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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
201 Bengal Blvd, Fuquay Varina NC
5K
44–62°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
38–63°F
dry
2024
42–54°F
rain
2023
46–65°F
dry
2022
36–50°F
dry
2021
36–56°F
dry
2020
50–64°F
dry
2019
24–43°F
dry
2018
41–47°F
rain
2017
43–54°F
dry
2016
44–55°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
This is a race put on by the Hiester Cares Foundation. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In the past 4 years we have had over 700 runners and raised over $350,000!
Course Details
- Location: The 5K course is entirely on the campus of Fuquay Varina High School.
- Surface: Mostly on broad sidewalks.
- Certification: The course is USATF certified.
Participant Benefits
- Race Shirt: Participants will receive a race t-shirt.
- Swag Bag: Every participant will get a swag bag.
Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 3 Overall Men and Women.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Men and Women in the following age groups: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-11-14
- Address: 201 Bengal Blvd, Fuquay Varina, NC
- Registration: Sign up here.
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