Cures for the Colors Color Run 5K (Timed)
Saturday, 14 September 2024· 09:00· Goldsboro, NC, 27534, US
About this race
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
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Cures for the Colors Color Run 5K (Timed) returns to Goldsboro, NC on September 14, 2024, for its latest iteration. While specific historical details about this particular event's founding are not provided, it is established as a timed 5K race with a focus on vibrant fun. Participants can anticipate a lively atmosphere where they will be showered with colorful powder at various stations along the 5K course. This event is designed to be a celebration of health, happiness, and community, all while supporting a good cause. The race will take place within the 27534 zip code of Goldsboro, NC, with the terrain expected to be a typical paved or mixed-surface road course suitable for a 5K. Runners should prepare for warm September weather, potentially with moderate humidity. Beyond the signature color stations, the "timed" aspect indicates that participants who wish to track their performance will have their times officially recorded. This event promises a blend of energetic fun and a competitive opportunity for runners of all levels.
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