Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k

Perseverance: The V Foundation 5K is an inaugural walk/run on Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, during Homecoming Weekend. The event offers a 5K Run and a Kids Run, inviting students, alumni, faculty, and community members to run or walk for a purpose. Proceeds support the V Foundation for Cancer Research and honor Jimmy Valvano’s legacy as a symbol of perseverance.

Organizers aim to raise $5,000 to combat cancer and build a lasting campus tradition rooted in service and unity. Special guest Brother Tony Knox will speak on perseverance and prostate cancer awareness through PHEN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.