RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K

🏃‍♂️ 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. 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 across multiple age ranges

🎁 Participant Perks

• Swag Bags: Carolina Strive drawstring bags
• Hand Towels: Carolina Strive hand towels
• Wristbands: One size fits all to commemorate the event
• Certificates: All participants will receive their personal time and a certificate

🏅 Family Fun

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 Nash Community College Campus along with receiving keepsake giveaways as a participant!

🌟 Philanthropy and Community

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

• Early Registration: $25 (Through October 24th)
• Standard Registration: $30 (October 25th - November 7th)
• Day-of Registration: $40
• Categories: 5K, 1K Fun Run (Children 7 & under free. Ages 8 - 13, 50% off when accompanied by an adult)

👕 Event Merchandise

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.

📍 Location

The event will take place at 522 N. Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount, NC.

🔗 More Information

For additional details and to register, please visit this link.