Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A colorful run or walk supporting local cancer patients and families through the Journey of Hope Cancer Support Fund.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
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Competitive
Quirky
Festive
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- Beginner Friendly
- College & Campus
Beginner Friendly
College & CampusJoin the Craig Brake Memorial Colors 4 Cancer event, a vibrant 5K or 1-mile run/walk, or a virtual 10K/5K. This color run celebrates cancer awareness campaigns while directly benefiting the Journey of Hope Cancer Support Fund in New Bern, NC. Your participation helps provide vital emotional, physical, and psychological support programs for local cancer patients and their families, ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey. Register a team to honor those touched by cancer.
What to expect
- Enjoy a powdered color 5K or 1-mile fun run/walk, or choose a virtual 10K/5K.
- Support local cancer patients and families through the Journey of Hope Fund.
- Live 5K participants can compete for awards across age groups.
Standout details
- Powdered color run experience
- Benefits local cancer support fund
- Live 5K/1M or virtual 10K/5K options
- Awards for top 3 live 5K finishers
Distances & registration
5 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
1 Mile
2 options · closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 9d 10h 42m leftVirtual 1-Mile
Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $28.00
Fun Run
Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $28.00
5K
2 options · closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 9d 10h 42m leftVirtual 5K
Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $38.70
General entry
Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $38.70
10K
1 option · closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6mo 9d 10h 42m leftVirtual 10K
Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST · From $44.05
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
2026 Craig Brake Memorial Colors 4 Cancer 5k and 1 mile run/walk is a live or virtual color run which benefits the Journey of Hope Cancer Support Fund in New Bern, NC. Journey of Hope helps patients and families cope with the emotional, physical, and psychological effects of cancer by offering programs such as peer support groups, survivorship program, art therapy, yoga/exercise, and other various programs. We are part of a comprehensive cancer resource center in Eastern North Carolina for people with cancer and their caregivers, to let them know they are not alone and we are here to support them in all aspects of this journey. We are a non for profit organization that supports 100% LOCAL people/families. We are a proud part of the CarolinaEast Foundation.
This is a powdered COLOR 5K/1 mile fun run/walk to celebrate the various cancer color campaigns. You can participate in person at our LIVE event on November 7, 2026, or virtually in a 10K or 5K from anywhere at any time from October 31-November 7. You can participate or volunteer for this event. We encourage you to register a team if able to celebrate or honor those who you know have been touched by cancer.
We will have new awards coming this year! Stay tuned for more information.
Medals will be given out for the LIVE event only, as terrain and courses will vary too greatly for the virtual event. The top 3 finishers for the age ranges and genders are as follows for each event:
5K: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and above If you plan to have a child in a stroller, please be mindful to not register them for the timed 5K event. Some kids work really hard toward a goal to walk/run the 5K in its entirety! If you have any questions on this, please contact the Race Director.
Fees
Registration fee for the 5K color run is $35 per participant. Student rate ages 6-17 is $25.
Registration fee for the 1 mile walk is $25 per participant.
Registration fee for the Virtual 10K color run is $40 per participant. Student rate ages 6-17 is $25.
***T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after October 3rd.
*T-shirts and color packets will be mailed prior to the race for VIRTUAL participants only, registered by October 20th.
Packet Pick Up Information
Pickup will be at the CarolinaEast Foundation office, 2007 Neuse Blvd B on THURSDAY, November 5th 3:00pm-7:00pm.
Virtual runners may pick up at packet pickup on Nov 5th or choose to have their packets shipped for a $7 fee.