RISE UP! Run Over Cancer
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Event details
The Carolina Strive RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Rocky Mount Sports Complex, 600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The event includes two distances:
- 5K
- 1K Fun Run
The race is a city-wide fundraiser. Proceeds will stay local to support patients through the UNC Health Nash Foundation’s Cancer Fund. Funds are designated to help cancer patients with needs such as medication, transportation, and nutritional supplements.
Registration and participant information
Registration fees are tiered: $25 through October 24, $30 from October 25 to November 7, and $40 on race day. Children 7 and under are free; ages 8-13 are eligible for a reduced fee when accompanied by an adult. Event shirts are available for purchase for $20 if pre-ordered by October 22, 2025.
All participants receive a Carolina Strive drawstring bag, a Carolina Strive hand towel, and a one-size-fits-all wristband. Participants will receive an individual time and a certificate. The event includes individual awards across multiple age ranges and is timed by Run The East, LLC. Organizers state the event supports local charitable and youth-development goals and is run by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; donations are tax deductible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.