RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Price $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join the community for the RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in beautiful Rocky Mount, Nash. This exciting city-wide race aims to raise funds for cancer research and treatment, ensuring that support remains local through the UNC Health Nash Foundations Cancer Fund. Your participation will directly benefit patients in need of medication, transportation, and nutritional supplements, making this a meaningful event for all.
Start your day with check-in at 7:00 AM EST, followed by a 1K Fun Run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race kicking off at 8:30 AM. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join, with awards for various age categories and fun keepsakes like Carolina Strive drawstring swag bags, hand towels, and commemorative wristbands. This race not only provides a chance to train for upcoming marathon qualifiers but also offers a wonderful opportunity for family fun and community engagement. Don’t miss out on this chance to RISE UP! and make a difference in the fight against cancer while enjoying the scenic views of Rocky Mount’s historic landmarks and parks. Register early to secure your spot and take advantage of reduced fees!
Start your day with check-in at 7:00 AM EST, followed by a 1K Fun Run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race kicking off at 8:30 AM. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join, with awards for various age categories and fun keepsakes like Carolina Strive drawstring swag bags, hand towels, and commemorative wristbands. This race not only provides a chance to train for upcoming marathon qualifiers but also offers a wonderful opportunity for family fun and community engagement. Don’t miss out on this chance to RISE UP! and make a difference in the fight against cancer while enjoying the scenic views of Rocky Mount’s historic landmarks and parks. Register early to secure your spot and take advantage of reduced fees!
Organiser's Description
The Carolina Strive RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K will be a city-wide race to raise funds for area cancer research/treatment. Funds will stay local to support patients through UNC Health Nash Foundations Cancer Fund. The Foundation works to fill gaps in health care and community outreach through programs that are not part of the hospitals regular operating budget or when additional support is needed. Proceeds from this event will go specifically to help cancer patients with things like medication, transportation, and nutritional supplements.
The event check-in starts at 7:00am EST with a 1K Fun Run start at 8:00am followed by the 5K at 8:30am. There will be individual awards (multiple age ranges), Carolina Strive drawstring swag bags, Carolina Strive hand towels, and one size fits all wristbands to commemorate our annual event. All participants will receive their personal time and a certificate.
An awesome opportunity for family fun and to train for upcoming marathon qualifiers while joining the fight against cancer! Enjoy our scenic course highlighting the City of Rocky Mounts historic landmarks & parks along with receiving keepsake giveaways as a participant!
This philanthropic event will aid our mission in developing area youth into well-rounded citizens and serve as a corporate team building outing. Let's all RISE UP! and Run Over Cancer together! We are a 501-C3 non-profit organization, therefore all donations are 100% tax deductible.
$25 Early Registration fee (Through October 24th)
$30 (October 25th - November 7th)
$40 Registration fee the day of the event.
Categories: 5K, 1K Fun Run (Children 7 & under free. Ages 8 - 13, 50% off when accompanied by an adult.)
All 5K Participants will receive a Carolina Strive drawstring bag, Carolina Strive hand towel, and one size fits all wristband.
Event shirts can be purchased for $20 and must be pre-ordered by October 22nd, 2025.
The event check-in starts at 7:00am EST with a 1K Fun Run start at 8:00am followed by the 5K at 8:30am. There will be individual awards (multiple age ranges), Carolina Strive drawstring swag bags, Carolina Strive hand towels, and one size fits all wristbands to commemorate our annual event. All participants will receive their personal time and a certificate.
An awesome opportunity for family fun and to train for upcoming marathon qualifiers while joining the fight against cancer! Enjoy our scenic course highlighting the City of Rocky Mounts historic landmarks & parks along with receiving keepsake giveaways as a participant!
This philanthropic event will aid our mission in developing area youth into well-rounded citizens and serve as a corporate team building outing. Let's all RISE UP! and Run Over Cancer together! We are a 501-C3 non-profit organization, therefore all donations are 100% tax deductible.
$25 Early Registration fee (Through October 24th)
$30 (October 25th - November 7th)
$40 Registration fee the day of the event.
Categories: 5K, 1K Fun Run (Children 7 & under free. Ages 8 - 13, 50% off when accompanied by an adult.)
All 5K Participants will receive a Carolina Strive drawstring bag, Carolina Strive hand towel, and one size fits all wristband.
Event shirts can be purchased for $20 and must be pre-ordered by October 22nd, 2025.
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