The event will feature a special guest speaker, Brother Tony Knox, a champion for men’s health and cancer awareness, who will inspire attendees with his powerful message about perseverance and advocacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while building a lasting campus tradition rooted in service, legacy, and unity. Come out and be part of a movement that honors the legacy of Jimmy Valvano, embodying the spirit of victory through perseverance!
Organiser's Description
Step by Step. Mile by Mile. Victory Through Perseverance.
Join us this Homecoming Weekend for the inaugural Perseverance: The V Foundation 5K, a walk/run hosted on Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University. This event honors the legacy of Jimmy Valvano, a symbol of strength, resilience, and NC State pride, and supports the life-saving work of the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Whether you're a student, alumni, faculty, or community member, this is your chance to run (or walk) for a purpose. Together, our goal is to raise $5,000 toward the fight against cancer while building a lasting campus tradition rooted in service, legacy, and unity.
Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Brother Tony Knox, Past Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
A champion for men's health and cancer awareness, Brother Knox will share a powerful message about perseverance, advocacy, and community action. His presence will also help amplify the mission of PHEN (Prostate Health Education Network), an organization focused on prostate health and free cancer screenings in the Black community.
Join us this Homecoming Weekend for the inaugural Perseverance: The V Foundation 5K, a walk/run hosted on Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University. This event honors the legacy of Jimmy Valvano, a symbol of strength, resilience, and NC State pride, and supports the life-saving work of the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Whether you're a student, alumni, faculty, or community member, this is your chance to run (or walk) for a purpose. Together, our goal is to raise $5,000 toward the fight against cancer while building a lasting campus tradition rooted in service, legacy, and unity.
Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Brother Tony Knox, Past Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
A champion for men's health and cancer awareness, Brother Knox will share a powerful message about perseverance, advocacy, and community action. His presence will also help amplify the mission of PHEN (Prostate Health Education Network), an organization focused on prostate health and free cancer screenings in the Black community.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Fri 31st October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$6.30
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Kids Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Fri 31st October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$6.30
Little legs, big hearts! The Kids 1K Dash lets runners 12 and under join the action with a fun, fast-paced loop that celebrates perseverance at every age. Bring the whole family and let the next generation run for a cause too!
Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k
