Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

🎨 Event Overview

2025 Craig Brake Memorial Colors 4 Cancer 5k and 1 mile run/walk is a live or virtual color run which benefits the Journey of Hope Cancer Support Fund in New Bern, NC.

• Purpose: Helps patients and families cope with the emotional, physical, and psychological effects of cancer.
• Support: Offers programs such as peer support groups, survivorship program, art therapy, and yoga/exercise.
• Community: Part of a comprehensive cancer resource center in Eastern North Carolina.
• Non-profit: Supports 100% LOCAL people/families.

🏃‍♀️ Race Details

This is a powdered COLOR 5K/1 mile fun run/walk to celebrate the various cancer color campaigns. You can participate in person at our LIVE event on November 1, 2025, or virtually in a 10K or 5K from anywhere at anytime from October 25-November 1.

• Team Registration: We encourage you to register a team to celebrate or honor those who have been touched by cancer.
• Awards: Team spirit award presentation at our LIVE event on November 1st.
• Medals: Given out for the LIVE event only.
• Age Categories: Top 3 finishers for various age ranges and genders.

💲 Registration Fees

• 5K Color Run: $35 per participant, Student rate ages 6-17 is $25.
• 1 Mile Walk: $25 per participant.
• Virtual 10K Color Run: $40 per participant, Student rate ages 6-17 is $25.

T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after October 3rd. T-shirts and color packets will be mailed prior to the race for VIRTUAL participants only, registered by October 13.

📦 Packet Pick Up Information

Pickup will be at the CarolinaEast Foundation office and more information will follow.

Virtual runners may pick up at packet pickup on Nov 1 or choose to have their packets shipped for a $5 fee.

📍 Event Location

Location: 2790 Landscape Dr, New Bern, NC.

For more details, visit the official race page: Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual.