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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount NC
5K
41–59°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
46–60°F
rain
2024
42–58°F
dry
2023
50–64°F
rain
2022
26–52°F
dry
2021
37–62°F
dry
2020
46–67°F
dry
2019
35–55°F
dry
2018
34–54°F
dry
2017
34–63°F
dry
2016
35–51°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
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 Foundation’s Cancer Fund.
Foundation Mission
The Foundation works to fill gaps in health care and community outreach through programs that are not part of the hospital’s 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.
Event Schedule
- Check-in: 7:00am EST
- 1K Fun Run Start: 8:00am
- 5K Start: 8:30am
- Awards: Individual awards for multiple age ranges
Participant Perks
Participants will receive 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.
Course Highlights
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 Mount’s historic landmarks & parks along with receiving keepsake giveaways as a participant!
Philanthropic Impact
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.
Registration Fees
- $25: Early Registration fee through November 7th
- $30: November 8th - November 20th
- $40: Registration fee the day of the race
- Team Discount: Teams of 4 or more members will receive $5.00 off the registration fee!
Categories
Categories include 5K and 1K Fun Run (Children 7 & under free. Ages 8 - 13, 50% off when accompanied by an adult).
Participant Gifts
All 5K Participants will receive a Carolina Strive drawstring bag, Carolina Strive hand towel, and one size fits all wristband.
T-Shirts
Event shirts can be purchased for $20 and must be pre-ordered by November 4, 2026.
More Information
For further details, please visit the race registration page.
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