Cures for the Colors Color Run

Every step, a move of hope! Cures for the Colors Color Run supporting those battling cancer. 

The 2024 Cures for the Colors Color Run will be held on September 14, 2024. This year there will be a timed and untimed 5K option, as well as an untimed 1-mile fun run and a virtual event option for people that can't make it the day of the race. The 1- mile fun run starts at 8:30am and the 5K starts at 9:00am. There will be a new race route for the fun run. Registration will open the morning of the race at 7:45am. 

5K registration costs $30 until 9/13 then $35 on race day; participants 18 & under costs $25. 1-Mile fun run registration is $20 until 9/13 then $25 on race day. Virtual 5K registration is $25.

To guarantee a t-shirt, you must register by 8/21/24. 

All proceeds will be used to give people battling cancer in Eastern North Carolina a little extra help today while they fight for their tomorrow.

The top 3 female finishers, the top 3 male finishers, and the top 3 finishers under 18 will receive a race metal. The awards ceremony will be held after all participants have completed the race.   

Virtual participants will run at a course of your choosing, including on a treadmill. Virtual participants can run (or walk) anytime anywhere on September 7-14, 2024.The virtual run will not be officially timed, but by using the RaceJoy app, you can receive a GPS-based time which will automatically submit your time for you. There will be an online leaderboard showing everyone's times. Virtual participates will receive a certificate and event t-shirt. 

Southeastern Cancer Care, Cures for the Colors, is a non-profit organization assisting people battling cancer with basic living essentials.  Visit https://southeasterncancercare.org to learn more about how your registration will help patients in need. 

Questions? Call (919) 587-9056