The Lung Run
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Cary, North Carolina
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for The Lung Run on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Cary, North Carolina, where community spirit and the fight against cystic fibrosis come together in a vibrant celebration of health and endurance. This inspiring event invites runners, walkers, and supporters to participate in a meaningful journey that raises awareness and support for adults living with cystic fibrosis. The main event will take place at the scenic Wake Med Soccer Park, with participants encouraged to arrive anytime between 9 AM and 12 PM. You'll have the chance to earn awesome rewards for completing bonus laps, including a custom shirt, patch, socks, and hat!
In addition to the flagship event in North Carolina, The Lung Run also features satellite locations in Detroit and Illinois, providing opportunities for even more participants to join in. The Detroit event kicks off at 9 AM with a group run through the historic Eastern Market, complete with a fun competition for the top runners. For those who prefer to participate from home, the Virtual Lung Run offers flexibility in distance and timing, allowing you to support the cause wherever you are. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a movement that champions resilience, community, and a future without limits for those affected by cystic fibrosis!
In addition to the flagship event in North Carolina, The Lung Run also features satellite locations in Detroit and Illinois, providing opportunities for even more participants to join in. The Detroit event kicks off at 9 AM with a group run through the historic Eastern Market, complete with a fun competition for the top runners. For those who prefer to participate from home, the Virtual Lung Run offers flexibility in distance and timing, allowing you to support the cause wherever you are. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a movement that champions resilience, community, and a future without limits for those affected by cystic fibrosis!
Organiser's Description
NORTH CAROLINA - MAIN EVENT
The Lung Run is more than a run its a movement to a brighter future and way for you to get out and get active with family and friends. This endurance event brings together runners, walkers, and supporters to raise awareness for adults living with cystic fibrosis. Every mile reflects the grit it takes to breathe through life with CF and every step pushes forward the fight for better care, family-building support, and a life without limits. The main hub for The Lung Run will be in Cary, North Carolina, with separate 'satellite' locations in Detroit and Illinois.
FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA FLAGSHIP EVENT, PARTICIPANTS GET REWARDED WITH SWAG FOR THE MORE BONUS LAPS THEY COMPLETE AND CAN SHOW UP ANY TIME BETWEEN 9AM AND 12PM ON DECEMBER 14TH.
* REGISTER AND GET A FREE SHIRT
* COMPLETE 1 BONUS LAPS (5K+) FOR A CUSTOM PATCH
* COMPLETE 3 BONUS LAPS AND RECEIVE A CUSTOM PAIR OF SOCKS
* COMPLETE 5 BONUS LAPS AND RECEIVE A CUSTOM HAT
The North Carolina Flagship event course is setup around Wake Med Soccer Park with the start and finish leaving from Fenton in Cary. The 'satellite' locations are based in the city listed, with more details below. Whether youre looking to get a solid run in or showing up in solidarity, your effort fuels real change. Join us for a day of community, resilience, and the long run toward a future where no one with CF is left behind.
DETROIT - GROUP RUN EVENT
The Lung Run - Detroit will be led by the Rock CF Foundation team in partnership with RUNdetroit. RUNNERS WILL PARTAKE IN A GROUP RUN BEGINNING AT 9AM ON DECEMBER 14TH through the sights and sounds of historic Eastern Market.
As an optional challenge, participants have the chance to join in on the "SEGMENT STRIKE" two Strava segments will be marked on course, creating a competition where the top individuals on the day's leaderboard will receive an extra prize for their efforts. THIS GROUP RUN IS FREE TO ATTEND AND THE TEAM WILL HAVE THE LUNG RUN MERCHANDISE ON-SITE FOR PURCHASE. Details will be emailed out to registrants with additional information regarding starting locations and maps closer to event date!
STARTING LOCATION: 9:00AM @ RUNDETROIT - 1948 Division St., Suite 105, Detroit, MI 48207
VIRTUAL LUNG RUN
The Virtual Lung Run is a chance to join us from wherever you are with the flexibility of distance and time of start! Your support reflects the importance of The Lung Run's mission whether you choose to do a jog at the park, run for a personal best, or a walk from home. All participants of the Virtual Lung Run will receive a commemorative shirt and sticker. _Price reflects the inclusion of shipping._
The Lung Run is more than a run its a movement to a brighter future and way for you to get out and get active with family and friends. This endurance event brings together runners, walkers, and supporters to raise awareness for adults living with cystic fibrosis. Every mile reflects the grit it takes to breathe through life with CF and every step pushes forward the fight for better care, family-building support, and a life without limits. The main hub for The Lung Run will be in Cary, North Carolina, with separate 'satellite' locations in Detroit and Illinois.
FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA FLAGSHIP EVENT, PARTICIPANTS GET REWARDED WITH SWAG FOR THE MORE BONUS LAPS THEY COMPLETE AND CAN SHOW UP ANY TIME BETWEEN 9AM AND 12PM ON DECEMBER 14TH.
* REGISTER AND GET A FREE SHIRT
* COMPLETE 1 BONUS LAPS (5K+) FOR A CUSTOM PATCH
* COMPLETE 3 BONUS LAPS AND RECEIVE A CUSTOM PAIR OF SOCKS
* COMPLETE 5 BONUS LAPS AND RECEIVE A CUSTOM HAT
The North Carolina Flagship event course is setup around Wake Med Soccer Park with the start and finish leaving from Fenton in Cary. The 'satellite' locations are based in the city listed, with more details below. Whether youre looking to get a solid run in or showing up in solidarity, your effort fuels real change. Join us for a day of community, resilience, and the long run toward a future where no one with CF is left behind.
DETROIT - GROUP RUN EVENT
The Lung Run - Detroit will be led by the Rock CF Foundation team in partnership with RUNdetroit. RUNNERS WILL PARTAKE IN A GROUP RUN BEGINNING AT 9AM ON DECEMBER 14TH through the sights and sounds of historic Eastern Market.
As an optional challenge, participants have the chance to join in on the "SEGMENT STRIKE" two Strava segments will be marked on course, creating a competition where the top individuals on the day's leaderboard will receive an extra prize for their efforts. THIS GROUP RUN IS FREE TO ATTEND AND THE TEAM WILL HAVE THE LUNG RUN MERCHANDISE ON-SITE FOR PURCHASE. Details will be emailed out to registrants with additional information regarding starting locations and maps closer to event date!
STARTING LOCATION: 9:00AM @ RUNDETROIT - 1948 Division St., Suite 105, Detroit, MI 48207
VIRTUAL LUNG RUN
The Virtual Lung Run is a chance to join us from wherever you are with the flexibility of distance and time of start! Your support reflects the importance of The Lung Run's mission whether you choose to do a jog at the park, run for a personal best, or a walk from home. All participants of the Virtual Lung Run will receive a commemorative shirt and sticker. _Price reflects the inclusion of shipping._
Races
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The Lung Run - North Carolina
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
This run is meant to get people out and reward them for completing laps around Wake Med Soccer Park. Nemanja and Lewis, two men pushing their limits to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis, will be completing a four-day marathon, with the final day being ran at the Park. Join alongside them and others to get as many laps as you can handle in! -
The Lung Run - Detroit Group Run
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
The Lung Run - Detroit will be led by the Rock CF Foundation team in partnership with RUNdetroit. Runners will partake in a group run beginning at 9AM on December 14th through the sights and sounds of historic Eastern Market. As an optional challenge, participants have the chance to join in on the "Segment Strike", as two Strava segments will be marked on course, creating a competition where the top individuals on the day's leaderboard will receive an extra prize for their efforts. This group run is free to attend and the team will have The Lung Run merchandise on-site for purchase. Details will be emailed out to registrants with additional information regarding starting locations and maps closer to event date! Starting Location: 9:00AM @ RUNdetroit - 1948 Division St., Suite 105, Detroit, MI 48207 -
The Virtual Lung Run (Includes Shipping)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
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201 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary, 27511, NC, United States
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