Run for Your Life 5K

Event Overview

Join us for the 14th Annual Run For Your Life 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in historic Downtown Tarboro! Lace up your running shoes—or walking shoes!—for a morning full of community spirit, celebration, and purpose.

About the Cause

This event is the signature fundraiser for the Edgecombe Cancer Support Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to Edgecombe County residents undergoing cancer treatment.

• Need for Support: Many assume that cancer patients’ needs are fully covered, but this is not the reality.
• Financial Challenges: Rising treatment costs, insurance gaps, and day-to-day living expenses leave many struggling.
• Community Impact: 100% of race proceeds go directly to local people with cancer.
• Volunteer Administration: Fund distribution is managed by passionate volunteers to ease the burden on our neighbors.

Your Impact

Every step you take helps someone in our county fight their battle with cancer. Whether you're running for a loved one, walking for hope, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference.

• Community Togetherness: Let’s come together, have fun, and support our fighters.
• No One Should Face Cancer Alone: Your participation shows solidarity with those affected.

Key Dates

• Sponsor Deadline: 9/30/2026
• T-Shirt Size Guarantee: 9/30/2026
• In Memory/Honor Sign Purchase Deadline: 9/30/26 through ECSF Website
• Online Registration Closure: October 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Cost increases by $5 after online registration closes.)
• In-Person Registration: 10/30 or 10/31 at packet pickup site, TBC ($5 cost increase | cash, card, check)

Packet Pickup

• Friday (10/30/26): 5-8 PM at Tarboro Brewing Company (526 N Main Street, Tarboro, NC)
• Saturday (10/31/26): 7:00-8:30 AM at Tarboro Brewing Company (526 N Main Street, Tarboro, NC)

Race Awards

• Top 3 Overall: Male/Female
• Top 2 in Age Categories: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

Charity Concert

Join us Friday, October 30, from 6–9 PM at TBC for a high-energy evening in support of the Edgecombe Cancer Support Foundation. We’ll have music and a raffle to keep things exciting! TBC will be pouring drinks and a local food truck will be on site.

• Bring Friends: Gather your community for an evening of fun.
• Donations Welcome: Your contributions are appreciated to support the cause.

Final Note

All proceeds from the Run For Your Life events support the Edgecombe Cancer Support Foundation and, ultimately, Edgecombe County residents fighting cancer!!