Can I participate virtually?

Yes, you can participate in a virtual 5K or 10K from anywhere between October 31 and November 7, 2026.

Are strollers allowed in the 5K?

The organizers ask that you do not register children in strollers for the timed 5K event to respect those working hard to complete the distance on their own.

Are t-shirts guaranteed?

T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations made after October 3rd.

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Saturday, October 31, 2026New Bern, NC1 Miles – 10K

The Craig Brake Memorial Colors 4 Cancer event is a vibrant, community-focused celebration held in New Bern, NC, to support the Journey of Hope Cancer Support Fund. Participants can choose between a live 5K or 1-mile fun run, both featuring powdered color stations to honor various cancer awareness campaigns. This event serves as a vital fundraiser for the CarolinaEast Foundation, providing essential emotional and physical support programs for local cancer patients and their families. Whether you are running in person or participating virtually, you are joining a compassionate community dedicated to ensuring no one faces their cancer journey alone. Teams are highly encouraged to register to celebrate or honor loved ones touched by the disease. With age-group awards for the live 5K and a festive atmosphere, it is a meaningful way to make a difference in Eastern North Carolina.